The Beet Meter

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...

After a long day, the last thing anyone wants to do is grocery shop, cook dinner and clean up. Luckily, frozen pizza has always been there for us when we need a quick and easy meal that will satisfy the hungriest of kids and spouses. Whether your family is vegan or just one person is lactose intolerant, these dairy-free pizzas will be a crowd favorite. Sti...

Sure we all loved picking the sugary marshmallows out of the Lucky Charms but now we know they have 12 grams of sugar per serving. And those fistfuls of Cap'n Crunch straight out of the box? They manage to scoop in 10 grams of added sugar.  But even as Americans are wise to the fact that most breakfast cereals are sugar bombs masquarading as a healthy start to the day, we are still eating cereal b

The Cookie Monster gets the final say on everything cookie-related. So, when the Sesame Street character endorsed Partake Foods’ plant-based cookies, the entire cookie world shifted. For years, tons of beloved baked goods have been off-limits for vegans, but now, shoppers can find vegan versions of all their favorite sweets. Once rare...

Looking for the perfect satiating, crunchy snack? While normally you'd turn to a bag of chips or crackers, why not expand your snacking repertoire with some puffs. These days, there’s a seemingly endless array of tasty vegan puffs on the shelves, and online. We'v...

To map out a successful road trip always requires a massive amount of planning, but the most important thing to remember is to pack the snacks. Fighting against exhaustion, hunger, and sheer boredom, the long-distance driver's best friend is a jack-of-all-trades snack like beef jerky. But...

Need a versatile, protein-packed meat alternative that can be prepared in many types of cuisine? Ground beef is the main protein source for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for lots of consumers. Most leading ground beef products pack nearly 22 grams of protein per serving, so most home cooks feel wary to cut out the household meat from classic meals including bolognese and taco night. But now, pl