Dairy Alternatives

The plant-based dairy revolution has come a long way! From milk, cheese, and now yogurt, you can find (and make) dairy-free alternatives that feel and taste just as good (or some might even say better!) than the stuff made from cow’s milk. But are plant-based yogurts healthy, or just another highly processed food? And can you make your own at home?

When people hear that I advocate for healthy food, they sometimes give me a look that says, “Oh, so you want to take away all pleasure from my life.” And I admit that beating the drum for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, as delicious and wonderful as they are, can raise eyebrows among people whose taste buds have grown accustomed to super-processed fare. So it’s with great joy that I present to you today, some of the most delicious — and healthiest — chocolate desserts on the planet.

Many aspiring plant-based eaters and vegans stumble over cheese. The thought of giving up their ooey-gooey pizza topping or caprese salad has proven just too much. But fear not, cheese lovers: A new hero has arrived! Welcome to the wonderful world of nut cheese.

Ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, but are non-dairy ice creams any better for you? This article looks at the pros and cons of cows’ milk and vegan ice creams, answering the question of what the healthiest choice is when it comes to soft frozen desserts.

People are going nuts about almonds. Consumers are eating more and more of them, and growers are struggling to keep up with demand. But many environmentalists are concerned about the amount of water that’s used in almond production. Are they a delicious food for the world — or an environmental disaster? Read on to find out.

You’ll find nutritional yeast in many plant-based recipes. It may look like a shaker of flakes you would feed to a pet fish, but it’s not fish food! So what is nutritional yeast? And can it be a healthy addition to your meals?

Dairy is declining, as the failure of Big Dairy's latest campaign Februdairy shows. More people are becoming aware of the problems with dairy and the problems with the dairy industry. Could dairy's prominence be on its way out? 

Dr. Campbell finds the fact that there are so many plant-based milks available, a positive market trend, making it easier than ever to eliminate animal milk.

In recent years, I’ve received quite a number of requests from people asking for my views on soy products. Many...