Even if you don’t know much about cooking, you’re probably familiar with at least two food safety rules: washing your hands and using different cutting boards for meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination. After all, raw meat and poultry are two of the most well-known foods that can lead to
Reviewed and edited by Stephanie Wells, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT With so many plant-based milks on grocery store shelves, choosing between them can be confusing and frustrating. Many people looking for a vegan, soy-free option find themselves deciding between walnut and almond milk, two milk alternatives made from tree nuts.
Reviewed and edited by Stephanie Wells, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT Red Bull energy drinks are enjoyed by consumers all around the world. Enticed by their variety of flavors and high caffeine content, Red Bull is often what people gravitate towards when in need of a pick-me-up. Red Bull’s ingredient list
Reviewed and edited by Stephanie Wells, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT In recent years, collagen supplements have boomed in popularity. There’s lots of buzz around this “magical beauty pill,” and how it may ease the aging process and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, there is some uncertainty
Red 40 is one of the most controversial ingredients in our food supply. It isn’t obvious how this food dye is made or whether it’s acceptable for vegan diets, and claims about its risks to health and safety abound. Is Red 40 vegan, and is it safe to consume? As
Dave’s Killer Bread may have caught your eye thanks to their brightly colored packaging and fun product names, but is Dave’s Killer Bread vegan? And are their products as healthy as they seem from the labels? As a vegan Registered Dietitian, I’ll discuss whether this brand is a good choice
Taurine has been touted as a powerful anti-aging nutrient lacking in plant-based foods. Does this mean that vegans are at risk of aging faster? Does a vegan diet lead to taurine deficiency? And are taurine supplements actually helpful? As a registered dietitian specializing in vegan nutrition, I’ll dive into these
If you’re new to veganism or are looking for ways to reduce your sugar intake, you’ve probably heard of stevia as a great calorie-free alternative. But as any vegan knows, animal-based ingredients are commonplace in all sorts of products and may not be obvious. There are also many misconceptions about
Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are some of the most concerning health conditions associated with aging. Healthy brain function is vital for maintaining quality of life as we age, but sometimes it seems like memory problems and other forms of cognitive decline are unavoidable. Fortunately,
