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How Is Your Carbon Footprint Measured?
Learn about how your “carbon footprint” is actually measured.Which Cereals Are Vegan? A List of Our Sugary and Healthy Plant-Based Favorites
Many of us are participating in Veganuary, while some are looking to transition to a plant-based diet, which has us wondering, "which cereals are vegan?"Up Your Culinary Game by Tackling the Most Googled Vegan Recipes of 2020
What were the most googled vegan recipes of 2020? Although most of last year was a bust, many of us thrived in the plant-based culinary department.Do Vegans Have Higher Levels of Testosterone?
Living a vegan lifestyle is often seen as stereotypical for many reasons. Among the misconceptions is the idea that vegans have lower testosterone than “real meat eaters,” but is that really true?Who Is Plant Based Jeff? What You Need to Know About His Sea Moss Products
Plant Based Jeff is a vegan transition coach best known for selling sea moss.Which Flowers are Edible?
Many beautiful and fragrant flowers are actually edible, and their unusual flavors offer innovative cooks a unique opportunity to incorporate new and unique tastes into their dishes.Why Veganuary Is the Perfect New Year’s Resolution for Reducing Your Impact in 2020
Veganuary director Wendy Matthews shares her best tips for eating vegan for 31 days with Green Matters.Opt for a Vegan Christmas Takeout Dinner If You Don't Feel Like Cooking This Year
Since you most likely aren't visiting friends or family this holiday season, consider ordering one of these vegan Christmas takeout dinners to-go.Is a Vegan Keto Diet Possible? Here's What You Need to Know
Can vegans be keto? Although the two diets don't tend to overlap, you can maintain a keto diet that's free of animal byproducts, if done correctly.Our Favorite Homemade — and Packaged — Vegan Christmas Cookies
Whether you or a beloved family member are vegan, spread holiday joy by sending homemade or packaged vegan Christmas cookies their way this year.The Drama Between Chloe Coscarelli and Vegan Chain, By Chloe — Explained
What happened between By Chloe and vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli? After a long legal battle, the chef was finally given back rights to the restaurant.Katherine Schwarzenegger Was Drinking Oatmilk Before It Was Cool — Exclusive
Katherine Schwarzenegger has been keeping very busy during quarantine, from having a baby to encouraging people to vote.Meghan Markle's Investment in This Vegan Coffee Company Is Game-Changing
Meghan Markle's first-ever public investment is with a vegan coffee company called Clevr Blends, the geniuses behind the first-ever instant oat milk latte.These Vegan Christmas Dinner Dishes Will Have Everyone Asking For Seconds
Although traditional Christmas dinners tend to contain animal byproducts, these vegan Christmas dinner ideas will be popular among friends and family.Is Colin Kaepernick Vegan? The NFL Star Just Dropped a Ben & Jerry’s Flavor
Colin Kaepernick and Ben & Jerry's just released a vegan ice cream flavor — but is Colin Kaepernick vegan?Vegan Jerky Is Sweeping the Nation — Here Are Some of Our Fave Brands
Whether you're embarking on a weekend-long camping trip, or if you're simply seeking out a new snack, vegan jerky is all the rage these days.How to Order Vegan at Any Mexican Restaurant
Knowing how to order vegan at a Mexican restaurant is not that difficult, so long as you understand the right questions to ask.Why Veganism Is Key to Zero-Waste Eating
Though the terms don’t always mean the same thing, there are some clear reasons why veganism is actually the key to zero-waste eating.A Definitive Ranking of Nuts by Protein Content: Almonds, Peanuts, and More
Nuts are delicious and nutritious additions to any diet, but which nuts are healthiest and which are ranked highest in protein?Singapore Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets, A World's First
Lab-grown chicken nuggets are finally set to hit the market, as Singapore has just become the first country to approve of them.These Vegan TikTok Accounts Provide for Endless Plant-Based Lifestyle Tips
For longtime vegans seeking inspiration, and newbies seeking plant-based tips and tricks, these vegan TikTok accounts are worth following.A Plant-Based Diet May Reduce the Effects of the Coronavirus, Studies Show
Does a vegan diet prevent the coronavirus? Although it may not fend off the disease, studies show that it may reduce the effects of the fatal disease.Eating Vegan at Noodles & Company Is Literally So Simple
Although sometimes eating vegan at chain restaurants isn't always easy, Noodles & Company has a wide variety of vegan options for customers.These Celebrity Chefs Have Opened Vegan Restaurants, So Just Take Our Money Already
Whether you're scoping out a new date night spot, or if you're looking for high quality eats, these celebrity chefs have opened vegan restaurants.Thanksgiving Instagram Captions to Show Off Your Vegan or Zero-Waste Turkey Day
Looking for an Instagram caption for your vegan or zero-waste Thanksgiving meal? We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!Do Vegans Eat Honey?
