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Eat Like a Blue Zoner: How to Follow the Nicoyan Diet From Costa Rica

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Eat Like a Blue Zoner: How to Follow the Nicoyan Diet From Costa Rica

Nicoya, Costa Rica is a Blue Zone longevity hot spot. But what is its secret? In part, it’s plants.

January 31, 2026

Health + Wellness

From Fibermaxxing to Matcha: The Top 10 Wellness Trends of 2026 From Fibermaxxing to Matcha: The Top 10 Wellness Trends of 2026

January 30, 2026

Want Hair Like Sabrina Carpenter? A Dietitian Says Start With Your Plate Want Hair Like Sabrina Carpenter? A Dietitian Says Start With Your Plate

January 30, 2026

Fuel Your Body With These High-Protein Plant-Based Snacks Fuel Your Body With These High-Protein Plant-Based Snacks

January 29, 2026

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Healthy Desserts That Don’t Taste Healthy? Try These 5 Tricks Healthy Desserts That Don’t Taste Healthy? Try These 5 Tricks

January 29, 2026

The Vegan Milk That Works Best in Green Smoothies, According to Science The Vegan Milk That Works Best in Green Smoothies, According to Science

January 29, 2026

Coffee, Chickpeas, and a Longer Life? Here’s What Research Says Coffee, Chickpeas, and a Longer Life? Here’s What Research Says

January 28, 2026

Wash and Store Your Greens the Right Way to Maximize Taste and Reduce Food Waste Wash and Store Your Greens the Right Way to Maximize Taste and Reduce Food Waste

January 27, 2026

Purple Carrot’s Vegan Meals Are a Game-Changer Whether You Love or Hate Cooking. Here’s Why. Purple Carrot’s Vegan Meals Are a Game-Changer Whether You Love or Hate Cooking. Here’s Why.

January 26, 2026

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Eat Like a Blue Zoner With These Staples From the Okinawan Diet Eat Like a Blue Zoner With These Staples From the Okinawan Diet

January 25, 2026

Think You Know Protein? These Meat-Free Foods Might Surprise You

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Think You Know Protein? These Meat-Free Foods Might Surprise You

While some plant-based protein sources are obvious, the foods on this list may surprise you.

Health + Wellness

You Don’t Need to Eat Fish to Get the Benefits of Heart-Healthy Omega-3s You Don’t Need to Eat Fish to Get the Benefits of Heart-Healthy Omega-3s

January 24, 2026

Just a Half Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Cuts Dementia Risk By 28 Percent, Study Finds Just a Half Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Cuts Dementia Risk By 28 Percent, Study Finds

January 23, 2026

Store-Bought Salad Dressing Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore, Make These Easy Vegan Dressings Instead Store-Bought Salad Dressing Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore, Make These Easy Vegan Dressings Instead

January 22, 2026

Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality and Environmental Impact, Research Finds Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality and Environmental Impact, Research Finds

January 22, 2026

These Frozen Vegan Pizzas Rival Delivery These Frozen Vegan Pizzas Rival Delivery

January 21, 2026

Another Surprising Use for Jackfruit: Diabetes-Friendly and Gluten-Free Flour Another Surprising Use for Jackfruit: Diabetes-Friendly and Gluten-Free Flour

January 21, 2026

What Fuels Carrie Underwood’s Busy Lifestyle? Her Signature “Ugly” Lasagna What Fuels Carrie Underwood’s Busy Lifestyle? Her Signature “Ugly” Lasagna

January 21, 2026

Protein-Packed and Totally Addictive, Fox Nuts Are the New Popcorn Protein-Packed and Totally Addictive, Fox Nuts Are the New Popcorn

January 21, 2026

Yes, Eating Cheese Gives You Nightmares, Research Finds Yes, Eating Cheese Gives You Nightmares, Research Finds

January 20, 2026

These Are the 9 Healthiest Desserts, According to a Dietitian These Are the 9 Healthiest Desserts, According to a Dietitian

January 20, 2026

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We Are Obsessed With the Plant Protein Options at This Healthy Meal Delivery Service—and You Should Be, Too We Are Obsessed With the Plant Protein Options at This Healthy Meal Delivery Service—and You Should Be, Too

January 19, 2026

Could Turmeric and Rhubarb Play a Role in Stopping the Next Pandemic? Could Turmeric and Rhubarb Play a Role in Stopping the Next Pandemic?

