Meat Alternatives

Cauliflower has gone from a boring side dish to one of the “It” veggies of the 2020s. This crucifer’s versatility is matched only by its powerhouse nutritional profile. Here’s what to know about the nutrition and health perks of eating cauliflower, plus how to prepare it to reap the most benefits.

Peas are funny little vegetables that come from the same plant family as beans and lentils. While they’re often grouped into a “plain Jane” side dish category, peas have a lot to offer nutritionally and for your health. And they can be delicious as well, despite what you might remember from your childhood.

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.

Beef burgers, veggie burgers, and now… lab-grown meat? You may have heard rumblings that cultured meat — made from animal stem cells — may become a mainstream consumer option soon. Is it true? And if so, is it a good thing? What is lab-grown meat? And should we be preparing for it to change the food system as we know 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, and 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 animals and the environment, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

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.

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