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10 Vegan Recipes That Celebrate the Fall Season
The arrival of autumn brings the need for cozy, comforting fall staples, this time with a vegan twist.
7 Delicious Zero-Waste Recipes to Repurpose Your Leftover Rice
Making too much rice doesn’t have to be a wasteful thing. There are plenty of great ways to reinvigorate yesterday’s rice.
7 Ways to Make Vegan Chili, Because Fall Is Finally Here
There's truly nothing better than getting cozy with a heaping cup of plant-based chili — here are a few different ways to make the vegan delicacy.
Apple Picking Tips to Help You Ring in the Fall Season
Apple picking season is almost here, and here are some helpful tips to get you started.
7 Zero-Waste Tea Companies That Mix Flavor and Sustainability
This selection of organic, zero-waste teas are a delicious way to celebrate sustainability.
Vegan Captions for Instagram: Quotes, Puns, and More
These vegan Instagram captions are perfect for your plant-based food posts.
A Beginner's Guide to Smoothie-Making
From finding the perfect blender to scouting out recipes and necessary additives, there are so many ways to personalize your morning smoothie.
Is It OK to Eat Potato Sprouts?
Nobody likes when a potato starts looking at you, but are those eye-like potato sprouts safe to eat?
Coffee, Cocoa, and Avocados Are Among Many Crops Going Extinct, Due to Climate Change
Global warming is driving several animals and plants to extinction — in fact, a wide range of crops are going extinct due to climate change.
What Makes Heirloom Tomatoes So Unique and Colorful?
Why are heirloom tomatoes so colorful and where do all these peculiar pigments come from?
Kombucha Benefits: It's More Than Just a Trendy Beverage
Kombucha is more than just a trendy beverage, it's a nutritious fermented tea with many proven health benefits.
A Definitive Ranking of the 7 Best Vegan Nuggets on the Market Right Now
If you were a fan of nuggets growing up, we've definitively ranked the best vegan nuggets on the market right now, to feed your inner child.
Do Farmers Markets Participate in EBT and SNAP Programs?
Farmers markets are a great way for people to pick up fresh produce, but do they take EBT?
Why Vegan ZeaStar's Plant-Based Sashimi Might Be the Seafood of the Future (Exclusive)
Overfishing is at an all-time high, but plant-based alternatives like Vegan ZeaStar are changing the way that many people approach seafood such as sashimi.
Spice up Your Weeknight Dinners With These Vegan Chorizo Recipes
Whether you're looking to make plant-based nachos or a spicy breakfast sandwich, these vegan chorizo recipes will spice up your home-cooked meals.
Vegans, Get Ready For Fall With These Plant-Based Starbucks Drinks
Vegans can get in on the fall fun at Starbucks, too — ordering the PSL vegan is easy, and there are so many other drinks that can be made plant-based.
Vegan Charcuterie Board Connoisseurs To Follow on TikTok, Before Your Next Party
Although charcuterie boards are traditionally made with meat and cheese, there are so many creative TikToker vegans who post charcuterie board ideas.
How to Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day With a Vegan Twist
Sept. 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day, and these recipes and frozen pizzas can help you celebrate the delicious holiday in a thoroughly vegan way.
Is Pumpkin Spice Vegan? You Can Enjoy a Plant-Based Version of the Popular Fall Drink
Is pumpkin spice vegan? The popular fall drink isn't traditionally plant-based, but you can take special steps to make sure it's vegan.
Tips for Joining or Starting a Community Garden in Your Neighborhood
Community gardens are a great way of growing produce and bringing a community together, but how does one join an existing community garden?
This Farm-to-Table Restaurant Grows Its Produce in Amazing On-Site Greenhouses (Exclusive)
We spoke to the owner of a farm-to-table restaurant in New Hampshire, that grows most of its own produce in amazing on-site greenhouses, sustainably.
6 Healthy Ways to Lower Cholesterol — Naturally
These natural methods for lowering bad cholesterol might even make you feel better in other ways as well.
Lean, Mean, but Not so Green: How Avocados Impact the Environment
Avocados are a healthy, delicious superfood, but unfortunately their impact on the environment is less than spectacular.
6 Vegan Subscription Boxes Worth Trying — Snacks, Beauty, and More
These vegan subscription boxes are a great way to try out new brands of vegan cosmetics and snack foods.
