Food

Interested in making a gooey plant-based dessert? Here's the exclusive recipe for Ruby Bhogal's Sticky Toffee Pudding Sheet Cake, exclusively shared with Green Matters.

A viral video shows the unexpected way one farm harvests their carrots.

Supplements are a largely unregulated industry, and keto gummies are being promoted as an easy weight-loss drug, but they could upset your stomach.

In 2024, Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, announced it would create a vegan version of the spread — plus, other vegan nutellas for your cravings.

Panda Express' Beyond the Original Orange Chicken has been a customer favorite for years, so plant-based folks are anticipating the release of a vegan version.

Some consumers object on moral grounds to the labor concerns in the cocoa industry. Luckily, ethical, cocoa-free chocolate alternatives abound.

Green Matters exclusively spoke with the owners of Lagusta's Luscious Café and Dulce Vegan Bakery & Café in honor of Pride Month.

Check out the 10 winners of our award for the best organic snack brands for kids!

Vegan M&M's pack all the sweet, crunchy punch of the original without any of the animal products, animal testing, or unethical labor conditions.

Each one of these plant-based chocolate bars and chocolate-covered snacks has no animal products and adheres to fair trade practices.

Most margarines contain no animal byproducts but not all butter alternatives are considered vegan.

These vegan butter brands use plant-based alternatives to dairy, including coconut oil, olive oil, and almond milk to produce delicious doppelganger.

Though crab apples can safely be eaten as-is, the seeds inside can be very dangerous.

Can you eat a wild strawberry? How about a "mock" strawberry? Before you go around picking random plants, here's what to know.

Can you eat the skin of a butternut squash? It isn't known for its taste or texture, but some people truly vouch for the experience.

Regular mayo includes eggs, but these buzz-worthy vegan mayos use plant proteins to achieve strikingly similar tastes and textures.

Gluten is a a protein found in beer, and some people are intolerant or allergic to it. These six beers are gluten-free and filled with flavor.

The Food and Drug Administration has updated a recall on a previous Sun Noodle recall, designating it a Class I event.

Eating cashews may not remind you of fruit, but as it turns out, cashew trees also grow fruit that resembles apples. Can you eat these apples or cook with them?

Some people eat peanuts with their shells on, but that doesn't mean our human bodies are equipped to digest them.

Eating potato skins can be a very healthy options, but can you chow down on sweet potato skins? The two taste different but have great health benefits.

Biodynamic wine is any type of wine made using biodynamic farming practices, which take a more holistic, sustainable approach.

The amount of water it takes to grow one almond may actually surprise you, considering just how popular almond milk has become.

These decadent, vegan chocolate chip cookies bring all the crispy and chewy goodness minus things like gluten, refined sugar, allergens, and more.

Some of the sweetest fruits are more widely available during the summer season in the U.S. Here's a comprehensive guide to fruit year-round.

Historians say that broccoli is not among the green veggies that can be naturally found in the wild.

Farmer's Fridge is a vending machine company that is trying to provide fresh food on the go, but reviews of the food are mixed.

David Goldman, a sports dietitian, shares his research and expertise to formulate the perfect plant-based athlete meal plan.

GreenOnyx co-founder Dr. Tsipi Shoham, PhD, exclusively tells Green Matters about Wanna Greens, "the world's smallest and fastest-growing fresh vegetable."

It's always important to pay attention to food recalls, lest you consume something that will make you sick. Is there a recall on cream cheese?

You don't have to take our word for it — we've listed the top 7 best tasting protein bars according to reviews and our own preferences.

Chickpeas are a popular choice in plant-based dishes but what do they taste like? As a popular food replacement, they are quite versatile.

Ultra-processed food consumption has been linked to various serious conditions, from depression to diabetes to even early death. Here's what foods to avoid.

Three lawsuits have been leveled against chain restaurant Panera Bread after two deaths and one victim with "permanent" heart issues.

Yes, there is caffeine in chai and matcha. Keep reading to learn how much caffeine is in these popular teas and how to choose the right one for you.

Broccoletti is another name for broccolini, a type of cruciferous vegetable. To learn how to use this plant in your next dish, keep reading.

There are some highly-rated, plant-based, and tasty protein powders without artificial sweeteners out there — that don't taste like chalk.

Looking for a clean, responsible cup of coffee? Here are the eight best organic coffee beans, blends, and brews for conscious java connoisseurs.

Mango skin, watermelon rinds, carrot tops... none of this is waste to Chef Priyanka Naik! The vegan chef speaks exclusively with Green Matters about her low-waste cooking style!

In an interview with Green Matters, 'Next Level Chef' Season 3 contestant Gabrielle Chappel discussed her plant-based cooking journey and appreciation for local sourcing.