Lola Mendez

Heart of palm has been a staple in my diet all my life, since like many Latinx people my family ate it often. But I had never even considered where it came from, so I researched this specific type of food and discovered that it’s one of the healthiest plants you can eat. Wha...

Chef Rene Johnson is no stranger to making show-stopping vegan meals for political powerhouses. She’s been cooking for some of the world’s dignitaries for over two decades, including Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Governor of California Gavin Newsom, and others. She’s know ...

Pamela Anderson boldly claimed on Instagram that vegans make better lovers. While personal experience may confirm plant-based eaters' biases, we took a dive deep into medical research studies, surveys with real people, and conversations with experts to explore what may be the reasoning that people who follow a plant-based diet experience a boost in their libido.  A British dating website wanted to

Traveling while vegan or plant-based can be a total drag if you’re staying at resorts that can’t accommodate your dietary restrictions. Fresh fruit for breakfast is nice, but plant-based muesli, pancakes, waffles, and omelets are even better. Fortunatel...

Urban farms are popping up in metropolises around the US to bring fresh produce to city dwellers. From small plots of farmland, vertical gardens climbing up the facade of buildings, to rooftops flush with plants, farmers are getting creative as they make use of minimal space in the city. Tra...

One of the best ways to discover a new destination is through its cuisine. On your next trip, opt for a hands-on experience by foraging for native vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Seeing how different plants grow in the wild helps us cultivate a deeper appreciation of the origins of our food. It’s fas ...

Dr. Sunyatta Amen is a life-long plant-based eater: She's an Afro-Caribbean-Latinx and a fifth-generation master herbalist, naturopathic doctor, vegan chef, witch, and the entrepreneur behind Calabash Tea & Tonic in Washington, D.C. She comes from a multi-generational Black family, and in the 1970s, her Syrian-Jamaican and Cuban parents had a health food shop and juice bar, Pyramid Tea & H

Queen Afua is the highly celebrated vegan author of Sacred Woman. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the Amazon best-selling book's release, an anniversary that will be celebrated with two new chapters added to the newest edition. Queen Afua is also a holistic health practitioner and wellness coach with a clientele, including Erykah Badu, Lauren London, and Angela Rye Shares...

Road trips have become increasingly popular this year and will continue to be the preferred method of travel this holiday season due to the lingering pandemic. Planning your meals and snacks–along with your route–can be a bit of a headache when you or one of your fellow travelers eat plant-based. We’ve taken the mystery out of ...

Michelle Blackwood is a vegan and gluten-free Caribbean chef and cookbook author sharing recipes on Healthier Steps. She’s also a registered nurse and focuses on healthy meals that nourish the body and taste great. She initially went vegan two decades ago in hopes that the plant-based diet would help alleviate symptoms from medical diagnoses...