Tyler McFarland 
Got vegan farting problems? Well, I’ve actually experienced it myself, so I feel your pain. But it doesn’t have to be so bad. There are many quick adjustments you can make to your vegan diet to stop farting so often. The quickest solution to vegan farting for many people is to take digestive enzymes like … Read more
I’ve been vegan for the past 14 years, and people often tell me I look young for my age. But is my vegan diet what’s kept me looking young? Or do I just have a “baby face”? I decided to research whether vegans usually age slower or faster than meat-eaters. Here’s what I found. Vegans … Read more
What exactly can you buy with an EBT card? Sure, it’s meant for “food”—but what about foods with a medical purpose, like Pedialyte and other “rehydration solutions”? Can you buy Pedialyte with food stamps? Nutritional beverages like Pedialyte can be bought with food stamps as long as they have “Nutrition Facts” on the label, not … Read more
It’s often said that diet soda is even worse for you than normal soda. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have been blamed for everything from weight gain to cancer. But what about “diet” sports drinks like Powerade Zero Sugar? Is Powerade Zero bad for you? Powerade Zero is a zero-calorie, sugar-free, and caffeine-free sports drink that … Read more
Lentil pasta is one of the many kinds of “healthy pasta” that have exploded in popularity in recent years. But is it all marketing hype? Or is lentil pasta actually better for you than regular wheat pasta? Lentil pasta has more protein and fiber than regular wheat pasta, which gives it a lower score on … Read more
Did you know that Americans eat about $2 billion worth of mayonnaise per year? Vegan competitors like Just Mayo are slowly eating into that market share… But is vegan mayo actually a healthier option than regular mayo? Vegan mayo may be a bit healthier than regular mayo, as it is cholesterol-free, and it often has … Read more
Club Crackers are often described as “buttery” in taste. But what if I told you they contained no butter whatsoever? Well, as it happens, this is not just a hypothetical question! Club Crackers are in fact dairy-free. And there’s more good news. Club Crackers are generally considered vegan. They contain no dairy, no eggs, no … Read more
Whenever I’m in airports or gas stations, the one packaged food I can’t resist buying is ready-to-eat popcorn like Skinny Pop. After eating probably 20 to 40 bags of this stuff myself, today I finally decided to do a deep dive into the nutrition. So, is Skinny Pop Healthy? Skinny Pop is moderately healthy. It … Read more
The first ever “cream soda” recipe was published in 1852 in a publication called Michigan Farmer. It included both milk and egg. However, today’s “cream soda” is a different story. And that’s good news if you’re vegan! Store-bought cream soda is generally vegan. Out of the 10 brands of cream soda I checked, none contained … Read more
Popcorn is literally my favorite food. So when I find myself in airports or gas stations, I often buy ready-to-eat popcorn like Boom Chicka Pop. After eating probably 25+ bags of this stuff myself, I finally decided to do a deep dive into the nutrition… The results? Not so pretty. Boom Chicka Pop is not … Read more