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Vegan Main Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Table
These vegan main dish recipes for Thanksgiving will keep your holiday table turkey-free.Did Impossible Foods Really Test on Animals?
Impossible Foods makes its “meat” entirely from plants, but some vegans have an issue with Impossible — namely, the company's decision to test on animals on occasion.Which Vegan Foods Have the Most Protein? These Plants Are Powerhouses
Protein is easy to get on a vegan diet — we've rounded up some of the best high-protein plant-based foods out there.Beyond Meat's Vegan Burgers Are Getting Meatier and Healthier
Beyond Meat has two new Beyond Burgers heading to market: one designed to be even meatier than the original, and one that has a significantly lower fat content.These Starbucks Drinks Are Completely Vegan and Seriously Delicious
Sometimes dairy-free specialty caffeinated drinks are hard to come by, but these vegan Starbucks drinks are seriously delicious and always available.Our Favorite Vegan Wines and Champagnes, for a Totally Ethical Sip
Wine and champagne isn't always vegan, so Green Matters compiled a list of the best plant-based bottles, for a completely ethical and guilt-free sip.Join These Animal-Loving Celebrities in Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Pledge
A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Pledge by Farm Sanctuary has gotten the attention of celebrities, including Alec Baldwin, Edie Falco, Rooney Mara, and Sia.Not All Protein Powder Is Fully Vegan, and Here's Why
Why aren't all protein powders entirely vegan? The healthy ingredient you most likely add to your smoothies may not be completely plant-based.This Group Is Bringing Plant-Based Food Options to Bodegas Across NYC
Although plant-based foods can be difficult to find in city settings, one group is making plant-based foods accessible by offering them in bodegas.Hack: Make Pizza Hut's Beyond Meat Pies Completely Vegan With This Easy Trick
Pizza Hut announced it would be offering Beyond Meat-topped pizzas, which can be made completely vegan with one easy hack.Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Turkey This Thanksgiving + Some of the Best on the Market
The turkey on your Thanksgiving table could be replaced with a plant-based option this year — here are a few of our favorites.Cranberries Might Be One of the Most Sustainable Dishes on Your Thanksgiving Menu
Cranberries might actually be one of the most sustainable Thanksgiving dishes on your holiday menu, based on how they're grown and harvested.What Is Bycatch? The Fishing Industry's Darkest Side Effect, Explained
Bycatch is the discarded sea animals who get caught in fishing nets and die as side effects of the commercial fishing industry.How to Order Vegan at Carl’s Jr.
Burger joints have not always been known for their vegan-friendly offerings, but a recent upswing in vegan lifestyles and green living has forced chains like Carl’s Jr. to amend their ways.How to Order Vegan at Domino's
At first glance, pizza doesn’t seem like the best choice for a vegan diet, but as this lifestyle becomes more widespread, popular chains like Domino's are starting to hop on the bandwagon.How to Lower Blood Pressure — Naturally
High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer,” but there are plenty of natural ways to lower it without always having to resort to complex medications.Here Are Our Favorite Vegan Soups From Restaurants Near You
'Tis the season for soup! That said, we've compiled an extensive list of our favorite vegan restaurant soups to enjoy via delivery or takeout.Does LeAnn Rimes Eat Plant-Based to Manage Her Psoriasis? What We Know
Are there food triggers associated with psoriasis? Dietitians believe there is a correlation between flare-ups and notoriously "inflammatory" foods.Chef Chloe Coscarelli on What It's Really Like to Cook Vegan for Thanksgiving — Exclusive
Green Matters participated in an exclusive virtual baking class with Chef Chloe Coscarelli, who spoke about cooking vegan dishes on Thanksgiving.What Ingredients Really Go Into an Impossible Burger?
Impossible Burgers are popping up in fast food chains everywhere these days, but what secret ingredients make these amazing meats so impossible in the first place?Here's Everything You Need to Know About Pea Milk
What is pea milk? The dairy-free alternative is beloved by plant-based foodies everywhere, and it's widely preferred over other plant-based milks.Disney-Loving Vegans, Rejoice! The Happiest Place on Earth Has Several Plant-Based Options
Do Disney Parks offer vegan options? The California and Florida-based parks actually offer quite a few plant-based options for meatless park goers.Natto Is a Plant-Based Japanese Delicacy That's Widely Beloved by Health Enthusiasts
What is natto? It's a plant-based delicacy from Japan comprised of fermented soybeans, and it's certainly a staple for many vegans out there.Wash Your Impossible Burger Down With Impossible Dairy Milk
Impossible Foods is working on a dairy milk product that tastes just like cow's milk — but it's made from plants.Does Pizza Hut Have Vegan Options? It Depends on Where You Live
Does Pizza Hut have vegan options? The international pizza chain revealed plant-based hot wings in Australia, which may come to the U.S. soon.How to Make Sure Your Morning Cup of Coffee Is 100 Percent Sustainable
Brew a totally sustainable cup of coffee by sourcing your coffee ethically, using plant-based milk, forgoing a straw, and using low-waste materials.What Vegan Foods Have Iron?
