Food

Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and their disappearance could prove disastrous for every living thing on this planet.

Coffee offers a caffeine boost that many people need to start their day, but why does coffee make you go to the bathroom?

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.

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.

Why don't all vegans eat avocados? Some refrain from eating them for sustainability and ethical reasons — keep reading for more on the matter.

Unfortunately, one of Hawaii's biggest export crops is currently endangered by a rampant plant disease affecting Kona coffee plants statewide.

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.

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.?

Green Matters caught up with plant-based Michelin-Star chef Justin Bazdarich on his new Brooklyn restaurant, and about the rise of vegan fine dining.

The term dirty vegan might seem somewhat derogatory at first glance, but it’s an important differentiator for those that live a vegan lifestyle.

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.

Plant-based meat is becoming increasingly popular as the years go by, but is it actually good for you?

Vegetable gardening doesn’t always have to involve a large patch of soil, but which, if any, vegetables will grow best in pots?

New York City's vegan restaurants are at the top of their game — here are 25 of our favorites.

Does being plant-based help with gut health? Green Matters spoke with registered dietician, Siena Cid, about how being vegan affects your gut.

Learning how to properly season cast iron cookware is a skill that will take your culinary prowess to the very next level.

The battle over whether organic baby food is really necessary continues, so Green Matters spoke with an expert on why buying organic isn't needed.

Although herbs and spices won't cure severe anxiety, food expert and author Christine DeLozier offers herbs and spices that can help curb stress.

Starbucks used to offer customers a chance to get their drinks made in their own reusable cup from home, but is the company still offering this option even in the era of COVID-19?

Basil is a delicious, herbal addition to many dishes, and it happens to be one of the easiest herbs to grow at home.

Flavored seltzer has become quite popular in the last decade, but is there such a thing as organic seltzer?

John Oliver’s satirical discussions about environmentalism and animal cruelty have given rise to rumors regarding his alleged vegan lifestyle, but is there any truth behind these audacious assumptions?

When will bulk bins come back, post-pandemic? Several grocery stores are limiting bulk sections to stay pandemic-safe, but here's what companies think.

Different coffee filters can have different impacts on the flavor, aroma, and overall coffee experience, but do reusable filters work any better than disposable ones?

Many people are looking for healthy, effective ways to boost their immune systems, but how effective are some of these natural remedies?

Bottom trawling is a controversial fishing practice that's been deemed dangerous to ocean habitats and may be banned in the U.K. — but what is it?

If you're looking to stop drinking coffee — or reduce your daily dose — these natural energy boosters will give you a much-needed pick-me-up.

Oatly CEO Toni Petersson starred in a Super Bowl commercial about oatmilk — which immediately divided the internet during the football game.

Toxic heavy metals were found in baby food by seven popular brands, including supposedly organic, natural companies.

Are you vegan or vegetarian, looking for an alternative to eggs? These are the 15 best plant-based egg substitutes, according to longtime vegans.