Most people who go plant-based do it gradually. This hub is the on-ramp: first-week meal plans, the swaps that stick, social situations, cost management and the nutrients worth tracking.
Discover the rich flavors of West Africa through vegan cast-iron cooking, creating delicious, nutritious, and climate-friendly meals.
By Aisha Diop · 4 min read
Transitioning to vegan sheet-pan dinners significantly reduces your carbon footprint and grocery bill, offering an efficient, sustainable, and budget-friendly approach to plant-based eating.
4 min read
A practical guide for BIPOC and low-income travellers navigating processed plant-based foods by decoding nutrition labels with a focus on sodium, added sugar, and fibre.
4 min read
Farmed salmon, a staple in Nordic diets, presents complex welfare challenges and nutritional considerations, especially concerning iron deficiency anemia on vegan diets.
4 min read
Transitioning from dairy farming to oat cultivation taught us that creating easy vegan breakfasts requires strategic planning and careful ingredient choices to avoid pitfalls.
4 min read
We break down the costs, nutrition, and convenience of a cheap vegan grocery list built on whole foods versus one relying on processed meat and dairy alternatives.
4 min read
Discover the untold story of plant-based sweets taking over Diwali, India's festival of lights, as a shift towards compassionate and sustainable celebrations gains momentum.
4 min read
The IARC's red meat and cancer linkage sparks debate. We decode the report for Southeast Asia in 2024.
4 min read
A profile of the Veganuary coalition's targeted campaign to popularise vegan calcium sources across Southeast Asia, from tofu to moringa, and its measurable impact on public health and animal welfare.
4 min read
A science-backed comparison of vegan protein powders for religious observers during Ramadan, Lent, Yom Kippur, and Ekadashi, focusing on fasting compatibility and nutrition.
4 min read
Discover the ideal plant milks for coffee, backed by evidence from sanctuary visits and expert opinions.
4 min read
Assessing homemade seitan techniques through an evidence-tier ranking reveals varying degrees of scientific support for optimizing texture and nutrition.
4 min read
A scientific look at vegan protein requirements, dispelling common myths and providing evidence-based guidelines for calculating your personal plant-based protein intake.
5 min read
As plant-based eating becomes mainstream, a new challenge emerges: ensuring the bioavailability of crucial micronutrients that go far beyond the usual suspects like B12 and iron.
7 min read
Beyond simple plant milks, an intense rivalry between ancient artisanal methods and high-tech precision fermentation is poised to finally solve the vegan cheese problem.
6 min read
A rigorous fact-check of the claim that palm oil in vegan foods has a higher climate impact than dairy butter, using a corporate-accountability scorecard to assess brand transparency.
4 min read
While both concepts pursue fairness in the climate crisis, understanding what climate justice truly is reveals a deeper focus on addressing historical wrongs and systemic inequities.
5 min read
These pioneering sustainable fashion brands go beyond green marketing, using radical transparency about their supply chains to prove their commitment to ethical and eco-conscious production.
5 min read
Discover how a community program in Bandung, Indonesia, transformed local food systems by empowering households with home tempeh fermentation skills, reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture.
4 min read
An undercover investigation reveals how dairy marketing exploits legal grey areas in Europe to promote products, challenging independent nutrition science.
4 min read