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A massive Harvard study of 200,000 people just proved low-carb diets can protect your heart, but only if you skip the refined carbs and processed meats. The secret lies in choosing whole foods and plant-based fats instead.
When a devastating fire destroyed a veggie burger factory in cattle country, the owner faced an impossible choice. What happened next transformed a small New Mexico town and proved plant-based food could thrive anywhere.
The largest study ever conducted on vegetarian diets and cancer has found that eating plant-based reduces the risk of five major cancers, including breast and pancreatic cancer. This groundbreaking research involving 1.8 million people offers new hope for prevention through simple dietary choices.
Female scientists from South Korea's top tech university just brought a genuine period care innovation to America. Their pads replace the hidden synthetic chemicals in most products with plant-based materials.
Companies across the UAE are ditching single-use plastics faster than expected, driving demand for plant-based packaging up 30% annually. The shift is already preventing hundreds of tonnes of waste while slashing carbon emissions by up to 40%.
Curious about plant-based eating but not sure where to begin? A new roundup of cookbooks, influencers, and newsletters makes the transition to vegan meals easier than ever.
A humble African crop is getting a radical makeover, transforming from traditional stew to smoothies and plant milk that could rival almond and oat. Food scientists say this shift could help young Africans choose climate-friendly protein over meat while supporting smallholder farmers.
Scientists discovered that a natural compound in aloe vera may help slow the enzymes linked to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease. While still early research, the plant-based molecule shows strong potential for future drug development.
A groundbreaking study of 1.2 million babies reveals that children raised on plant-based diets grow just as well as their omnivore peers by toddlerhood. The findings bring reassuring news to families choosing meat-free lifestyles.
A leading food scientist in Nigeria is pushing for urgent policy changes to ensure plant-based foods are free from toxic metals. Her research reveals that staple foods like rice and wheat contain dangerous levels of contamination.
Researchers just solved a major puzzle in biofuel production, finding a gentler way to extract energy from plants that saves money and captures power previously lost. The breakthrough could make sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel cheaper and more efficient.
Researchers at the University of Illinois discovered a room-temperature method using natural salt solutions that extracts more usable fuel from plants while cutting energy costs. The breakthrough could finally make plant-based fuels competitive with fossil fuels.
The beloved stop-motion character Tiny Chef is back on screens just months after his Nickelodeon show was canceled. He's partnering with Ikea to promote plant-based eating in a new three-episode series.
Scientists just figured out how to use tiny tornadoes spinning at three times the speed of sound to dry a wood-based material that could replace plastic in everything from packaging to concrete. The breakthrough makes producing this eco-friendly alternative faster, cheaper, and ready for the real world.
Three Dutch grocery chains just topped Europe's sustainability rankings, proving supermarkets can drive the shift toward planet-friendly eating. While they're not hitting every target yet, their ambitious plans are setting the standard for the continent.
A University of Miami program brings together 150 cancer survivors and caregivers every Saturday to train for a cycling challenge while learning plant-based nutrition and mindfulness. Now in its fourth year, Believe in You transforms recovery into community strength.
After France banned copper pesticides that protected wine grapes, a new plant-based fungicide offers hope to an industry devastated by climate-driven mildew outbreaks. The sustainable solution could rescue vineyards facing their smallest harvest in a century.
From plant-based ice cream to AI mental health support, five Thai innovations are tackling modern challenges with solutions that put people and the planet first. These homegrown breakthroughs span food, wellness, tourism, and sustainability.
A pasta company is proving that healthy food can taste amazing by putting chefs, not just scientists, at the center of product development. Their kitchen-first approach is transforming how nutritious ingredients become craveable meals.
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda are teaming up to promote sustainable, plant-based food systems as a solution to climate change and public health crises. The partnership between Catholic institutions and the Plant-Based Treaty campaign could transform how communities eat and farm across the country.
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