Food

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.?

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?

Hunger is a major problem that communities worldwide grapple with regularly, but countries across the globe waste so much food every year.

Want access to fresh-grown produce right at your home but live in a city? Urban gardening is a small-space solution that only requires a rooftop.

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.

Cucumbers are a nutritious addition to any backyard garden, but what do you do if your formerly verdant cucumber leaves are starting to turn yellow?

It's crucial to continue supporting the Black community beyond Black History Month, so support these Black vegan chefs by buying their cookbooks.

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?

Elderberries have become particularly ubiquitous these days, but are elderberry products as good for your immune system as we’ve been led to believe?

Neftlix has a great reputation for putting out quality documentary content, but what are some of the best food-related documentaries the streaming service has to offer?

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