Oct 21
A new study “indicates the health-promoting properties of plant diets, by influencing circulating leptin.” The study was published in Acta Biochimica Polonica, which is the Journal of the Polish Biochemical Society and of the Committee of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences. “Much research has shown how important role leptin – a hormone secreted …
Oct 21
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, now has two concession stands operated by Impossible Foods. In sections 11 and 12 of the arena guests will find two separate Impossible concession stands, offering up items such as Impossible Burgers, Impossible Chicken Nuggets, Impossible Korean BBQ Beef Bowls …
Oct 20
Starting November 1st All Nippon Airways will introduce new vegan and vegetarian offerings on international flights departing Japan. The new menus have been created by award-winning chef Hideki Takayama, who is a member of the airline’s The Connoisseurs program, in collaboration with ANA chefs. The meals will be available to all passengers, regardless of cabin, …
Oct 20
Vegetarians and vegans appear to have better left ventricular relaxation and fewer diastolic abnormalities than others, finds a new study. Published by the British Journal of Nutrition, the study was conducted by researchers at the Loma Linda University Medical Center and School of Public Health, and the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. The …
Oct 19
The Los Angeles City Council has voted unanimously to adopt the Plant Based Treaty. “The adoption of a Plant Based Treaty as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement will put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis”, states the official website for the Plant Based Treaty. “The Treaty aims to halt the …
Oct 18
Switching to a low-oil plant-based diet that consists of daily soybeans “significantly reduced the frequency and severity of postmenopausal hot flashes and associated symptoms”, finds a new study published in the journal Menopause. “Postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms disrupt quality of life”, states the abstract of the study. “This study tested the effects of a dietary intervention …
Oct 17
Founded in 2021 by a team of 3D printing, chemistry, and bioengineering PhDs, a company in Israel has created a 3D printed vegan salmon that looks and taste just like the real thing. “We are foodie scientists on a mission to create boneless fish whole-cuts made entirely out of plants”, says the company’s website. “At …
Oct 17
Wicked Kitchen has announced its foray into serving sports teams and fans in the U.S. with its first plant-based concession stand. The 100% plant-based concession stand is debuting at the Target Center in partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves in its home court of Minneapolis. “Aligning with a mutual desire to provide plant-based options for fans, …
