Yes, There’s Caffeine in Chai and Matcha — Here’s How to Choose the Right Drink for You
Yes, there is caffeine in chai and matcha. Keep reading to learn how much caffeine is in these popular teas and how to choose the right one for you.
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What Is Broccoletti? How to Use the Delicious Plant in Your Next Home-Cooked Dish
Broccoletti is another name for broccolini, a type of cruciferous vegetable. To learn how to use this plant in your next dish, keep reading.
Unsweetened, Plant-Based Protein Powder — That Doesn't Taste Gross!
There are some highly-rated, plant-based, and tasty protein powders without artificial sweeteners out there — that don't taste like chalk.
If You Haven't yet Tasted a Perfectly Prepared Artichoke, You're Missing Out
Artichokes are widely available in supermarkets and are easy to prepare for a wide variety of dishes. Here's what they taste like.
The Best Organic Fertilizers for a Fruitful Garden and the Lushest Lawn
A great organic fertilizer is a crucial factor for getting your garden in gear or reviving a lawn that's become a little lackluster.
Responsible Coffee Snobbery Starts With Organic Farming — Here Are 8 of the Best Conscious Options
Looking for a clean, responsible cup of coffee? Here are the eight best organic coffee beans, blends, and brews for conscious java connoisseurs.
It's Giving... Chef's Kiss: How Chef Priyanka Naik Makes Food From Waste (Exclusive)
Mango skin, watermelon rinds, carrot tops... none of this is waste to Chef Priyanka Naik! The vegan chef speaks exclusively with Green Matters about her low-waste cooking style!
It's Giving... 'Next Level Chef': Why This Reality Contestant Loves Plant-Based Cooking (Exclusive)
In an interview with Green Matters, 'Next Level Chef' Season 3 contestant Gabrielle Chappel discussed her plant-based cooking journey and appreciation for local sourcing.
Celebrate Our Planet With These Tasty Earth Day Snacks
Celebrate Earth Day every April with tasty snacks that are not only delicious, but plant-based! Your body (and the Earth) will thank you.
Yes, You Can Freeze Watermelon — Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide to Try It at Home
Freezing watermelon is a convenient way to make your produce last longer and to prevent food waste. Here's a step-by-step guide for your next summer treat.
A Side of Collard Greens Is a Hero to Many Dishes — but First You Must Clean Them
Pesticides may be lingering on your produce, including your collard greens. Here is our advice to wash and prepare your bunch of greens.
Consumer Advocacy Report Detects Lead In Lunchables
Consumer Reports urges the USDA to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program over concerns about lead.
How to Clean Raspberries and Keep Them Bug-Free: Two Easy and Effective Methods
To get your raspberries nice and clean, white vinegar or baking soda is essential. For step-by-step instructions, keep reading.
Consuming Swai Fish Is Bad for the Environment and Bad for You — Here's Why
Swai fish is known by many names, but their most identifiable traits are being high in sodium and a source of overfishing.
Are Gushers Vegan-Friendly? The Popular Candy Might Be "Accidentally Vegan"
For vegans with a sweet tooth, finding certified vegan candy swaps for childhood favorites can be difficult. Here's what we know about Gushers.
Your Cheerios Might Not Be Vegan Depending on Where You Live — Here’s Why
If you are vegan and one of your favorite cereals is Cheerios, you may want to look at the ingredients, because they might not be vegan.
Is Tobey Maguire Vegan? The Animal Lover Listens to His Spidey Senses
We know 'Spider-Man' is a masked hero who sticks up for the little guy, but does Tobey Maguire feel the same way about animals? Here's what we know about his vegan diet.
Is America's Sweetheart, Paul Rudd, Vegan? We Investigate the Actor's Dietary Identity
Actor Paul Rudd is a lovable celebrity who seems to always try to make the right choices. Do his dietary choices match this ethos?
Drinking "Sexy Water" Makes Staying Hydrated Look Hotter Than Ever
Social media users have decided that "sexy water," which is water with added nutrients and accessories, is a hot way to stay hydrated.
"I Just Think It's Better for the Planet" — Cillian Murphy Is Embracing Vegan Diet
After a groundbreaking performance in 'Oppenheimer,' Cillian Murphy has told the public that he is “trying the vegan thing.”
Does TikTok's "Oatzempic" Weight Loss Drink Really Work? We Asked a Registered Dietitian (Exclusive)
TikTok's trending breakfast drink "Oatzempic" plays on its inclusion of oats and the name of diabetes-turned-weight loss drug Ozempic. Here's what a registered dietitian thinks.
Easy Vegan Easter Recipes for a Compassionate Easter Sunday
Easter is a great opportunity to eat vegan, planet-friendly meals, and extend your compassion to animals and the Earth.
Cheerios Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Pesticide Contamination
A class action lawsuit has been filed against General Mills, alleging dangerous levels of a growth-inhibiting pesticide on Cheerios cereals.
How Lion's Mane Can Be Good for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
Lion’s mane mushrooms have endless benefits for our health — and these can help support your spiritual side.
Are You a Sustainable Coffee Snob? Check Out These 8 Eco-Friendly Coffee Makers
Ditch the plastic to-go cups and bleached coffee filters! Here are eight of the best eco-friendly coffee machines for a sustainable cup of joe at home.