Vegans usually don't eat honey — here's everything you need to know about honey, and its impact on animals and the environment.Vegan Main Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Table
These vegan main dish recipes for Thanksgiving will keep your holiday table turkey-free.Did Impossible Foods Really Test on Animals?
Impossible Foods makes its “meat” entirely from plants, but some vegans have an issue with Impossible — namely, the company's decision to test on animals on occasion.Which Vegan Foods Have the Most Protein? These Plants Are Powerhouses
Protein is easy to get on a vegan diet — we've rounded up some of the best high-protein plant-based foods out there.Beyond Meat's Vegan Burgers Are Getting Meatier and Healthier
Beyond Meat has two new Beyond Burgers heading to market: one designed to be even meatier than the original, and one that has a significantly lower fat content.These Starbucks Drinks Are Completely Vegan and Seriously Delicious
Sometimes dairy-free specialty caffeinated drinks are hard to come by, but these vegan Starbucks drinks are seriously delicious and always available.Our Favorite Vegan Wines and Champagnes, for a Totally Ethical Sip
Wine and champagne isn't always vegan, so Green Matters compiled a list of the best plant-based bottles, for a completely ethical and guilt-free sip.Join These Animal-Loving Celebrities in Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Pledge
A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Pledge by Farm Sanctuary has gotten the attention of celebrities, including Alec Baldwin, Edie Falco, Rooney Mara, and Sia.Not All Protein Powder Is Fully Vegan, and Here's Why
Why aren't all protein powders entirely vegan? The healthy ingredient you most likely add to your smoothies may not be completely plant-based.This Group Is Bringing Plant-Based Food Options to Bodegas Across NYC
Although plant-based foods can be difficult to find in city settings, one group is making plant-based foods accessible by offering them in bodegas.Hack: Make Pizza Hut's Beyond Meat Pies Completely Vegan With This Easy Trick
Pizza Hut announced it would be offering Beyond Meat-topped pizzas, which can be made completely vegan with one easy hack.Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Turkey This Thanksgiving + Some of the Best on the Market
The turkey on your Thanksgiving table could be replaced with a plant-based option this year — here are a few of our favorites.Cranberries Might Be One of the Most Sustainable Dishes on Your Thanksgiving Menu
Cranberries might actually be one of the most sustainable Thanksgiving dishes on your holiday menu, based on how they're grown and harvested.What Is Bycatch? The Fishing Industry's Darkest Side Effect, Explained
Bycatch is the discarded sea animals who get caught in fishing nets and die as side effects of the commercial fishing industry.How to Order Vegan at Carl’s Jr.
Burger joints have not always been known for their vegan-friendly offerings, but a recent upswing in vegan lifestyles and green living has forced chains like Carl’s Jr. to amend their ways.How to Order Vegan at Domino's
At first glance, pizza doesn’t seem like the best choice for a vegan diet, but as this lifestyle becomes more widespread, popular chains like Domino's are starting to hop on the bandwagon.How to Lower Blood Pressure — Naturally
High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer,” but there are plenty of natural ways to lower it without always having to resort to complex medications.Here Are Our Favorite Vegan Soups From Restaurants Near You
'Tis the season for soup! That said, we've compiled an extensive list of our favorite vegan restaurant soups to enjoy via delivery or takeout.Does LeAnn Rimes Eat Plant-Based to Manage Her Psoriasis? What We Know
Are there food triggers associated with psoriasis? Dietitians believe there is a correlation between flare-ups and notoriously "inflammatory" foods.Chef Chloe Coscarelli on What It's Really Like to Cook Vegan for Thanksgiving — Exclusive
Green Matters participated in an exclusive virtual baking class with Chef Chloe Coscarelli, who spoke about cooking vegan dishes on Thanksgiving.What Ingredients Really Go Into an Impossible Burger?
Impossible Burgers are popping up in fast food chains everywhere these days, but what secret ingredients make these amazing meats so impossible in the first place?Here's Everything You Need to Know About Pea Milk
What is pea milk? The dairy-free alternative is beloved by plant-based foodies everywhere, and it's widely preferred over other plant-based milks.Disney-Loving Vegans, Rejoice! The Happiest Place on Earth Has Several Plant-Based Options
Do Disney Parks offer vegan options? The California and Florida-based parks actually offer quite a few plant-based options for meatless park goers.Natto Is a Plant-Based Japanese Delicacy That's Widely Beloved by Health Enthusiasts
What is natto? It's a plant-based delicacy from Japan comprised of fermented soybeans, and it's certainly a staple for many vegans out there.Wash Your Impossible Burger Down With Impossible Dairy Milk
Impossible Foods is working on a dairy milk product that tastes just like cow's milk — but it's made from plants.