We’ve been off the teet for quite some time, but new research continues to show that consuming animal milk is not for humans.
Case in point? A large study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in June found that men who consume the most dairy have a 60% higher risk of developing prostate cancer than those who do not.
7Burger King leads the way for vegan future of fast food
When you take a look at the global picture, Burger King is doing the most when it comes to vegan food. which led us to ask the question in August if the chain would be the first of its kind to drop meat for good.
While meat is still on the menu at Burger King, the chain continues to pioneer a plant-based future for fast food and has introduced plant-based burgers to its menu in more than 70 countries to date.
8Keto is the least healthy diet of the year
Ever wonder what eating mostly bacon, cheese, and butter will do to your health? These are the building blocks of a keto diet, and this way of eating was ranked as the least healthy, according to nutrition experts at US News and World Report.
Not surprisingly, experts ranked plant-centric diets at the top for their filling, fiber-rich foods and environmental benefits.
9Food Network taps Tabitha Brown to host first vegan show
While eating plant-based is becoming more popular, the Food Network has finally launched its first vegan cooking show, It's Complicated Plated, which pits chefs against each other to cook for picky eaters.
And who better to host the network’s first vegan show? none other than easy-to-watch personality Tabitha Brown.
10Taco Bell gets into vegan beef
Taco Bell has been a longtime favorite for many stranded late-night partygoers looking for a quick bite of something tasty. This fall, midnight snackers in and around Birmingham, AL, were pleasantly surprised with a vegan beef option at approximately 50 Taco Bell locations.
What would we order? Please serve 10 vegan beef soft tacos al fresco with a handful of fire sauce packets.
11Taco Bell and Beyond Meat launch vegan steak
What's the latest from Taco Bell? Here we go again... this time with a vegan steak twist.
Beyond Meat and Taco Bell have been teasing their partnership for a few years, and in October, that turned into an announcement of epic proportions. Beyond Carne Asada, a marinated vegan steak, arrived at approximately 50 test locations in the Dayton, OH, area.
The best part? It didn’t cost extra to upgrade from animal meat to Beyond’s vegan steak
12Massive avocado study finds cholesterol benefits
Avocados are so temperamental when it comes to ripening, but science says eating them has a host of benefits. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association this summer found that eating these green-hued berries (that’s right) daily can help lower cholesterol.
And our big batch of guac has been slowly browning in the fridge ever since.