Meat Alternatives

As the earth’s human population tops eight billion, we need to figure out how to feed all those people without destroying the planet itself. In recent years, pea protein has emerged as a promising alternative to animal sources of protein, like meat and dairy. But is pea protein, a processed food, really better for us and the environment?

Beans are some of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Discover some of the top health benefits of beans, why they’re sometimes controversial in the nutrition world, and how you can best prepare and use beans in delicious, plant-based recipes.

Water is an essential part of every form of life on Earth. But by 2025, two-thirds of the world's population may be facing freshwater shortages, and ecosystems around the world may suffer even more. So what can we do to save water so future generations can drink and grow food? A lot! And it can all start with the food on our plates.

The quest for the perfect bowl of chili has become an obsession for people around the world, with cookoffs and cash prizes becoming common features of the culinary landscape. Can this iconic dish survive a plant-based makeover with its heart and soul intact?

Tempeh, like tofu, is a soybean-based food often used as a meat substitute. Unlike its better-known cousin, tempeh is a whole food — and a fermented one at that. It’s also denser than tofu and requires different cooking methods to bring out its deliciousness. In this article, you’ll learn why and how you might want to add this popular Asian delicacy to your diet.

Salads have gone from tiny starters of lettuce, tomato, and cucumber to the main courses of elegant and elaborate meals. Is this a trend toward higher-quality eating, or a way to hide our terrible diets behind a virtuous description? In this article, we’ll take a look at the “salad as main course” trend, and help you create stunning and satisfying salads that are also great for you.

Many omnivores cite bacon as the reason they’ll never stop eating meat (or even cut down a bit). But with plant-based bacon alternatives getting better and better, even bacon-lovers may find themselves inching toward healthier, more ethical, and more sustainable diets. In this article, we look at vegan bacon - why it’s superior, how to make it, and how to enjoy it.

The Impossible Burger and its parent company, Impossible Foods, are taking the plant-based meat alternative world by storm. Their products are helping to cut down on factory-farmed meat consumption, which is good for fans of animal rights and of the planet. But is there a hidden dark side to the Impossible Burger’s environmental impact?

Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and plant-based meats stack up? We know they can be better for the environment and the animals, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

Nobody’s arguing that hot dogs are a health food. But most people enjoy one (or several) every now and then. They can’t be that bad, right? Brace yourself: Let’s take an unflinching look at what hot dogs are made of and how they might affect your health.

Iron is an important mineral for the human body. But there are several common misconceptions about iron. Discover the truth, and how you can consume the right iron rich foods to get the amount your body needs.

What is jackfruit? And what does it taste like? Learn everything you need to know about the nutritious "miracle" fruit that may even help feed the world, including health benefits, where to find it, jackfruit recipes, and more.