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Celebrities

From DIY Chili Stations to Vegan Ranch: How Tabitha Brown Does Tailgating Season: “Baby, It’s Very Good.” From DIY Chili Stations to Vegan Ranch: How Tabitha Brown Does Tailgating Season: “Baby, It’s Very Good.”

October 5, 2025

Health

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Guide

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October 4, 2025

Chefs

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Nutrition

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Taste Test

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October 3, 2025

Health

Eating Less Protein, Not More, May Help You Live Longer Eating Less Protein, Not More, May Help You Live Longer

October 3, 2025

Celebrities

We Veganized Taylor Swift’s Famous Iced Chai Sugar Cookies We Veganized Taylor Swift’s Famous Iced Chai Sugar Cookies

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News

This Week in Vegan Food: How to Own Your Own Slutty Vegan, Walmart’s New Pizza, and Chipotle’s Delicious Change-Up This Week in Vegan Food: How to Own Your Own Slutty Vegan, Walmart’s New Pizza, and Chipotle’s Delicious Change-Up

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Nutrition

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News

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October 2, 2025

City Guide

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News

Jane Goodall May Be Remembered for Her Work With Chimpanzees, But Her Real Legacy Is Fighting Factory Farming Jane Goodall May Be Remembered for Her Work With Chimpanzees, But Her Real Legacy Is Fighting Factory Farming

October 2, 2025

Environment

Is Your Dog’s Dinner Wrecking the Planet? New Study Says Yes Is Your Dog’s Dinner Wrecking the Planet? New Study Says Yes

October 2, 2025

Taste Test

Peruvian Staples From Ceviche to Lomo Saltado Get a Plant-Based Makeover Peruvian Staples From Ceviche to Lomo Saltado Get a Plant-Based Makeover

October 2, 2025

Recipe

Four-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pancakes Four-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pancakes

October 5, 2025

Recipe

Vegan Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Cookies Vegan Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Cookies

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Recipe

Vegan Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup Vegan Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup

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Recipe

Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce

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Recipe

Gingery Butternut Squash Soup Gingery Butternut Squash Soup

October 4, 2025

Recipe

Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Tarts Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Tarts

October 4, 2025

Recipe

Vegan Buttery Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole Vegan Buttery Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole

October 4, 2025

Recipe

Charred Brussels Sprouts With Black Garlic Charred Brussels Sprouts With Black Garlic

October 4, 2025

Recipe

Super-Sized Fruity Vegan Pop Tart Super-Sized Fruity Vegan Pop Tart

October 3, 2025

Recipe

Easy, Creamy Pumpkin Soup With White Beans Easy, Creamy Pumpkin Soup With White Beans

October 3, 2025

Recipe

Spiced Belgian Waffles With Blood Orange Sauce Spiced Belgian Waffles With Blood Orange Sauce

October 3, 2025

Recipe

Easy Vegan Cheesy Garlic Potatoes and Broccoli Easy Vegan Cheesy Garlic Potatoes and Broccoli

October 2, 2025

Recipe

Creamy Almond Butter Hot Chocolate Creamy Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

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Recipe

Roasted Vegetable and Tofu Buddha Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable and Tofu Buddha Sheet Pan

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Restaurants

Better Than a Big Mac: Juicy Meatless Burgers That Rival the McDonald’s Classic Better Than a Big Mac: Juicy Meatless Burgers That Rival the McDonald’s Classic

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Today's Top Stories

From DIY Chili Stations to Vegan Ranch: How Tabitha Brown Does Tailgating Season: “Baby, It’s Very Good.” From DIY Chili Stations to Vegan Ranch: How Tabitha Brown Does Tailgating Season: “Baby, It’s Very Good.”

Eat These 5 Science-Backed Foods to Help Boost Your Memory Eat These 5 Science-Backed Foods to Help Boost Your Memory

How to Order Vegan at Subway: A Sandwich Lover’s Guide How to Order Vegan at Subway: A Sandwich Lover’s Guide

These Must-Make Emeril Lagasse Recipes Put the “Bam” in Plant-Based These Must-Make Emeril Lagasse Recipes Put the “Bam” in Plant-Based

What are the Benefits of Miso Soup? Plus, How to Make This Traditional Japanese Dish Vegan What are the Benefits of Miso Soup? Plus, How to Make This Traditional Japanese Dish Vegan

We Put Ketchup in Everything—And You Should, Too We Put Ketchup in Everything—And You Should, Too

Eating Less Protein, Not More, May Help You Live Longer Eating Less Protein, Not More, May Help You Live Longer

We Veganized Taylor Swift’s Famous Iced Chai Sugar Cookies We Veganized Taylor Swift’s Famous Iced Chai Sugar Cookies

This Week in Vegan Food: How to Own Your Own Slutty Vegan, Walmart’s New Pizza, and Chipotle’s Delicious Change-Up This Week in Vegan Food: How to Own Your Own Slutty Vegan, Walmart’s New Pizza, and Chipotle’s Delicious Change-Up

How to Gain Weight on a Vegan Diet: Nutrition Experts Weigh In How to Gain Weight on a Vegan Diet: Nutrition Experts Weigh In

139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor 139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor

20 Reasons (and 60 Restaurants) Why Los Angeles Is a Plant-Based Paradise 20 Reasons (and 60 Restaurants) Why Los Angeles Is a Plant-Based Paradise

Jane Goodall May Be Remembered for Her Work With Chimpanzees, But Her Real Legacy Is Fighting Factory Farming Jane Goodall May Be Remembered for Her Work With Chimpanzees, But Her Real Legacy Is Fighting Factory Farming

Is Your Dog’s Dinner Wrecking the Planet? New Study Says Yes Is Your Dog’s Dinner Wrecking the Planet? New Study Says Yes

Peruvian Staples From Ceviche to Lomo Saltado Get a Plant-Based Makeover Peruvian Staples From Ceviche to Lomo Saltado Get a Plant-Based Makeover

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Four-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pancakes Four-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pancakes

Vegan Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Cookies Vegan Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Cookies

Vegan Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup Vegan Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup

Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce

Gingery Butternut Squash Soup Gingery Butternut Squash Soup

Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Tarts Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Tarts

Vegan Buttery Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole Vegan Buttery Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole

Charred Brussels Sprouts With Black Garlic Charred Brussels Sprouts With Black Garlic

Super-Sized Fruity Vegan Pop Tart Super-Sized Fruity Vegan Pop Tart

Easy, Creamy Pumpkin Soup With White Beans Easy, Creamy Pumpkin Soup With White Beans

Spiced Belgian Waffles With Blood Orange Sauce Spiced Belgian Waffles With Blood Orange Sauce

Easy Vegan Cheesy Garlic Potatoes and Broccoli Easy Vegan Cheesy Garlic Potatoes and Broccoli

Creamy Almond Butter Hot Chocolate Creamy Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

Roasted Vegetable and Tofu Buddha Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable and Tofu Buddha Sheet Pan

Better Than a Big Mac: Juicy Meatless Burgers That Rival the McDonald’s Classic Better Than a Big Mac: Juicy Meatless Burgers That Rival the McDonald’s Classic