Food

Moringa is not a word that many folks are familiar with, but this incredible plant has been used for culinary and medical purposes for centuries.

Doctors and dietitians are always talking about the benefits of giving up sugar, but what sweetening substitutes can you use in place of it?

There are many things to look forward to in terms of getting vaccinated. But discounts and freebies are unexpected perks, offered to those who received the shot.

Green Matters spoke with Slutty Vegan owner, Pinky Cole, about inspiring others to eat plant-based foods, and expanding her restaurant empire.

Black seed oil has many health benefits but why is taking it also a risk for some people?

What does Chipotle do with leftovers? The chain restaurant combats food waste in a number of ways, by mindfully preparing, composting, and donating.

Many restaurants produce quite a bit of waste between packaging and utensils, but we spoke with the creator of an app that rates restaurants on sustainability practices.

Lizzo is constantly blessing TikTok with plant-based recipes, leading her fans to wonder if she is vegan.

Jarr, a Vancouver-based business, is a package-free grocery delivery service, and Green Matters was able to catch up with the founder, Emily Sproule.

Here's why Tyson is one of many meat producers to start offering plant-based options, in an attempt to lower their impact and curb the climate crisis.

New York City's famous Eleven Madison Park has rebranded with a fully vegan menu, becoming one of two three-Michelin-starred vegan restaurants worldwide.

Baskin-Robbins' became the biggest U.S. ice cream chain to offer vegan ice cream, after launching oat milk-based ice cream at all locations nationwide.

New Belgium released Torched Earth Ale, which is meant to reflect the "tastes of the future," and it's intentionally really terrible.

Although Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's has been postponed this year, due to the ongoing pandemic, we've made a full list of the brand's vegan flavors.

Global doughnut chain, Dunkin', is about to release over 40 vegan doughnut flavors — here's where and when you'll be able to taste them for yourself.

Vegan diets are often considered the healthiest choice when it comes to overall nutrition, but will adopting a vegan diet lower cholesterol?

Researchers in Montana are coating seeds with ghost pepper powder to keep deer mice away as native plants return to the grasslands.

If meal prepping is what gets you through the week, we've spoken to a few of our favorite vegan foodies for plant-based lunch recipes and ideas.

Humans have been collecting honey from bees for thousands of years, but are bees making honey for us or for their own benefit?

April 7 happens to be National Beer Day, and to honor our favorite hoppy drink, we've rounded up a list of our favorite sustainable beers.

Seaweed has been dubbed a newly-discovered superfood, but are there really any health benefits to this slimy substance?

Are produce stickers edible? As an avid fruit and vegetable consumer, you've most likely eaten a sticker or two accidentally — does it matter?

Does a vegan diet increase fertility? Various studies shows that abiding by a vegan or animal-free diet may increase your chances of conception.

A Thai supermarket is using discarded banana leaves instead of plastic to bundle produce.

These vegan comfort food recipes will prompt even the fussiest eaters to ask for a second helping.

Planting a vertical vegetable garden is a great way to save space and take your gardening skills to a whole new dimension.

With all the healthy food choices available today, breaking down which foods are the healthiest is no easy task.

A fun, outdoor springtime activity (that can be done socially-distanced!) is a picnic — so, we've rounded up our favorite eco-friendly supplies.

Need some new ieas for your plant-based breakfasts? These 7 plant-based breakfast ideas are packed with nutrients, and will start your day off right.

Vegetables aren’t dangerous on their own — it’s our intervention during the growing process that makes them so.

Feeding cattle seaweed could reduce their methane emissions by 82 percent — but why are we trying to fix this broken, polluting industry?

What exactly is baked oats? TikTok's latest food trend is a sweet twist on a classic breakfast.

Bananas are a colorful treat beloved by all, but is eating a banana a day considered healthy?

Food waste is a huge issue at grocery stores nationwide, but Shelf Engine released a new piece of AI technology that helps grocers eliminate that.

There are thousands of options sitting on the shelf and in the fridge of your local supermarket, but what foods are the least sustainable?

The 2021 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen have been unveiled by the EWG, advising U.S. shoppers on what produce to buy organic.

In other countries, countless people keep their eggs right out at room temperature, so why do they need to be refrigerated in the U.S.?

Michelle Obama has always been an advocate of healthy, sustainable eating, but does that mean she’s vegan?

Are there any non-animal-based foods or supplements that will allow vegans to get vitamin B12?

Chef Max La Manna keeps his kitchen zero-waste and vegan — and he wrote a book called "More Plants Less Waste" to help you do the same.