Plant-Based

What We're Cooking This Weekend: Vegan Japanese Buddha Bowl FROM: @thelittleplantation WHY WE LOVE IT: It's a fun way to impress your friends with a protein-filled work of art. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15-20 minutes Cook: 30-35 minutes TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 15 plus salt MAKE IT FOR: A protein-packed lunch or a healthy vegan replica of a traditional Japanese bento bowl. SPECI...

General Mills' owned Yoplait just announced that the company is launching a coconut-milk based yogurt under its Oui line of French-inspired yogurts, in four flavors: Vanilla, strawberry, mango, and raspberry, available in January. It's just one more case of major food companies embracing dairy and meat alternatives as a way of serving a growing consumer-based that is eager to eat less animal fat a

We love it when mainstream companies and known food makers embrace the meatless trend, since it's clearly done to bring more consumers into the plant-based movement. So when we saw the headline that Nestle was bringing out DiGiorno meatless pizza and Stouffer's lasagna as part of its next push, we were thrilled -- since most consumers trust these brands and will eat these meatless options from two

The snow had fallen, leaving the city streets wet, slick and cold. After a long workday, my old pre-plant-based self would have picked up or ordered in hearty cheesy penne pasta, a with chicken or turkey meatballs to add protein to the meal. I w...

RECIPE OF THE DAY: MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 THE DISH: Tofu Bolongnese  FROM:  @vegamelon WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s the first snow day here in New York, and we want something warm and filling to eat for dinner. This comfort food dish is quick and easy--you will already have most of the ingredients at home.  TOTAL TIME...

There's a new list out of the top ten cities in the world to eat vegan, from Happy Cow, and the top city is London, which has led the way in vegan dining for every level, from fast-casual to high-end dining, and everything in between. Happy Cow's interactive restaurant finder tool is featured on The Beet under the page: "Find Vegan Near Me...

So you swore to yourself you'd only have a single helping, then went back for more gravy, stuffing and a heap of salad to make it "healthier." Or when cleaning up in the kitchen, you just had to sample the homemade pecan pie (homemade, or several fork-fulls of it...

Sleep. Some, like myself, relish it. Others find it unproductive, preferring to stay up late, jump out of bed at dawn to get going, and not take the time needed to regenerate. But more and more evidence is pointing to the fact that a good night’s sleep is imperative for optimal health—at least six to seven hours per night. Me? I’m an...

Talk about a hidden gem, Croft Alley is a tiny, rustic cafe tucked, away on Melrose Alley in Los Angeles, which connects to the better known Melrose Avenue. It's almost like a speakeasy but for the lunch crowd. It's an unlikely cozy spot in the middle of the big city, and the minute you enter, you'll feel right at home. Thi...

If you're trying to eat a plant-based diet or are totally vegan, this can mean two things: You bring your own snacks, or you have the Happy Cow app on your phone. Here at The Beet, we want to provide you with all the tools you need to eat a whole-food plant-based diet, so we teamed up with Happy Cow to offer it right within The Beet site, under "Find Vegan Near Me."