Alzheimer’s linked to diets high in animal products, says new study A recent study found that the heavy consumption of meat and other animal products, typically found in Western diets, raises the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, explains that meat consumption has the strongest link …
Did you know there are no federal laws protecting chickens? On factory farms, these animals are forced to endure horrific abuses and their misery is kept hidden behind closed doors, keeping the public in the dark about the truth. Case in point: Our shocking investigative video filmed inside multiple facilities supplying the nation’s largest chicken producer, Tyson Foods, reveals birds being kicked, thrown, …
Fruits and veggies aren’t just good for your heart — they’re good for your smile, too. New research shows that eating fruits and veggies can actually boost happiness levels. Researchers at the University of Warwick, England, and the University of Queensland, Australia, followed 12,385 randomly selected subjects via food diaries and psychological tests. They were observed in 2007, 2009 and …
Dairy industry in downward spiral While milk consumption declines with each generation — it’s down 37 percent since the 1970s and keeps dropping — demand for plant-based milks is on the rise. In fact, the market for dairy-free foods is projected to reach $20 billion by 2020. This growing demand isn’t going unnoticed by the industry. On a positive note, industry …
Starbucks offers many plant-based milk alternatives Summer is in full swing, and it’s sweltering out. The heat index is hitting triple digits, air conditioners are cranking and everyone’s looking for ways to cool off. Did you know you can find vegan choices at Starbucks? There’s one on every corner, and the popular chain has a ton of cruelty-free options. Here …
Dairy-free is winning as demand for dairy drops. In fact, the plant-based dairy alternatives market is expected to reach $20 billion by 2020. And the dairy industry is taking note. In fact, industry news site The Dairy Reporter just released a “what’s new in the dairy aisle” list — and guess what was featured in the top spot? Dairy-free cheese slices …
According to a recently released report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number one killer of Americans … again. In fact, heart disease has been a leading cause of death for decades. There is good news though: We can fight back with a plant-based, heart-healthy diet. Research shows that a diet heavy …
Beyond Burger: To the mainstream and beyond The newest plant-based patty to hit the market is making headlines and bringing meat-free to the meat aisles. Beyond Meat, known for its 100 percent plant-based meats, is the California-based startup behind the Beyond Burger, which it calls the first veggie patty “that looks, cooks, and tastes like a fresh beef burger.” But that’s …
Plant protein is the future, says the Culinary Institute New York’s prestigious Culinary Institute of America has called on chefs to focus less on meat and more on plant-based protein sources. The school says “urgent public health and environmental reasons for a shift away from an emphasis on red meat and toward more plant-based foods, including plant proteins” are noted …