Vegan Fried Chicken Company From ‘Shark Tank,’ Atlas Monroe, to Enter Grocery Stores (Exclusive)
Vegan chicken has been a trend on 'Shark Tank,' and Atlas Monroe's incredible fried plant-based chicken and Jada Spices' vegan mixes have become wildly popular.
A Black-Owned, Late-Night Vegan Burger Joint Is Coming to NYC (Exclusive)
Jerrell’s Betr Brgr, a new Black-owned, late night, vegan burger restaurant, is opening in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood.
How Natural Sugars Affect the Body
We all know that refined sugar isn’t great for our health, but is natural sugar just as bad?
Former White House Chef, Sam Kass, on Life After Cooking For Obama (Exclusive)
Former White House chef, Sam Kass, worked during the Obama administration, and is now a full-time food activist. He's now partnering with Blue Apron.
Thanks to Beyond Meat, Vegetarians Can Now Enjoy Pizza Hut’s Take On Pepperoni Pizza
If you're looking for a plant-based treat, Pizza Hut is now testing vegetarian pepperoni pizza with Beyond Meat — here's where it's available.
The Rich History of Amaranth, Its Health Benefits, and How You Can Use It
Health gurus have touted the benefits of Amaranth for centuries — so here's what you should know about this historical plant-based ingredient.
How to Freeze and Store Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a delicious, uniquely-flavored vegetable that’s fairly easy to grow, but how well does it freeze?
Met Gala to Serve Fully Plant-Based Menu for the First Time
The 2021 Met gala will be vegan, serving a sustainable, plant-based menu to all of its fashionable guests.
6 Reasons Why Your Hens Aren't Laying Any Eggs
If your chickens aren’t laying eggs and you’re not sure why, these potential causes might provide some valuable insight.
The Alkaline Diet: How It Works, If It's Safe, and More
The so-called alkaline diet is a means of raising the body's pH to healthy and higher alkaline levels, but how does it work? Is it actually safe?
The Safest and Most Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Cooking Oil
Disposing of cooking oil isn’t a matter of just throwing it into the trash — there are various important environmental factors to consider.
Bye, Chloe — Welcome, Beatnic
Chloe Coscarelli’s vegan restaurant chain, By Chloe, has rebranded as Beatnic.
Vegan Food Festivals Across the U.S. That Are Worth Traveling For
If you're looking to attend a vegan food festival at some point, there are so many across the U.S. that are definitely worth traveling for.
Easy Summer Corn Recipes to Make For Every BBQ
If you love summer corn, you're probably looking forward to the fact it's going to be in season soon! That said, here are our favorite recipes.
Matcha vs. Green Tea: Understanding the Important Differences Between the Two
Matcha and green tea might look and smell pretty similar, but their unique differences often result in two very distinct taste experiences.
4 Unusual Benefits of Eating Goji Berries
Goji berries are an uncommon but highly nutritious food with a myriad of health benefits.
Pumpkin Seeds Have Endless Nutritional Benefits
Pumpkin seeds aren’t just something you scoop out and throw away, they’re a nutritious, healthy snack with many health benefits.
Aspartame: Diabetic Lifeline or Cancer-Causing Sweetener?
We’ve all heard the rumors about aspartame, but is it really that bad for you?
Not Just a Seasoning: Oregano Oil Has Many Health Benefits
Oregano isn’t just for seasoning. The oil that’s made from the leaves has some amazing health benefits.
Vegan National Ice Cream Day Deals That Will Keep You Cool This July
National Ice Cream Day is coming up, and even if you refrain from eating dairy, we've compiled vegan deals that everyone is bound to enjoy.
‘Big Brother’ Slop Looks Pretty Gross — but Is It Vegan?
'Big Brother's' famous slop is a disgusting, albeit healthy mix, but is it vegan?
A Zero-Waste Chef Gives Tips on Reducing Your Impact in the Kitchen (Exclusive)
Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.
Wallis Day Shares Her "Green Routine" After Finishing 'Batwoman' (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with 'Batwoman' actress Wallis Day, who shared her "Green Routine," sustainable fashion secrets, and her skincare routine.
TikTok's New Favorite Hack Is Boiling Potatoes in the Mesh Bag — but Is It Actually Safe?
TikTok is the internet's favorite reference for life hacks, and recently, users have been boiling potatoes in mesh bags. But is this really safe?
Cool and Refreshing: 5 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
Lemon water is a cool, refreshing drink, but did you know that it might also offer some valuable health benefits?