Iron is one of the most essential nutrients in the human bloodstream. It also happens to be commonly found in a good amount of meat products. So how do vegans get their daily required 20 mg without succumbing to meaty temptation?Why Are So Many "Sustainable" and "Zero-Waste" Products Made From Animals?
Zero-waste products use non-vegan, animal-based materials and ingredients far too often. Why isn't anyone talking about this?Here's the Reason Why Some Bottles of Wines Are Vegan, and Some Aren't
Why isn't wine always vegan? The beloved fermented beverage occasionally isn't completely plant-based, because of its extensive fermenting process.How Long Does Corn on the Cob Last? (And Does It Matter If It’s Cooked Vs. Uncooked?)
Just how long will corn on the cob stay fresh in your kitchen? Depends! Learn more.David Burtka Shares His Family's Favorite Meatless Recipes in Quarantine — Exclusive
David Burtka dishes on his children’s favorite meatless recipes, his latest tofu-inspired role, how the Burtka-Harris family is handling back-to-school season, and more.Ben & Jerry's Released a New Vegan Flavor With a Message to Fight Climate Change
Here's what we know about Ben & Jerry's latest vegan flavor called Save Our Swirled Now!, which is only available in the U.K. as of publication.Opinion: Miley Cyrus Says She's No Longer Vegan, But Are Ex-Vegans Just Misguided About What Veganism Really Means?
Miley Cyrus says she is no longer vegan, as she started eating fish again — but could all these ex-vegans be a bit unclear on what veganism actually means?If You're Boycotting Oatly, Here Are 6 Other Oat Milks We Love
Oatly is under fire for partnering with a controversial investment firm. Here are six other oat milks we love.Oatly Fans Are Boycotting the Brand for Making a Controversial Decision
Why are devout oat milk consumers boycotting Oatly? Keep reading for an in-depth explanation of the controversy behind the popular brand.Miley Cyrus Is No Longer a Vegan, Says Her "Brain Wasn't Functioning Properly"
Miley Cyrus explained that she was no longer participating in the vegan lifestyle, citing that it didn’t make her feel like herself.Burger King's Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets Will Only Be Available at a Handful of Locations
A handful of Burger King locations across the globe are adding plant-based chicken nuggets to their menu to expand their vegetarian options.Why Don’t Vegans Wear Silk? Is Silk Sustainable?
Vegans do not purchase silk — but why? And is the fabric sustainable?Why Does Asparagus Make Pee Smell?
You may notice asparagus affecting the odor of your urine — here’s why that happens.Chase Stokes Reveals He'll Be Adding Vegan Options to His Summer BBQ — Exclusive
As the star of 'Outer Banks' Chase Stokes admits that environmental conservation is important to him — but is the star actually vegan?IKEA Is Launching Vegan Swedish Meatballs That Will Satisfy Meat Lovers
IKEA's new vegan plant balls supposedly taste just like the store's classic beef meatballs — at 4 percent of the climate footprint.Does Lemongrass Reduce Cows' Methane Emissions?
Does adding lemongrass to cattle feed reduce methane emissions, and is that sufficient? Burger King is testing this theory.13-Year-Old Vegan Climate Activist Genesis Butler Is On a Mission to Make the World a Kinder Place — Exclusive
Genesis Butler is a vegan climate activist spreading kindness to all — check out our exclusive interview with the 13-year-old.Must-Try, Black-Owned Vegan Food Options — With Nationwide Delivery!
In an effort to support Black-owned vegan businesses, we’ve rounded up some of the best vegan and sustainable food options out there.The Best Sustainable, Black-Owned Restaurants — Near You!
Check out these eco-friendly, Black-owned sustainable eats in your area.How Chef Matthew Kenney Is Bringing Plant-Based Culinary Classes to You at Home
Food Future Institute is vegan chef Matthew Kenney's latest project.Burger King Added a Meatless Breakfast Sandwich, Which Is Free for Late-Night Customers
Burger King's new Impossible Breakfast Sandwich is its first meatless breakfast option, and the chain is doling out free ones to late-night customers.Tabitha Brown's Mission to Spread "Love and Compassion for All Living Things" on TikTok and Beyond — Exclusive
Tabitha Brown exudes joy in her TikTok videos, whether she’s showing viewers how to turn carrots into bacon or sharing live advice — here's her exclusive interview with Green Matters.Lovable Farm Animals Are ‘Saved by the Barn’ on New Animal Planet Show — Exclusive
Animal Planet’s ‘Saved by the Barn’ is capturing hearts with stories of rescued farm animals — we interviewed Barn Sanctuary's Executive Director Kelly Holt.Paris Hilton, Woody Harrelson, and Other Celebs Invest in Plant-Based Seafood
Good Catch vegan tuna has new investors: Paris Hilton, Woody Harrelson, Shailene Woodley, and Lance Bass.