The Beet Meter

Eggnog is a staple for many households during the holiday season. If your family is like mine, store-bought eggnog has always been the only option because of busy December schedules.

Pasta has never been considered a health food but now you can raise the nutrition bar of your favorite pasta dinner with new formulations of every shape of noodle you like, now made with nutritious, high-fiber, protei-rich ingredients like chickpeas, lupini beans, and even green bananas. Dep...

There's a good chance you’ll be serving one or more vegan or vegetarian family members this Thanksgiving. Or, maybe you’ve decided to go plant-based for your health. Whatever your reasons may be for needing a vegan turkey option, you're probably searching for the best turkey alternative that can serve as a vegan main dish for your holiday meal. With more plant-based turkey o...

Unwrapping a chocolate bar is a timelessly satisfying experience, but most of the beloved candy bars we remember from childhood have fallen behind the times. Chocolate giants including Mars, Dove, and Hershey's still mostly offer chocolates made with dairy milk, despite growing interest in more sustainable, dairy-free chocolate. However, ther...

Kombucha is a relatively new trend among health-conscious Americans, but this fermented tea beverage dates as far back as 221 BCE. Nearly every gas station, supermarket, or corner store has stocked its shelves with at least one kombucha brand, and Americans cannot get enough of it, especially among younger shoppers...

Thanks to a rapidly-growing category of functional drinks designed to help you at every hour of the day, you can now choose how you want to boost your health and lower your stress levels with every sip. What exactly is a functional drink? It's a beverage that highlights a certain ingredient or health benefit...

Enjoying a glass of rich chocolate milk brings back childhood memories of sugar highs and sweet cravings. But what happens when you give up dairy? Non-dairy milk brands have ensured that consumers will have the option to continue drinking chocolate milk when they adopt a plant-based diet. Ins...

One of the hardest things about going plant-based -- more than steak or eggs -- was half and half in my coffee. I tried not to care but couldn’t stop craving my creamy cup of morning java, because plant-based milk was just not cutting it. So, I began my quest for suitable alternatives.

Whether your days consist of trips to the gym, early commutes, or taking care of little ones, it's good to have a couple of options for refueling on the go. So we taste-tested the best dairy-free protein shakes, each one with about 15 grams or more of plant-based protein and fewer carbs, sugars, and artificial flavorings. Of course, shakes have tr...

We taste-tested five non-dairy cream cheese options, so you'll know which to reach for when you're craving a bagel.