Delicious and Nutritious: 7 Vegan School Lunch Ideas to Keep Kids Energized
Whether you have five minutes to pack a lunch or are looking to have fun in the kitchen, there's a vegan school lunch recipe here for you.
Here’s Why Not All Matcha Tastes the Same
If you have never had matcha before, here is what to expect from your first sip, and the reasons not all matcha taste the same.
This Vegan Bacon From 'Shark Tank' Is Made With Just Five Ingredients (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with 'Green Matters,' Meat The Mushroom's co-founder discussed his king oyster mushroom bacon product and 'Shark Tank' experience.
Digging For "Pink Gold": TurtleTree CEO Fengru Lin on the Magic of Vegan Dairy Lactoferrin (Exclusive)
Got vegan lactoferrin? In an exclusive interview with Green Matters, TurtleTree CEO and co-founder Fengru Lin discussed the company's certified vegan product, LF+.
A Chai Is the Perfect Soul-Warming Drink — Here's What the Tea Tastes Like
Chai is enjoyed all around the world, and its delicious blend of spices makes for the ultimate cozy cup of tea.
Taro, Like Ube, Is a Popular Veggie Similar to Sweet Potatoes — but What Does It Taste Like?
Less colorful and rougher texturally than ube or sweet potatoes, taro still has its place on your plate. To some, taro tastes nutty with a hint of vanilla.
Your Grocery Bill Could Get Higher Thanks to Climate Change — Here's Why
If you've looked at a grocery receipt recently and wondered why bananas were so expensive, climate change is to blame.
Cinnamon Brands Begin Voluntary Recall After FDA Issues Advisory for Lead Contamination
Cinnamon is a popular spice to keep stocked in the cabinet, but the FDA has issued an advisory for 6 brands that potentially contain lead.
Jennie Garth Talks Her '90s Environmentalism Journey and Love for Oat Milk (Exclusive)
In an interview with Green Matters, Jennie Garth discussed her environmentalism journey, her love for Planet Oat plant-based milk, and prioritizing sustainability.
Long Island "Vegan" Bakery Caught Passing Dunkin' Donuts Off As Vegan and Gluten-Free
Cindysnacks has been a Long Island vegan staple since 2019, but the vegan shop discovered that the Savory Fig donuts it was serving were non-vegan Dunkin' donuts in disguise.
Açaí Makes the Best, Healthiest Smoothie Bowls — What Does It Taste Like?
Açaí is commonly incorporated into smoothies and bowls at health restaurants around the U.S. Since its proliferation, many wonder what it tastes like.
Truffles Are a Member of the Mushroom Family, so Why Are They so Expensive?
Truffles are a particularly finicky fungi that requires a certain set of skills to find. Their exorbitant prices balance out the effort it takes to harvest them.
Oscar Mayer Finally Launches Its First Plant-Based Meat Products
For the first time in 140 years, Oscar Mayer has launched its first line of vegan meats, making plant-based options even more accessible.
Picky Eaters: No Need to Fear Beets, a Subtly Sweet Nutritional Powerhouse
Beets have an earthy sweetness and can be the base of many delicious recipes. Learn more about what different beet varieties taste like.
Tofu Is a Versatile, Blank Canvas of Taste Upon Which Culinary Exploration Flourishes
Tofu by itself is rather plain and uninviting, but when combined with the right herbs, sauces, or other foods, it can be an explosion of flavor.
Forage Some Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms? Check Out These 10 Easy Recipes
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this flavorful and meaty mushroom. We’ve got 10 chicken of the woods recipes you'll want to make.
Investigative Animal Rights Documentary 'Christspiracy' Aims to Expose a "2,000-Year Cover-Up"
Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters' investigative documentary 'Christspiracy' aims to expose the exploitative relationship between religion and animals.
Here’s Why People Are Currently Boycotting Kellogg's
Consumers are lodging another boycott against Kellogg's, after the CEO's controversial comments about the corporation's advertising campaign.
Is Premier Protein Good for You? Here’s a Deep Dive Into the Popular Brand’s Ingredients
Premier Protein is a popular brand for those looking to increase their protein intake, but it might not be the healthiest option out there.
Recipe: Radhi Devlukia-Shetty's Plant-Based Chilled Soba Noodle Salad (Exclusive)
Plant-based chef Radhi Devlukia-Shetty's Chilled Soba Noodle Salad recipe is loaded with colorful veggies, sweetness, and heat that packs a punch.
You Won't Find *Any* Single-Use Cups at This NYC Coffee Shop (Exclusive)
Sharon Avnon Reuveni — the founder of NYC's low-waste coffee shop Purple Waves — talks sustainability and changing systems.
Are Pork Rinds Actually Healthy? Let's Explore Ways to Make This Snack Better for You
Pork rinds are not a healthy food, considering their high fat and sodium. However, there are healthy alternatives to pork rinds out there.
You Might Be Surprised to Know the Hidden Health Benefits of Banana Peppers
Banana peppers are a great topping for so many foods, but are they good for you? They contain many nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
Vegan Women Summit 2024 Welcomes Heather Mills, Maggie Baird, and More — Everything to Know
Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.
Is Gatorade Zero Actually Better for You? Here’s What to Know When Picking a Drink
Some experts consider Gatorade Zero better than regular Gatorade because it has zero sugar. However, it has other ingredients to watch out for.