January 19, 2026

Ditch the Booze This Dry January With These Zero-ABV Brands Ditch the Booze This Dry January With These Zero-ABV Brands

January 19, 2026

Forget Cereal, Vegetables Are the True Breakfast of Champions Forget Cereal, Vegetables Are the True Breakfast of Champions

January 19, 2026

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Plant Versus Animal Protein: Experts Weigh in on the Power of Plants Plant Versus Animal Protein: Experts Weigh in on the Power of Plants

January 18, 2026

Gluten-Free and Vegan? Here’s What to Eat for Optimal Health Gluten-Free and Vegan? Here’s What to Eat for Optimal Health

January 17, 2026

You Can Make These Vegan Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes You Can Make These Vegan Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

January 16, 2026

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If You’re Not Eating Winter Squash, You’re Missing Out on These Health Benefits If You’re Not Eating Winter Squash, You’re Missing Out on These Health Benefits

January 16, 2026

How Quickly Can Your Cholesterol Drop on a Plant-Based Diet? How Quickly Can Your Cholesterol Drop on a Plant-Based Diet?

January 15, 2026

Improve Your Fiber, Protein, and Fat Game With One Food: Chia Seeds Improve Your Fiber, Protein, and Fat Game With One Food: Chia Seeds

January 15, 2026

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Protein Powders (Because They’re Not All the Same) The VegNews Guide to Vegan Protein Powders (Because They’re Not All the Same)

January 14, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Says the OMAD Diet Keeps Him ‘Lean and Mean’ at 76, But Experts Caution Against It Bruce Springsteen Says the OMAD Diet Keeps Him ‘Lean and Mean’ at 76, But Experts Caution Against It

January 14, 2026

Here’s How To Make Creamy, Dairy-Free Cheese With Ingredients Already In Your Kitchen Here’s How To Make Creamy, Dairy-Free Cheese With Ingredients Already In Your Kitchen

January 14, 2026

America Is Stressed the Hell Out. Denmark’s Answer Is Surprisingly Simple. America Is Stressed the Hell Out. Denmark’s Answer Is Surprisingly Simple.

January 13, 2026

Struggling to Manage Type 1 Diabetes? A Plant-Based Diet Can Help, Experts Say Struggling to Manage Type 1 Diabetes? A Plant-Based Diet Can Help, Experts Say

January 12, 2026

This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze

January 12, 2026

The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat, and 7 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat, and 7 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

January 11, 2026

What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe? What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe?

January 11, 2026

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Want to Eat Like a Blue Zoner? Try These Easy-to-Make Recipes Want to Eat Like a Blue Zoner? Try These Easy-to-Make Recipes

January 10, 2026

High Fiber, Healthy Fats: These 17 Heart-Healthy Recipes Are Showstoppers, Too High Fiber, Healthy Fats: These 17 Heart-Healthy Recipes Are Showstoppers, Too

January 10, 2026

The Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Plus 10 Vegan Mushroom Recipes The Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Plus 10 Vegan Mushroom Recipes

January 10, 2026

The Tofu Era Is Upon Us: How This Ancient Protein Is Redefining Clean Eating The Tofu Era Is Upon Us: How This Ancient Protein Is Redefining Clean Eating

January 9, 2026

18 Vegan Matcha Recipes, From Waffles to Cookies 18 Vegan Matcha Recipes, From Waffles to Cookies

January 9, 2026

Yes, You Can Have Dessert and Still Keep It Heart-Healthy—Here’s How Yes, You Can Have Dessert and Still Keep It Heart-Healthy—Here’s How

January 8, 2026

Health + Wellness

Another Blue Zones Secret: Eating Beans Every Day Could Help You Live Past 100 Another Blue Zones Secret: Eating Beans Every Day Could Help You Live Past 100

January 7, 2026

Jessie J on Managing Endometriosis: “I Went Vegan, and I Could Walk Without Pain” Jessie J on Managing Endometriosis: “I Went Vegan, and I Could Walk Without Pain”

January 6, 2026

The 2026 Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies The 2026 Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies

January 6, 2026

A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Is Healthy and Sustainable: Here’s How to Eat WFPB A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Is Healthy and Sustainable: Here’s How to Eat WFPB

January 6, 2026

Meat or Plants? When It Comes to Muscle Building, Research Says It Doesn’t Matter Meat or Plants? When It Comes to Muscle Building, Research Says It Doesn’t Matter

January 5, 2026

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Why a ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch Has Us Rethinking Non-Toxic Cookware Why a ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch Has Us Rethinking Non-Toxic Cookware

January 5, 2026

Why a Vegan Diet Could Help With Weight Loss and Better Sex Why a Vegan Diet Could Help With Weight Loss and Better Sex

January 4, 2026