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The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat and 6 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

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The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat and 6 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

Are there health benefits of not eating meat? And what are the best plant-based proteins to replace meat?

by Mark Hawthorne

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How to Get More Heart-Healthy Omega-3s in Your Diet Without Eating Fish How to Get More Heart-Healthy Omega-3s in Your Diet Without Eating Fish

by Adam Meyer | April 2, 2025

Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein (But Maybe Eat More Plants) Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein (But Maybe Eat More Plants)

by Charlotte Pointing

Expert Tips to Get More Magnesium Into Your Diet for Better Bones, Sleep, and Overall Health Expert Tips to Get More Magnesium Into Your Diet for Better Bones, Sleep, and Overall Health

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Cooking With MSG Is Healthier Than You Think Cooking With MSG Is Healthier Than You Think

by Charlotte Pointing

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Why Eating a Plant-Forward Diet Might Help Manage Hypothyroidism Why Eating a Plant-Forward Diet Might Help Manage Hypothyroidism

by Charlotte Pointing

Health + Wellness

How to Cook With Black Beans—the Nutritious, Delicious Aztec Dietary Superhero How to Cook With Black Beans—the Nutritious, Delicious Aztec Dietary Superhero

by Charlotte Pointing

What Is a Vegan, Low-FODMAP Diet? And Who Should Be Following One? Here’s What You Need to Know What Is a Vegan, Low-FODMAP Diet? And Who Should Be Following One? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Charlotte Pointing

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Diet Changes May Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome—Here’s What the Research Says Diet Changes May Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome—Here’s What the Research Says

by Charlotte Pointing

What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe? What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe?

by Charlotte Pointing

Is Dairy Bad for You? Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Step Away From the Cheese Is Dairy Bad for You? Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Step Away From the Cheese

by Charlotte Pointing

Go Nuts for Cashews: Delicious Reasons They’re the Ultimate Snack Go Nuts for Cashews: Delicious Reasons They’re the Ultimate Snack

by Charlotte Pointing

What are the Benefits of Miso Soup? Plus, How to Make This Traditional Japanese Dish Vegan What are the Benefits of Miso Soup? Plus, How to Make This Traditional Japanese Dish Vegan

by Charlotte Pointing

A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Is Healthy and Sustainable: Here’s How to Eat WFPB A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Is Healthy and Sustainable: Here’s How to Eat WFPB

by Kat Smith and Charlotte Pointing

Fresh is Best? Not Always When It Comes to Spinach Fresh is Best? Not Always When It Comes to Spinach

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Get Iron on a Vegan Diet, Plus 13 Sources How to Get Iron on a Vegan Diet, Plus 13 Sources

by Kat Smith

5 Easy Ways to Get Enough Vitamin B12 In Your Diet 5 Easy Ways to Get Enough Vitamin B12 In Your Diet

by Charlotte Pointing

Health + Wellness

Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms? Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms?

by Kat Smith

Donald Trump Does It, But Is Drinking Diet Coke Daily Healthy? Donald Trump Does It, But Is Drinking Diet Coke Daily Healthy?

by VegNews Editors

Is a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health? Is a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health?

by Charlotte Pointing

These 6 Tasty Recipes Are Full of Healthy Walnut Benefits These 6 Tasty Recipes Are Full of Healthy Walnut Benefits

by Charlotte Pointing

The Great Leafy Green Debate: Which Is Healthier, Spinach or Kale? The Great Leafy Green Debate: Which Is Healthier, Spinach or Kale?

by Charlotte Pointing

Health + Wellness

6 Simple Ways to Ease Bloating on a Vegan Diet 6 Simple Ways to Ease Bloating on a Vegan Diet

by Kat Smith

6 Tips for Losing Weight on a Vegan Diet 6 Tips for Losing Weight on a Vegan Diet

by Tanya Flink and Jarone Ashkenazi

You Can Make These Delicious Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes You Can Make These Delicious Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

by Charlotte Pointing

5 Dietitian-Approved Tips on How to Lower Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor 5 Dietitian-Approved Tips on How to Lower Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor

by Charlotte Pointing

16 Delicious Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast 16 Delicious Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast

by Tanya Flink

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Want to Live to 100? Eat These 7 Foods, Say Experts Want to Live to 100? Eat These 7 Foods, Say Experts

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Potatoes are One of the World’s Favorite Foods—Here’s Why They’re Also Good For Us Potatoes are One of the World’s Favorite Foods—Here’s Why They’re Also Good For Us

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How to Get Calcium on a Vegan Diet (Plus, 10 Foods to Keep Your Bones Strong) How to Get Calcium on a Vegan Diet (Plus, 10 Foods to Keep Your Bones Strong)

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These Chia Seed Benefits and Uses Will Make You Fall in Love With the Aztec Super Seed These Chia Seed Benefits and Uses Will Make You Fall in Love With the Aztec Super Seed

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15 Unlikely Vegan Protein Sources 15 Unlikely Vegan Protein Sources

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Dark Leafy Greens are a ‘Powerhouse’ of Nutrition. Here’s Why Dark Leafy Greens are a ‘Powerhouse’ of Nutrition. Here’s Why

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The Health Benefits of Winter Squash (Plus, 7 Types to Try) The Health Benefits of Winter Squash (Plus, 7 Types to Try)

by Kat Smith

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Feeling Sluggish? These 4 Foods Can Help Feeling Sluggish? These 4 Foods Can Help

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New Research Says We Can Transform Our Health with Two Simple Ingredients: Food and Nature New Research Says We Can Transform Our Health with Two Simple Ingredients: Food and Nature

by Charlotte Pointing

The 5 Best Foods for Relieving Stress (And What’s Making It Worse) The 5 Best Foods for Relieving Stress (And What’s Making It Worse)

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The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk? The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk?

by Charlotte Pointing

Forget Cereal, Vegetables Are the True Breakfast of Champions Forget Cereal, Vegetables Are the True Breakfast of Champions

by Charlotte Pointing

5 Ways to Go Low-Sugar Over the Holidays Without Sacrificing Taste 5 Ways to Go Low-Sugar Over the Holidays Without Sacrificing Taste

by Charlotte Pointing

Not Just for Grandmas: Why You Should Eat More Prunes Not Just for Grandmas: Why You Should Eat More Prunes

by Charlotte Pointing

5 Types of Broccoli Explained—and How to Use Each One 5 Types of Broccoli Explained—and How to Use Each One

by Charlotte Pointing

Why You Should Be Eating Seeds Every Day—and How to Start Why You Should Be Eating Seeds Every Day—and How to Start

by Charlotte Pointing

Which Plant-Based Foods Have the Most Fiber? Which Plant-Based Foods Have the Most Fiber?

by Kat Smith

Eat More Quinoa: The Benefits of This Ancient Grain (Plus Recipes!) Eat More Quinoa: The Benefits of This Ancient Grain (Plus Recipes!)

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Create a Vegan Meal Plan (Plus, Plant-Based Recipe Inspiration) How to Create a Vegan Meal Plan (Plus, Plant-Based Recipe Inspiration)

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11 Food Lessons From the Oldest People on the Planet 11 Food Lessons From the Oldest People on the Planet

by Charlotte Pointing