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America’s $3 Billion Meat Stick Obsession? We Can Do Better

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America’s $3 Billion Meat Stick Obsession? We Can Do Better

America’s fixation with meat sticks reflects a larger trend in the snack industry, but health and environmental concerns raise questions about what we should be eating instead.

by VegNews Editors | February 19, 2025

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 | February 19, 2025

New Research Links Mediterranean Diet to Long COVID Relief—Mayo Clinic Takes It Further New Research Links Mediterranean Diet to Long COVID Relief—Mayo Clinic Takes It Further

by VegNews Editors | February 18, 2025

Research Says These Are the Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally Research Says These Are the Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

by VegNews Editors | February 17, 2025

Eating Too Much Hummus Can Be Dangerous. Here’s Why You Should Eat It Anyway Eating Too Much Hummus Can Be Dangerous. Here’s Why You Should Eat It Anyway

by Tanya Flink

These Top 3 Vegan Food Cities Are Poised to Become Blue Zones These Top 3 Vegan Food Cities Are Poised to Become Blue Zones

by Anna Starostinetskaya

It Might Be Time to Leave Juice Cleanses Behind, New Study Says It Might Be Time to Leave Juice Cleanses Behind, New Study Says

by Nicole Axworthy

Parasites for Weight Loss? The Risks Behind a Disturbing Trend Parasites for Weight Loss? The Risks Behind a Disturbing Trend

by Charlotte Pointing

Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes. Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Why Experts Warn The Latest TikTok Raw Meat Trend Could Send You to the ER Why Experts Warn The Latest TikTok Raw Meat Trend Could Send You to the ER

by Charlotte Pointing

An Expert Explains Why Eating More Plants Supports Respiratory Health

Nutrition

An Expert Explains Why Eating More Plants Supports Respiratory Health

Our lungs are a vital part of our respiratory systems, so it’s vital to take care of them. Research suggests that as well as quitting smoking and exercising more, the foods we eat can make a big difference to our respiratory health.

by Charlotte Pointing

Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader

by VegNews Editors

Oprah’s True Food Kitchen and Non-GMO Project Challenge Ultra-Processed Norms Oprah’s True Food Kitchen and Non-GMO Project Challenge Ultra-Processed Norms

by VegNews Editors

New Studies Highlight the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods at Home: “We Need Strategies” New Studies Highlight the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods at Home: “We Need Strategies”

by VegNews Editors

Move Over, Paleo, the Plant-Based NiMe Diet Is the Healthier Pre-Industrialized Way to Eat Move Over, Paleo, the Plant-Based NiMe Diet Is the Healthier Pre-Industrialized Way to Eat

by VegNews Editors

We Asked an Expert: Is Saturated Fat Really Bad for You? We Asked an Expert: Is Saturated Fat Really Bad for You?

by Charlotte Pointing

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

First Study of Its Kind Shows Mediterranean Diet Brain Health Benefits for Latinos First Study of Its Kind Shows Mediterranean Diet Brain Health Benefits for Latinos

by VegNews Editors

Is the Coffee Loophole Diet a Natural Alternative to Diet Drugs? Is the Coffee Loophole Diet a Natural Alternative to Diet Drugs?

by VegNews Editors

Is Your Protein Powder Safe? An Expert Weighs in On How to Avoid Heavy Metals Is Your Protein Powder Safe? An Expert Weighs in On How to Avoid Heavy Metals

by Charlotte Pointing

Are Calorie Labels Good or Bad? New Study Explores Hidden Risk Are Calorie Labels Good or Bad? New Study Explores Hidden Risk

by VegNews Editors

42% of Americans Are Obese: Inside the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update 42% of Americans Are Obese: Inside the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update

by VegNews Editors

These Fruits and Vegetables are Packed With Vitamin C (Plus Recipes!) These Fruits and Vegetables are Packed With Vitamin C (Plus Recipes!)

