Plant-Based Diet

7 Natural Beauty Tips from Food Revolution Summit Speakers — for Radiance from the Inside Out

Discover the secrets to unlocking your natural beauty and vitality with expert tips from our Food Revolution Summit speakers. Learn how diet, lifestyle choices, and self-care practices can transform your health and enhance your radiance from within.

Liana Minassian · March 8, 2024 · 12 min read

Plant-Based Milk: What to Consider When Choosing a Dairy Milk Alternative

Dairy milk consumption is at an all-time low, and the market for nondairy milk is rapidly expanding, offering an unprecedented variety of options. So, if you want moo-free milk, what should you keep in mind? And, which milk alternatives are best, considering flavor, uses, and environmental impact?

Ocean Robbins · March 1, 2024 · 16 min read

12 of the Best Plant-Based Cookbooks to Put You on the Fast Track to Health

Interest in plant-based eating has skyrocketed. Restaurant chains are adding plant-based menu items. Supermarkets increasingly feature plant-based alternatives, often right next to meat and dairy. And eating well starts at home — with the food you make yourself. Good recipes can make all the difference! Here are some of our favorite plant-powered cookbooks.

Liana Minassian · January 3, 2024 · 9 min read

Looking Back: Food Revolution Network’s 2023 Year in Review

More and more people are finding out how powerful food can be as a way to optimize health and contribute to a healthier world. In 2023, the Food Revolution Network both benefited from and contributed to this emerging zeitgeist. Here are some of the ways we made an impact in 2023.

Ocean Robbins · December 29, 2023 · 14 min read

Polyphenols: Nature’s Prescription for a Healthier You

Polyphenols are compounds that give many plant foods their vibrant colors and distinctive tastes. They not only protect plants from disease and sun damage, but when you eat those plants, you’re getting similar benefits. So what does the evidence say about how polyphenols can fight chronic disease, and what the best sources are?

Ocean Robbins · November 15, 2023 · 11 min read

From Beef to Beets: Plant-Based Recipes for Meat Lovers

People who are die-hard meat lovers aren’t always open to going plant-based, even if it could benefit their health in some way. And oftentimes, if you try to convince them otherwise, that can actually fuel their reluctance and resistance. So what can you do to help the people in your life embrace healthier food options and gradually shift toward a more plant-based lifestyle?

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · October 20, 2023 · 10 min read

Vegan Halloween Treats That Won’t Scare Away Your Health

Halloween isn’t exactly known for its health-conscious treats. But you can have a happy and healthy Halloween by using whole, plant-based ingredients to create your own festive goodies. Indulge in the spirit of Halloween (without overindulging in added sugar) with these seven healthy Halloween recipes that are fun for all ages!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · October 6, 2023 · 6 min read

Vegan Diet Has Just 30% of the Environmental Impact of a High-Meat Diet, Major Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers compared the amount of meat and other animal products in subjects’ diets with the environmental impact of their food choices. Find out why plant-based diets have such a smaller impact on land, water, and other sustainability measures. And what the global impact could be of choosing to eat less meat.

Michael Clark and Keren Papier · September 8, 2023 · 4 min read

The Carnivore Diet: What the Research Really Says About its Impact on People and the Planet

Carnivore diets have moved from the extreme fringe into increasing prominence in parts of the nutrition and wellness world. These zero-carb diets contradict pretty much every mainstream nutritional theory. Yet their proponents claim an impressive and comprehensive array of benefits, from weight loss to remission of autoimmune disease to improved psychological health. So what does science say about the pros and cons of living almost exclusively on meat?

Ocean Robbins · September 1, 2023 · 14 min read

Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet: The Best Foods & Nutrients to Eat

Strong muscles aren’t just for athletes, bodybuilders, and actors in superhero movies. Building and maintaining muscle mass as you age is critical for your overall health. Aside from the obvious benefit of being able to move your body, strong muscles can protect against metabolic disorders and even lower the risk of dementia. So what are the best ways to build muscle? What’s the role of exercise and food? And is it really possible to get and stay strong if you don’t eat animal products?

Ocean Robbins · July 28, 2023 · 14 min read

Do Your Food Choices Leave You Feeling Lonely?

Changing your diet is difficult enough. But sometimes it’s just as difficult to find support from others when you no longer eat the way they do. In this article, relationship coach Veronica Monet discusses how she navigates feelings of loneliness as a plant-based eater. And why it’s important to eat together even when we eat different foods.

Veronica Monet · July 21, 2023 · 8 min read

Eczema and Diet: Can Going Plant-Based Help Your Skin?

Eczema is a common skin disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, the causes and effective treatments for eczema remain elusive. So why do people develop the condition in the first place? What triggers symptoms? How can flares be prevented? And might a plant-based diet provide relief for eczema sufferers?

Ocean Robbins · July 14, 2023 · 13 min read