Stephanie McClain is a writer and fashion stylist. She has been plant-based for over two years. Her hobbies include vintage shopping, hiking and hanging out with her cat.
Stephanie McClain
The Top 20 Vegetables With the Most Protein to Add to Your Plate
Want to add protein to your day but don't know where to start? Stop scratching your head at the farmer's market and check out this list with the top 20 most protein-dense veggies so you know what
The Best Non-Dairy Cream Cheeses That Taste As Good As The Real Thing
We taste-tested five non-dairy cream cheese options, so you'll know which to reach for when you're craving a bagel.
The 9 Best Vegan Holiday Products to Buy at Trader Joe’s
This time of the year, Trader Joe's stores transform into a festive wonderland of shelves packed with cheerful seasonal items that you can only enjoy for a few months. Thanks to an increase in plant-based product releases in the last few years, there is a well-rounded selection of vegan items this time of year.
Here are the be...
Happy Giving Tuesday: Here Are Our Favorite Charities to Donate to Today
Most weeks, we love to share the plant-based products that we are obsessed with, and we make sure to let you know about the best new plant-based launches that are worth buying. Since today is Giving Tuesday, launched by the 92nd Street Y in our hometown of New York City, 12 years ago, it seems like the perfect time to flip it and reverse it and let you know where we will be giving today, and in th
Your 2022 Plant-Based & Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Black Friday came early this year, and if your Thanksgiving menu has taken up most of your time and attention this week, you're probably just starting to think about holiday gifting. This time of year always tends to creep up on us, which is why the editors of The Beet have done the heavy lifting for you by finding the best plant-based, planet-friendly gift ideas for everyone on your list, even yo
Your Vegan Thanksgiving Guide: 50+ Plant-Based Holiday Recipes
Make these delicious, beautiful, super-satisfying vegan Thanksgiving recipes for any vegetarians, vegans, or plant-based guests at your table. (And for anyone with a wheat allergy, you can make most of these gluten-free just by switching out the flour...
“I Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Italian Sausage. Here’s How It Tastes”
Trader Joe's is often heralded as a haven of plant-based, vegan, and allergen-friendly options. If it's possible to make a product without meat or dairy, the cult-favorite retailer figures out how to do it. One of the most astounding examples of Trader Joe's meatless engineering is the Italian-Style Sausage-less Sausage, which is made without meat but used to contain egg, which meant that vegan cu
Which Tea Is the Healthiest? The Benefits of the Most Popular Teas
Whether you prefer a mug of green, oolong, chamomile, rooibos, ginger, turmeric, black, or white tea, sipping just one cup of tea a day gives your immune system a boost, especially important during flu season.
If you're looking to relax, feel a sense of calm, reduce your risk of heart disease, lower your cancer risk, or promote natural weight loss, different types of teas will help you reach speci
“I Tried Trader Joe’s New Vegan Salmon Dip. Here’s What I Thought”
Gone are the days when tofu and one brand of dairy-free cheese were the only vegan options at your grocery store. Now, if you're looking for a crackable vegan egg, there's a French company making exactly that, or if you're seeking whipping cream made from lentil milk, Country Crock has you covered.
With so many vegan milks,...
The Health Benefits of Algae: Give Spirulina and Chlorella a Shot
You might already be in the practice of spooning spirulina powder into your morning smoothie to give it a beautiful emerald color and a boost of nutrients, but do you know all of the reasons why algae like spirulina or chlorella are so good for you?
Here are all the many rea...