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Health + Wellness

Is Milk Bad For You? The Truth About Dairy

Does cow’s milk really do a body good, or if not, is milk bad for you? Plus, six vegan milk brands you need to try.

by Tanya Flink

News

US Court Recognizes Animals as Legal Persons for the First Time

During an ongoing Colombian lawsuit, a US district court just recognized the approximately 100 hippos living along the Magdalena river in Colombia as legal persons.

Taste Test

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Nut Butters

From peanut to pecan, these spreadable vegan foodstuffs make for a healthy addition to any meal.

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The Essential Vegan Guide to Trader Joe’s

This popular grocery chain carries everything from cashew cheese to vegan chunky chocolate chip cookies. You just need to know what to look for.

Health + Wellness

The 5 Healthiest Cooking Oils for Vegan Diets

Don’t know which oil is best for you? We’ve got you covered.

Taste Test

These 8 Vegan Halloween Recipes Are So Good They’re Spooky!

These vegan libations, side dishes, entrées, and sweets will beckon the Halloween spirits for a ghoulishly grand treat.

Fashion + Beauty

The 8 Best Vegan Hydrating Skincare Products

Is your dry skin in need of some serious TLC? These hydrating, vegan, and cruelty-free products may just be the help your skin needs.

News

Another Study Links Plant-Based Diet to Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk

The new study, published in the Journal of Urology, finds that greater consumption of plant-based foods lowers the risk of prostate cancer for men under 65.

Health + Wellness

Our Favorite 3-Ingredient Avocado Face Mask for an Instant Pick-Me-Up

Avocado and oats make the best DIY face mask. Our director of digital strategy shares her favorite glow-up.

Interview

Why TikTok Star Tabitha Brown Never Loses Sight of Her Faith, Family, or Why She’s Vegan

From vegan tempeh sandwiches to the top tiers of TikTok to the TV screen, life has been a whirlwind for small-town girl-turned-bonafide-star Tabitha Brown.

Health + Wellness

I’m With Lizzo: Why the Vegan Anti-Fat Bias Needs to End Now

Vegan singer Lizzo recently took to TikTok to shut down critics for body-shaming her. In a world obsessed with size and a movement revolving around food, fat people are too often left without a seat at the table.

by Jasmin Singer

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Want To Date A Vegan Celebrity? Alicia Silverstone Just Joined Dating App Bumble

Clueless star and longtime vegan activist Alicia Silverstone is looking for love on Bumble.

Recipe

25 Most Popular Vegan Desserts to Make Before You Die

Cookies, cakes, brownies—we’re making them all.

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Ripple Foods Just Raised $60 Million to Make New Dairy-Free Products Out of Peas

Pea-milk maker Ripple Foods plans to use its $60 million funding to expand into new product categories, such as vegan cheese and dairy-free soft serve.

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Santorini’s First Vegan Boutique Hotel Is Now Open

Located on the Greek island of Santorini, MOD has been transformed into a fully vegan boutique hotel offering private suites with jacuzzis and complimentary in-room breakfast each morning.

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First Study of Its Kind Links Vegan Meat to Better Gut Health (Plus an Icky Side Effect)

Researchers found that replacing animal meat with vegan meats such as burgers, sausages, and meatballs can increase levels of health-promoting gut bacteria.

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LA’s Vegan Bodega Helps Communities In Need. Now, It’s Coming to Atlanta.

LaRayia’s Bodega will serve grab-and-go vegan meals in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market and provide free meals to communities in need at nearby Woodruff Park.

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Chef Matthew Kenney’s Newest Vegan Restaurant Is In the Maldives. Here’s What to Order.

by Nicole Axworthy

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Rock Legend Bryan Adams Just Helped Launch a New Vegan Dairy Company

by Nicole Axworthy

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It’s Finally Pumpkin Season at Trader Joe’s. Here Are the Best Vegan Finds

We’re celebrating the start of pumpkin-spice season by scouring the shelves at our favorite budget-friendly store.

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Saint Laurent Just Dropped Fur. These Are the Last-Remaining Hold Out Brands.

Luxury retailer Kering Group—parent company of fashion brands Saint Laurent and others—has implemented a ban on fur. The pressure is now on the last-remaining brands, which include Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Dolce & Gabbana, to ditch fur for good.

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Billie Eilish, Moby, and Joaquin Phoenix Demand COP26 Stop Ignoring Animal Agriculture’s Role in Climate Crisis

A group of 18 celebrities, including Billie Eilish, Moby, and Joaquin Phoenix, just sent an urgent demand to the COP26 president to highlight the importance of including animal agriculture in climate talks.

Recipe

15 Must-Try Vegan Fall Recipes to Make This Week

Grab an apron, and head to your kitchen to make these mouthwatering recipes perfect for a chilly fall day.

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Billie Eilish Wears Oscar de la Renta to Met Gala On One Condition: Ditch Fur Forever

Vegan singer Billie Eilish wore a stunning gown on the red carpet at the Met Gala, marking a historical change for Oscar de la Renta, one of fashion’s most iconic designers.

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The Long-Term Consequences of a Keto Diet: Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer, New Study Finds

A new study found that although a keto diet promotes quick weight loss, it also significantly increases the risk of heart disease, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer.