plant-based diet

While veganism has become one of the hottest trends recently, there are still loads of myths about the meat and dairy-free diet. Now, Dr. Alberto García Guerrero, a cardiologist and expert in plant-based nutrition, has dispelled some of…
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Taiwan's new climate bill, the Climate Change Response Act, includes sweeping legislation aimed at achieving the country's 2050 net-zero target. Chief among its requirements: promoting a low-carbon, plant-based diet. The new bill, which…
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November 1st marks World Vegan Day and the start of World Vegan Month, where all of us join in to celebrate all things plant-based and the wonderful benefits of a vegan lifestyle, from saving the planet to being kind to animals and your…
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What's certain is that the growth in both the soy and beef industries have come at the expense of the Amazon rainforest. As of 2019, Brazil is the world’s largest soy producer, with at least 24 million hectares of land devoted to…
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What's the healthiest diet for humans? And the healthiest diet for the planet? New research says they're one and the same: a plant-based diet. The Mediterranean Diet continues to top the best diet list put out by U.S. News and World…
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By: Theresa "Sam" Houghton August will be my 13-year "veg-versary." It's been an interesting journey. I first dipped my toes in the veg-curious waters as a teenager who thought going vegan would be a great way to lose weight—because we…
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The EU is being asked by the European Parliament to get behind promotion of meat reduction and full plant-based living as ways to reduce cancer risk. The move is designed to tackle the widespread issue of cancer within Europe, which sees…
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Today is World Vegan Day! The annual event (which has become a month) is meant to shine a light on all the benefits of going plant-based, from ethics to health and the environment. Every year, we're seeing growing numbers join in to…
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Three new studies have linked plant-based diets to better urological health in men, reduced risk of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. 
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Leading global experts on health and sustainability are set to take the stage at the upcoming Plant-Based Asia Summit to urge for a mass shift towards vegan diets. The virtual event will feature panel discussions to empower attendees with…
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Researchers have found that people who are vegetarian have a healthier biomarker profile compared to meat-eating folk. The British study’s findings, presented at the recent virtual European Congress on Obesity (ECO), is consistent despite…
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A new study of frontline healthcare workers across six countries shows an association between plant-based diets and reduced risk of developing moderate or severe Covid-19. The study also found lower odds with pescatarian diets, though to a…
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In this excerpt taken from Chapter 2 of the new book “Think Like A Vegan,” co-authors Emilia A. Leese and Eva J. Charalambides push readers to take the first step on a journey that's kinder to the planet, humans and animals. Vegans…
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A new survey has found that almost three quarters of men would rather reduce their life expectancy by an entire decade than give up meat consumption, underlining the stronghold that meat-eating and masculinity continues to have over…
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More than 8 in 10 people who joined the Veganuary pledge for the first month of 2021 plan on making their newfound plant-forward diets a long-term habit. The findings, revealed in the annual survey released last month, also showed…
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A new global survey involving more than 8,500 participants across over 100 countries reveals that animal welfare is the top reason motivating people to go vegan. While nearly 90% of respondents cited animal welfare, more people are now…
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Yes, there’s an animal sanctuary introducing goats to your next video conference. But for good reason. California-based Sweet Farm is connecting you to their rescued llamas and goats at the sanctuary to spread the message about the harms…
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Hayek Hospital, a family-owned private centre in Beirut, has gone 100% vegan in a world’s first. The hospital will no longer serve its patients meat and dairy, and will instead replace its menu with a number of healthy plant-based dishes…
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Regularly eating meat has been linked to a wide range of diseases including pneumonia, diabetes and heart disease, finds a new large-scale study conducted by British researchers. Notably, the study found an association between meat…
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Denmark’s updated dietary guidelines includes recommendations on consuming more carbon-friendly foods like vegetables, fruits and legumes as part of the country’s climate action plan. The new official dietary guidelines also suggest…
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App development and digital product company, 3 SIDED CUBE recently conducted a survey with over 2,000 people to provide insights into the public’s opinions and motivations with respect to sustainability and the data found that six in 10…
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