Nutrition

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

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

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

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

Did you know that Incogmeato contains an ingredient that’s also used as a laxative? It’s true, and that sounds pretty gross… But is it anything to actually be worried about? Is Incogmeato healthy? Incogmeato is cholesterol-free, high in fiber, colored with natural ingredients, and lower in fat compared to real meat. However, it also has … Read more

Vegan cream cheese is growing rapidly in popularity. As more brands arrive in grocery stores, Einstein Bros Bagels has also added a “Vegan Cream-Cheese Schmear” at many of their locations. But is vegan cream cheese actually a healthy option? Vegan cream cheese is typically a bit healthier than regular cream cheese, as it has fewer … Read more

Italian ice (or water ice) seems a lot “lighter” than ice cream. It’s dairy-free, it’s vegan, and it has an awesome texture. But is Italian ice actually good for you? Or is it just another sugary dessert? Italian ice is typically fat-free and low in calories compared to ice cream. However, it is still a … Read more