Burger wars: Is a plant-based patty always better for you than beef?
Many plant-based meat alternatives might not be that healthy for you, nutrition experts say. Continue reading
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Reality check: Is white meat as bad for your heart as red meat?
A recent study suggests the best option for heart health might be to eat more plant-based proteins instead of chicken and beef. Continue reading
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Lethbridge companies get on board with Beyond Meat trend
Plant-based foods are growing in popularity while meat consumption across Canada is dropping, according to a recent study. Continue reading
Beyond Meat launching in Canadian stores amid race to build a better veggie burger
Beyond Meat hopes to win Canadians’ hearts at the grocery store with a plant-based burger designed to taste like real meat. Continue reading
Is Canada’s new Food Guide affordable? Winnipeg dietitians say yes
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
How much will living according to the new food guide cost you at the grocery store? Experts say while fresh foods could cost more, there are ways to save. Continue reading
Alicia Silverstone says a vegan diet prevents illness, but is she right?
The 42-year-old actor said her son has “never had to take medicine in his life” because he eats a plant-based diet. Continue reading
Arrival of vegan chains signals changing appetites in Alberta’s capital
Alberta’s capital has been home to a handful of vegan restaurant options for a number of years and a wave of plant-based eateries that have recently opened in the city suggests Edmontonians’ appetites for foods free of animal products are growing at an unprecedented pace. Continue reading
Soy milk is the ‘clear winner’ for plant-based milk alternatives: study
Soy milk had the most balanced nutritional profile of the four milks included in the study. Continue reading
Calgary woman credits plant-based diet for reversing chronic lung disease, restoring sight
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Kate McGoey-Smith says her health began to turn around after she adopted a plant-based diet that she began to follow under the supervision of a doctor from the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. Continue reading
Here’s a hierarchy of the healthiest sources of protein
New research suggests that eating protein from plant sources is better for your health while loading up on red and processed meat increases risk of dying. Continue reading