Aug 22
According to a new study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research, a plant-based diet may help prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease, which kills over 650,000 people annually in the U.S. alone. “This review aims at summarizing updated evidence on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk associated with consumption of specific food items to substantiate dietary strategies …
Aug 21
According to a new study there is no difference in “processing speed, executive function, or memory/language abilities” between vegetarians and non-vegetarians, and “vegetarians was associated with better memory/language abilities”. The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics and was epublished by the National Institute of Health. “We explored effects on cognitive function …
Aug 19
Chipotle, which is already one of the more vegan-friendly fast-food chains across the U.S., is about to become even more appealing for some vegans. The company has announced that they are launching Plant-Based Chorizo at around 100 locations, with plans to expand it nationwide if the reception is positive enough. These initial locations are located …
Aug 18
Beyond Meat, known for their growingly popular Beyond Burger and Beyond Sausages (and more recently Beyond Chicken), has filed over 100 trademarks for various products and terms, giving an insight into what the public traded company plans to focus on in the coming years. In total Beyond Meat filed 108 patents with the United States …
Aug 14
Miyoko’s Kitchen, growingly famous for their plethora of vegan butters and cheeses, has won a landmark victory in United States District Court. The victory stems from a lawsuit filed by the company against the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which served Miyoko’s Kitchen with a temporary injunction preventing them from labeling their product as …
Aug 13
It’s taken longer than some of us woulda liked, but for the first time Trader Joe’s now has an entirely vegan pizza located in their frozen aisle. The new Vegan Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza comes topped with vegan pepperoni, Italian sausage crumbles, and chorizo, as well as (of course) vegan mozzarella shreds and pizza sauce. …
Aug 11
Impossible Foods has announced that their raved-about Impossible Sausage – which is meant to mimic the flavor and texture of pork sausage – is coming to around 13,000 grocery stores across the United States in the coming weeks. Impossible Sausage will eventually be located at essentially all of the locations that currently carry Impossible Burger, …
Aug 10
Famous chef Gordon Ramsay – known for his plethora of TV shows including Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares – has released an easy-to-make vegan crispy bacon recipe. This may come as a surprise to many, given Ramsay’s anti-vegan past comments. But clearly, he’s coming around to the light side! In the video, Ramsay whisks together …
Aug 01
According to a new peer-reviewed study a “dietary pattern characterized by healthy plant-based foods was associated with lower risk and severity of COVID-19.” According to the study, “Poor metabolic health and certain lifestyle factors have been associated with risk and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but data for diet are lacking.” With this in …
Jul 30
Pizza Hut has officially added Beyond Meat toppings to their permanent menu at its more than 400 Delivery Hut locations across the United Kingdom. These options include Beyond Italian Style Sausage and Beyond Beef Crumbles, which can be added to any pizza you order. They will also be offered on specific pizzas, the Beyond Italian …
Jul 30
The Berkeley, California City Council has voted to require jails and other public buildings (including senior centers) to offer vegan meals. Furthermore, the council has required the city manager to issue a report by next year regarding the feasibility of offering only plant-based meals. “This is something we all agree on,” says Almira Tanner, organizer …
Jul 19
Long John Silver’s, America’s largest seafood chain with over 700 locations, has announced the launch of their new Fish-Free Filets and Crab-Free Cakes. The chain has first launches the items at five test locations in California and Georgia, with the goal of making it a nationwide release if these tests are deemed successful (similar to …