by Melissa Nguyen

Health + Wellness

Eat These 9 Plants for Healthier Skin Eat These 9 Plants for Healthier Skin

by Tommy Dean

Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Liver Health? Here’s What the Experts Say Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Liver Health? Here’s What the Experts Say

by Charlotte Pointing

Is ‘The Human Being Diet’ a Health Game-Changer or a Risky Trend? A Dietitian Weighs In Is ‘The Human Being Diet’ a Health Game-Changer or a Risky Trend? A Dietitian Weighs In

by Charlotte Pointing

Health + Wellness

The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee

by Kat Smith

Is Vegan Bacon Healthier? Plus, 17 Vegan Bacon Brands and 9 Recipes to Try Right Now Is Vegan Bacon Healthier? Plus, 17 Vegan Bacon Brands and 9 Recipes to Try Right Now

by Charlotte Pointing and VegNews Editors

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65% of Dogs Are Overweight, But a New Dog Food Is Changing That 65% of Dogs Are Overweight, But a New Dog Food Is Changing That

by Charlotte Pointing

Nasoya Launches ‘Power of 9’ to Highlight Tofu as a Complete Protein Nasoya Launches ‘Power of 9’ to Highlight Tofu as a Complete Protein

by Charlotte Pointing

Swapping Bacon for Nuts May Lower Dementia Risk by 20 Percent, New Study Finds Swapping Bacon for Nuts May Lower Dementia Risk by 20 Percent, New Study Finds

by VegNews Editors

New Ultra-Processed Food Database Ranks 50,000 Products at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods: “There Are a Lot of Mixed Messages” New Ultra-Processed Food Database Ranks 50,000 Products at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods: “There Are a Lot of Mixed Messages”

by VegNews Editors

Is This Sleepy California Desert Town the Next Blue Zone? Is This Sleepy California Desert Town the Next Blue Zone?

by VegNews Editors

You’re a Winter Salad Eater Now: 20 Recipes that Make it the Star of the Table You’re a Winter Salad Eater Now: 20 Recipes that Make it the Star of the Table

by Hilary Pollack

More Research Casts Doubt on Keto and Paleo Diets: “Go Talk to a Dietitian” More Research Casts Doubt on Keto and Paleo Diets: “Go Talk to a Dietitian”

by VegNews Editors

Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Take Care of Your Vaginal Health With Diet How to Take Care of Your Vaginal Health With Diet

by Charlotte Pointing

The 2025 Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies The 2025 Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies

by Richard Bowie

Are Parasite Cleanses Safe? An Expert Weighs In Are Parasite Cleanses Safe? An Expert Weighs In

by Charlotte Pointing

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

by Tanya Flink and Jarone Ashkenazi

Will New Gut Health Data Inspire Diet-Obsessed Americans to Ditch Meat in 2025? Will New Gut Health Data Inspire Diet-Obsessed Americans to Ditch Meat in 2025?

by VegNews Editors

Health + Wellness

The Three-Day Detox Plan Anyone Can Do The Three-Day Detox Plan Anyone Can Do

by Sara Jane Mercer

Why You Should Be Eating More Vegan Cake This Time of Year Why You Should Be Eating More Vegan Cake This Time of Year

by Aurelia d'Andrea

8 Years Running: Mediterranean Diet Tops US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Diets 8 Years Running: Mediterranean Diet Tops US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Diets

by VegNews Editors

How to Make Heart-Healthy Desserts Without Sacrificing Flavor How to Make Heart-Healthy Desserts Without Sacrificing Flavor

by Charlotte Pointing

Bird Flu Spreads to Cats in California: What You Need to Know Bird Flu Spreads to Cats in California: What You Need to Know

by VegNews Editors

Can a Plant-Based Diet Help People With Type 1 Diabetes? An Expert Weighs In Can a Plant-Based Diet Help People With Type 1 Diabetes? An Expert Weighs In

by Charlotte Pointing

The Top 10 Food Stories That Shaped 2024 The Top 10 Food Stories That Shaped 2024

by Charlotte Pointing

Is the Nova Score Accurate About Processed Vegan Protein? Is the Nova Score Accurate About Processed Vegan Protein?

by VegNews Editors

What the FDA’s First ‘Healthy’ Labeling Update in 30 Years Means for Your Health What the FDA’s First ‘Healthy’ Labeling Update in 30 Years Means for Your Health

by VegNews Editors

New Research Shows That When It Comes to Healthy Eating, Nuance is an Important Ingredient New Research Shows That When It Comes to Healthy Eating, Nuance is an Important Ingredient

by Charlotte Pointing

Health + Wellness

Blue Zone Secrets: What Do the World’s Healthiest People Eat During the Holidays? Blue Zone Secrets: What Do the World’s Healthiest People Eat During the Holidays?

by Charlotte Pointing