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 …
Thanks to campaigns led by Animal Outlook and requests from compassionate consumers, in 2014 Dunkin’, the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain, added almond milk to about 75 percent of its locations — and Starbucks, one of the first national coffee chains to offer soy milk, has told us that it’s exploring vegan food options. Now cows and consumers …
The Girl Scouts brought happiness to countless cookie customers when it announced last year that all of its mega-popular Thin Mints are vegan. And these compassionate cookies have some good company: one of the two bakers of Girl Scout cookies, ABC Bakers, offers a whopping three other vegan varieties: Thanks-A-Lot, Lemonade, and Peanut Butter Patties. But wait, there’s … S’More! The Girl Scouts are …
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-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 …
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 …
It’s the first Friday of June, and that means it’s National Donut Day! This sweet day has been celebrated in the US since 1938, and donut shops around the country, including several Dunkin’ Donuts locations, give away free donuts to customers. Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain with nearly 8,000 locations throughout the US. The mega chain’s offerings boast almond milk that you …
Compassion is beautiful! Now you can support Compassion Over Killing (COK), add style to your wardrobe, and advocate for animals all at the same time! COK’s partner, Veg Shop offers jewelry and key chains that help you express the joy of being vegan. For the entire month of June, Veg Shop is generously donating 10% of all sales to COK! And that’s not all: …
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, which means cookouts — and summer — are coming! If you’re new to the world of plant-based eating, you might be wondering what to eat, what to bring, or what to throw on the grill? Have no fear: we have just the grilling guide for you, packed with mouthwatering meatless options that will please …