by Rebecca Libauskas Tribune News Service Remember that the power to help save the world has been with us the whole time. As a little girl, I dreamed of having magical ruby slippers like Dorothy’s in “The Wizard of Oz.” If I only had magic, I could save the world. But just as Dorothy’s power was with her all along,…

Meat-eaters often ridicule vegans in attempts to justify their food choices Vegans are used to being accused of being “preachy” and that they’re hypocrites for eating avocados. Now, a new study has shown that these arguments against veganism are considered socially acceptable ways to reject meat reduction, even when people know it’s better for the climate. In the study, the…

Next Stop Vegan serves food that is entirely plant-based with nods to Mena’s Dominican roots and other Latin flavors. Next Stop Vegan (685 Manhattan Ave.) is opening a Greenpoint location in the former home of Mama Pho. Owners Blenlly Mena and Javier Saba are aiming to open their newest restaurant by mid-July. They currently run another location of Next Stop Vegan in Brooklyn Heights.  “We actually always dreamt…

We’re here to show you how you can enjoy delightful food that is both easy and incredibly satisfying, all using just plants. Our way of thinking about food involves eating delicious, wholesome, even indulgent meals that are both comfortingly familiar and exciting, and without any need for meat or dairy. Our mission is to get more plants onto more plates…

5 life-changing revelations from the hard-hitting new doc There are plenty of films that act as polemics for the vegan-curious – and if you’ve watched one, you’re probably already on the path. None, however, have hit upon the ingenious format of UK filmmaker Thomas Pickering’s new doc I Could Never Go Vegan. One by one, the film addresses the excuses even the most environmentally-conscious…

We know you love a good Instagram moment! And what better way to capture those drool-worthy photos than with a plant-based vacay? But where to find the vegan food? No worries, friends. We’ve done the research for you!   London: HappyCow’s Top Vegan City of 2024 Berlin: A Smorgasbord of Vegan Delights Barcelona: Spain’s Up-And-Coming Vegan-Friendly City Amsterdam: The Place to…

If you’re experimenting with going vegan, you’ve got good timing. Even just a decade ago, it was difficult to find meat- and dairy-free options in restaurants and in the grocery store, let alone tasty vegan recipes to make at home. But now, it has never been easier to focus on plant-based eating. Grocery stores are filled with vegan products —…

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. Many of us bought our beloved “pets” at pet shops and kept beautiful birds in cages. We wore wool and silk, ate McDonald’s burgers, and fished. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now…

Humans share this planet with millions of other species, and we all have inherent worth. When we consider the individuals around us—whether they’re a lonely elderly neighbor or a frightened chicken on a transport truck heading to slaughter—we can recognize that everyone feels love, grief, joy, pain, fear, and hope. For animals who are cut open on laboratory tables, prodded…

Authors behind a new study say their discovery that cavemen ate mostly plant-based debunks the largely meat-based paleo diet. The paleo diet was designed to mimic the way people ate until 2000 BC, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Also known as the caveman or Stone Age diet, the paleo diet is based on what people consumed during the Paleolithic…

Want to know how to enjoy a longer, healthier life? Dr Michael Greger shares the science-backed methods you can use to slow the ageing process  Dr Michael Greger is one of the best-known vegan advocates. As a physician, a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and a New York Times bestselling author, he knows a thing or two…