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Plant-based diets are soaring in popularity among men who are looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, lose weight or maximum muscle gains. Although plant-based eating is equally beneficial regardless of gender or age, there are certain nutrients that men need to pay particular attention to when consu…

To build muscle, lose weight, and burn calories in the gym, many people believe that you need to eat animal protein or use supplements to see results. Meghann Reich, who's a fitness equipment professional (Health and Fitness Equipment Centers) health coach (Fitness Queen Ohio) and plant-based b…

If you’re a healthy plant-based eater, you probably put a lot of thought into your meals: Are you getting enough protein? Can you squeeze another serving of beans? What spices can you add to make it all more appealing? Yet when was the last time you checked in on whether you wer…

Eating plant-based doesn’t give you a pass on reading food labels, especially if your diet includes processed plant-based options. At The Beet, we recommend a whole-food, plant-based diet for health, but if you are eating something with a label, check to see that the first ingre…

Jermaine Dupri is partnering with The Beet to bring his vegan lifestyle to millions of people who need a guide to help them live a more plant-based lifestyle. Dupri will share his knowledge of the vegan lifestyle, to elevate eating plant-based foods to a "creative act...

We all know we should be drinking more water, but it's harder than it sounds. You wake up, drink coffee, get busy at the computer, and before you know it, it's nearly noon and you're hungry and you haven't had a single glass of water.
Now, nutritionists believe that drinking more water can help you h…

When the USDA releases its recommended dietary guidelines every five years, you can expect a food fight of epic proportions. This year's scientific report–essentially the paper that is submitted to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services in advance of the guidelines–states clear…

Let’s be honest, sticking with a workout regimen, and adhering to healthy eating can be challenging. Don’t fret: Here at The Beet we’re committed to providing you with the tools, motivation, and education to not only get started, but stay the course an…

The world is changing, and you’re likely spending more time at cooking than ever before. There are so many things you can’t control during this pandemic era, so why not focus on something you can control, like your diet? If you’ve been thinking of transitioning to a plant-based diet but never had th…

Bill Nye shows with this simple airflow trick how effective masks are. Try your own mask at home. All you need is a lit candle. And, thank you for wearing a maks. Not all masks are equally as effective, however, as Nye demonstrates with a simple air-flow test...