Food

These vegan subscription boxes are a great way to try out new brands of vegan cosmetics and snack foods.

Artificial food dyes are what gives food vibrant, sometimes otherworldly color, but are these chemical concoctions really safe for human consumption?

Vegan chicken has been a trend on 'Shark Tank,' and Atlas Monroe's incredible fried plant-based chicken and Jada Spices' vegan mixes have become wildly popular.

Jerrell’s Betr Brgr, a new Black-owned, late night, vegan burger restaurant, is opening in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood.

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

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 2021 Met gala will be vegan, serving a sustainable, plant-based menu to all of its fashionable guests.

If your chickens aren’t laying eggs and you’re not sure why, these potential causes might provide some valuable insight.

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.

Shiitake mushrooms aren't just packed with flavor, they are packed with nutritional value.

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.

We’ve all heard the rumors about aspartame, but is it really that bad for you?

Oregano isn’t just for seasoning. The oil that’s made from the leaves has some amazing 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.

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.

These vegan honey alternatives taste remarkably similar to bee honey — as do these plant-based honey recipes.

If you’re looking to stay cool during the July 2021 heat waves, look no further than some of our favorite natural ice cream and popsicles.

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

Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.

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

What is Fair Wild Week? From June 21 to June 25, we're celebrating the foraged plants we eat daily, promoting conservation and sustainable harvesting.

Moldy bread certainly looks fuzzy and disgusting, but are there actual health risks if you inadvertently eat a moldy slice? What will happen?

Vegan chef, Gianna Simone, and her best friend, Andrea Logan, shared their "Green Routines," and discussed new cookbook and health series.

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

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.