Jill Ettinger

Actress Kate Mara just shared a photo of her daughter’s first, and very vegan, birthday cake to Instagram. And it’s just the thing to put a smile on your face. (And may possibly make you reach for a snack.) The Strawberry Shortcake themed gluten-free and vegan cake was made by local Los Angeles bakery, Just What I Kneaded for Mara and husband Jamie Bell's daughter. And in kee...

Want to avoid type 2 diabetes? Skip the bacon. For that matter, choose to swap out the beef and have an Impossible or Beyond Burger on your grill this summer instead, and avoid all types of processed meat, poultry, and even fish. That's the fi...

As any parent knows, cultivating a healthy relationship between your child and broccoli is no small task. Let’s face it, fresh fruit can even be a chore when there are gummies and cookies to compete with. But a new study may convince you to stay the course. The ...

Earth Day is turning 50 today. The awareness campaign that started in 1970 with a push to reduce air pollution and help save endangered species is throwing a massive three-day-long star-studded celebration, although most of the events will be held in quarantine...

In all the recent health news, it's like we forgot all about the things that used to keep us up at night: Breast cancer, and other slow and silent scourges that one had our full attention. But unfortunately, or perhaps, fortunately, what will keep us healthy now, today, will still keep us healthy as the weeks and months go by...

1. Natalie Portman Going vegan isn’t just an environmental, health, or animal rights issue. According to Natalie Portman, it’s a women’s issue, too. “Only after I became active in women’s issues did I realize that my veganism was related to those very issues. Dairy and eggs don’t just co...

Oprah and Gayle. Lucy and Ethel. Monica and Rachel. Is there anything more powerful than a dynamic duo? A partner in crime makes the impossible that much more possible. And if you’re taking on any type of major life challenge, it’s always better when you’ve got someone by your side. Giving up animal...

Country music may be associated with homestyle American cooking a la meat and potatoes and, of course, all that barbecue. But for these country music stars, leaving meat off the plate is a hit-making must. Is your favorite country music singer meat-free?

Beyond Meat announced that the company is giving away one million burgers over the next month to health care workers on the front lines treating patients with COVID-19. The El Segundo, California-based brand is donating its famous meatless pea-protein burgers to hospitals, medical centers, food banks, community organizations, and frontline workers...

Quarantine got you feeling overwhelmed? You’re certainly not alone (although hopefully at least six feet away from anyone else). These are unprecedented times. But when we’re stressed and forced to sit on our couch all day, the tendency to comfort eat can hit us hard. It certain...