Plant-based diets are linked to reduced risk of stroke, finds a new study published in the journal Annals of Neurology and published online ahead of print by the National Institute of Health. The comprehensive study was conducted by researchers at the University of Vermont, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the University of Texas Health Science …
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Nov 12
Report: Plant-based Seafood Market to Grow from $42 Million in 2021 to $1.3 Billion by 2031
A new report predicts that the vegan seafood market will grow from its modest value in 2021 to become a billion dollar market by 2031. The Plant-based Seafood Market Report was conducted and released by Allied Market Research. It found that the global plant-based seafood industry generated $42.1 million in 2021, and is anticipated to generate $1.3 …
Nov 11
Study: Plant-Based Diet Has “More Favorable Nutrient Composition for Cardiovascular Health” Than Omnivore Diet
A study published in the recent issue of the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients “concluded that a plant-based diet had a more favorable nutrient composition for cardiovascular health than the omnivorous dietary pattern of the control group.” In addition to being published in the journal Nutrients, the study was epublished by the National Institute of Health. It …
Nov 09
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Harmful Advanced Glycation End-Products, Says New Study
According to a new study published by the journal Obesity Science & Practice, a plant-based diet reduces inflammatory dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) AGEs are compounds that form in the bloodstream when protein or fat combine with sugar. The decrease in AGEs was found to be associated with weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity. “Evidence …
Nov 07
Study: Plant-Based Diets May Help Prevent Coronary Heart Disease
A new study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science has found that a plant-based diet is “inversely related to the incidence of heart failure risk”, and “eating a plant-based diet starting in adolescence is linked to a decreased risk of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) by middle age.” Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of …
Oct 25
Kraft Heinz Co. Announces Launch of Vegan Cheese Slices
Kraft Heinz Co. has announced a partnership with NotCo that will see them launch vegan cheese slices in select markets next month. Kraft Heinz Co. and Jeff Bezo-backed NotCo have announced that starting next month in 30 supermarkets in the Cleveland, Ohio the pair will launch vegan “Not Cheese”. The slices will come in three …
Oct 24
Beyond Meat Announces Nationwide Launch of Beyond Steak
Beyond Meat today announced the nationwide launch of Beyond Steak, “a new innovation designed to deliver the juicy, tender and delicious bite of seared steak tips with the added nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based meat.” Beyond Steak is launching at Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as at select Albertsons and Ahold divisions …
Oct 23
Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets “Significantly Increase Sperm Density and Motility”
Plant-based diets can “significantly increase sperm density and motility in men”, and is “related to a lower risk of sperm volume deficiency”, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Fertility and Sterility. “Infertility is a major clinical problem that affects people psychologically and medically”, states the study’s abstract. “For the …