With the number of vegans increasing all over the world, more fast food restaurants are adding vegetarian/vegan foods to their menus. This can be great even if you aren’t following those lifestyles but want more nutritious fast foods when you’re in a hurry. The catch: although the foods are delicious, it doesn’t always mean they’re healthy for you.
You think you’re following a vegan diet, but you might be bringing animal-derived ingredients into it without even realizing it. Here are surprising foods that contain them so you can replace them with vegan substitutes.
With all the dangers of sugar being exposed and people searching for a healthier alternative, it seems coconut sugar is ready to take the crown for the healthiest sugar around. But is this a sweet truth?
Gluten-free foods might feel healthier to you, but a recent study found that there could be toxic substances, arsenic, lingering in rice, a popular staple for people following a gluten-free eating plan.
GMOs seem to be appearing in many foods these days, which is a scary thought. Now, recent studies reveal that even natural foods could be contaminated by these unnatural ingredients.
Medicine is not your only ammunition against allergies during the summer months. What you eat can play an important role, so make sure you stock up on these foods. Here’s why they’re so good for you.
Salad is healthy and you probably want to eat more of it during the hotter months. But you don’t have to stick to boring recipes. Here are fresh ways to bring your salads to life.
When the heat turns up a notch, you want to ensure you stay hydrated. Drinking water is a must, but you can increase your water intake by reaching for foods that are packed with H2O. Here are some of the hottest – or coolest! – water-rich foods that make a splash.
Forget guilt over calories – the next time you dig into your favourite meal, you might feel guilt over culled forests, displaced animal homes and less oxygen on the planet.
If you’re keen on adding a bit of excitement to your love life, consider going vegan. Studies have shown that vegans are having better sex than non-vegans. Here’s why!