Today is officially “The Great American Takeout” day, a holiday created by a coalition of restaurants in an effort to keep their industry—which employs 15 million Americans—functioning during the nationwide COVID-19 crisis which has forced many to lay off employees due to widespread closures. The coalition, which includes vegan chain Veggie Grill, encourages Americans to […]
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5 Vegan Recipes To Keep You Busy During Self-Isolation
Staying at home and self-isolating is vital in flattening the curve and preventing further spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19.) Of course, it’s a privilege many don’t have, but if you’re lucky enough to be able to stay inside – you should. So for those who are currently clock watching and waiting for all of […]
Scottish startup Daring Foods will make its United States debut with the launch of its flagship product, vegan chicken pieces
Starting today, Scottish startup Daring Foods will make its United States debut with the launch of its flagship product, vegan chicken pieces, at more than 340 Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores nationwide. Non-breaded Daring Pieces—made from water, soy protein, sunflower oil, and spices—are now available in 10-ounce pouches for $9.99, marking the first time that Sprouts […]
US Plant-Based Egg Sales Soar By 192% As Traditional Egg Sales Fall
US sales of plant-based eggs skyrocketed by 192 percent, according to data released by the Good Food Institute (GFI) and the Plant Based Foods Association. Over that same time period, traditional egg sales declined by 10 percent, the data shows. JUST Egg One of the main drivers of plant-based egg sales is JUST’s egg alternative. According to the […]
16 Essential Foods For The Healthy Vegan Kitchen
Since 1990 I have been recommending to my patients with coronary heart disease that they get familiar with the data that whole-food, plant-based (vegan) diets can reverse their condition. That is the year I began practice, and also the year that Dean Ornish, M.D. published the Lifestyle Heart Trial demonstrating the reversal of even advanced […]
CoronaVirus Spurs Chinese Interest in Vegan Eggs as Protein Source
Even before the outbreak, China was already experiencing protein shortages thanks to the spread of African swine fever and its impact on pork supplies. The country is viewed as a major growth market for faux-protein producers, including Impossible Foods Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. Just Inc., which makes plant-based egg products and is already selling in the country, […]