Food

We all know that refined sugar isn’t great for our health, but is natural sugar just as bad?

Former White House chef, Sam Kass, worked during the Obama administration, and is now a full-time food activist. He's now partnering with Blue Apron.

If you're looking for a plant-based treat, Pizza Hut is now testing vegetarian pepperoni pizza with Beyond Meat — here's where it's available.

Health gurus have touted the benefits of Amaranth for centuries — so here's what you should know about this historical plant-based ingredient.

Rhubarb is a delicious, uniquely-flavored vegetable that’s fairly easy to grow, but how well does it freeze?

The so-called alkaline diet is a means of raising the body's pH to healthy and higher alkaline levels, but how does it work? Is it actually safe?

Disposing of cooking oil isn’t a matter of just throwing it into the trash — there are various important environmental factors to consider.

Chloe Coscarelli’s vegan restaurant chain, By Chloe, has rebranded as Beatnic.

If you're looking to attend a vegan food festival at some point, there are so many across the U.S. that are definitely worth traveling for.

If you love summer corn, you're probably looking forward to the fact it's going to be in season soon! That said, here are our favorite recipes.

Matcha and green tea might look and smell pretty similar, but their unique differences often result in two very distinct taste experiences.

Goji berries are an uncommon but highly nutritious food with a myriad of health benefits.

Pumpkin seeds aren’t just something you scoop out and throw away, they’re a nutritious, healthy snack with many health benefits.

National Ice Cream Day is coming up, and even if you refrain from eating dairy, we've compiled vegan deals that everyone is bound to enjoy.

'Big Brother's' famous slop is a disgusting, albeit healthy mix, but is it vegan?

Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.

Green Matters caught up with 'Batwoman' actress Wallis Day, who shared her "Green Routine," sustainable fashion secrets, and her skincare routine.

TikTok is the internet's favorite reference for life hacks, and recently, users have been boiling potatoes in mesh bags. But is this really safe?

Lemon water is a cool, refreshing drink, but did you know that it might also offer some valuable health benefits?

Unique new vegan foods seem to launch just about every day in 2021.

Although Vermont is one of the most iconic producers of maple syrup worldwide, the Green Mountain State is nearly experiencing a maple syrup shortage.

Cactuses make great houseplants, but what happens if you eat one?

These inspiring vegan olympians are making world records while endorsing a plant-based diet.

These plant-based snacks and desserts are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July the vegan way!

These five world-famous tennis players have opted to follow a healthy and environmentally-conscious vegan diet.

Now you can eat plant-based meals like the stars, because a number of celebrities have opened their own droolworthy vegan restaurants nationwide.

Honey is often touted as an all-natural product, but the honey industry actually has many adverse effects on the environment.

'Jeopardy' guest host Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a longtime proponent of veganism, but is he a vegan himself?

Green Matters caught up with one of New York's most legendary celebrity tattoo artists, Bang Bang, to hear his "Green Routine" and collab with Lightlife.

National Eat Your Vegetables Day might be the perfect foray into vegan or vegetarian eating.

Popular cooking competition series, 'Hell's Kitchen,' finally has a vegan chef, and we caught up with her to discuss the challenges she faces.

Regardless of your summer plans, you'll likely find yourself at a campfire at some point — these are the best vegan marshmallows for making s'mores.

NBA star, Amar'e Stoudemire, grew up with parents in the agriculture industry — and now his farm has a stand coming to Union Square Farmers Market.

Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.

Do oysters make pearls to make them more desirable to humans or is this process little more than a happy accident.

The upcycled food trend is turning ugly vegetables and formerly wasted grains into new and impressive edibles.

Icelandic Provisions has just released a vegan skyr, and the company claims to be the first to sell a non-dairy skyr in the U.S.

Adding coffee to your home garden can give even the most stubborn plants a much-needed caffeine boost.

NBA Nets center, DeAndre Jordan, is now hosting his own plant-based cooking series called 'Cooking Clean.'

May 25 is National Wine Day, so we're spotlighting some of our favorite sustainable wineries that offer plant-based sips, recycling programs, and more.