If you’re new to a vegan diet, deciphering food labels and figuring out which foods are vegan-friendly can be overwhelming. Even when a certain food seems straightforward, surprising animal-based ingredients may be used to produce it. Tofu is a popular source of protein, but is tofu always okay for vegans?
Almond milk has been a popular choice among vegans, plant-based eaters, and flexitarians for years, and Almond Breeze is one of the most well-known brands. But is Almond Breeze truly vegan? It’s common for seemingly vegan-friendly foods to contain surprising animal products or byproducts, so it’s important to do your
If you’re looking for something to help you power through a late-night study session or tough workout, you may be interested in energy drinks. These drinks can be a little confusing for vegans, however, as many contain unfamiliar ingredients that may or may not be vegan-friendly. So are energy drinks
You’re analyzing the ingredient list of a delicious-looking product at the grocery store, trying to determine whether it’s vegan or not. Everything looks good until you get to xanthan gum. What exactly is this ingredient, and is it okay for vegans to eat? If you’re also wondering whether xanthan gum
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
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
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
Olive oil seems to be vegan-friendly since it’s made from olives (a plant-based food), but why do some vegans avoid it? Is there something about olive oil that somehow makes it not vegan? Wonder no more! In this post, I’ll discuss whether or not olive oil is vegan, why some
