Many “vegan” meals aren’t as healthy as you think—new research reveals that refined grains, fried foods, and saturated fats are widespread in plant-based restaurant dishes. Are your plant-based choices really good for you? Study: Healthful vs. Unhealthful Plant-Based Restaurant Meals. Image Credit: Geshas / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the…
1 Sweet & Sour Tofu PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE Sweet and sour sauce is a staple across Chinese-American restaurant menus—and for good reason. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs well with virtually every protein. That’s especially true when it comes to tofu—because it’s mild in flavor, the sweet and…
As you think about your New Year’s resolutions, perhaps try to think about small changes that will make the coming year healthier and happier. Chefs and wellness experts Steve and Dave Flynn, founders of The Happy Pear, have shared their expert tips to help you improve your wellbeing in 2025. As featured on What’s…
Cinch your waist — and your wallet — by going vegan. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study published in JAMA Network Open found. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study found. neonshot – stock.adobe.com…
While you can enjoy it just as it is (this recipe advises eating it right when you make it, not storing it), there’s actually a lot of things you can try with this vegan alternative to bacon. Use it to top a salad like this BLT-inspired option—or for that matter, just make a simple BLT,…
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Soulbites owner Stirling Nix-Bradley, who has been fundraising this month to keep his doors open, says the vegan chef challenge couldn’t come at a more perfect time. “We have amazing fried chicken, but, you know, we have vegan cheesy grits. I mean, where else can you get that right?” said the self proclaimed Vegan…