An increasing number of people in the United States are eating plant-based meats for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. However, not all plant-based meat ingredients are healthy. Many people ...

Veganism involves avoiding animal products of all kinds, to avoid cruelty to animals. However, a person may follow a plant-based dietary plan for different reasons, such as their health or the ...

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people seek ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume fewer (or no) animal products. But while following plant-based ...

A whole-food, plant-based diet centers on vegetables, grains, and legumes. It’s linked to a lower risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Not all plant-based foods count — processed ...

October is National Vegetarian Month, and if you’ve been thinking about going plant-based, there are some key things to know. The term “plant-based” has been used in the wellness world for some time ...

Several years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to eat more plants. Doing so, I assumed, would be better for my health, for animals, and for the planet. Besides, it would be easy: The rise of ...

It’s not the same as going vegan, but it can also have a strong impact on reducing your carbon footprint. By Melissa Clark Melissa Clark is a food reporter and cooking columnist who has been reporting ...