Hey, youre already okay not ordering the chili cheese fries. But now that youve swapped meat and mozz for a plant-forward lifestyle, you may be wondering how else you can keep more green in the bank. The best news? By going vegan, youre likely already saving bigwithout even trying as animal products from the seafood counter to the butcher to fancy cheese can cost a pretty penny. To help you out even moreand, we confess, steal a few ideas for ourselveswe reached out to nutritionists for their best tips to slash costs at the supermarket (or more likely these days, in your virtual grocery cart).

These are foods that you cook with often, are not very expensive, and that you enjoy. These are often foods that are minimally processed, can be purchased in bulk / larger quantities and are not very expensive, advises Lisa Hugh, MSHS, RD, LDN, CLT, Food Sensitivity Expert,SingleIngredientGroceries.com.

For instance, in the grains/complex carbs category, these might be foods like potatoes, brown rice, and barley. In the vegetable department, this might be frozen mixed vegetables, fresh cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Once youve established your staple foods across categories, do some time comparison shopping to determine which stores or online grocers sell them for the best price and shop accordingly.

This goes hand-in-hand with the advice above. Many foods that are naturally vegan are also some of the most affordable foods too. Think legumes, whole grains, veggies and fruit, shares Bri Bell, RD, Frugal Minimalist Kitchen. A plant-based diet starts to add up when we're relying on a lot of ready-made vegan food substitutes for animal products like faux meats, cheeses, and butter. When making your staples category, try to group products like vegan ice cream, plant-based meat, and other pricy vegan foods into a splurge category, and allow yourself one or two items a week.

My favorite trick is skipping the name brands and going for the no-name or the store brand. I find that these tend to be the cheapest and tend to be on higher or lower shelves not on eye-level, offers Mitchelle Wright, RDN,You have to remember that when you are buying name brands you are actually paying for advertising, commercials, product testing and so much more. Trust us, when you dig into those fully loaded black bean nachos or vegan enchiladas, youll never be able to tell if the beans were budget buys or designers.

Assuming you feel safe grocery shopping right now, consider Asian markets in your area as a great way to load up on tasty, affordable vegan fare. They have excellent prices on fresh produce as well as some pantry staples such as rice noodles and tofu. A week's worth of fresh produce works out to be about $20-$30 for per person there, compared to easily over $60 at a regular grocery store, says Bell.

Crispy tofu with spicy brown sauce and mango salsafor dinner? Ah, were so glad you suggested it.

Raise your hand if you had to toss that fancy tempeh because you didnt get to it by its expiration date or you watched that beautiful bag of arugula wilt in your fridge Were raising our hand and were not proud. You can freeze a lot of things. I hear from my patients all the time that they end up wasting a lot of food, especially produce because it starts to go bad before they use it, says Hugh. If fresh food is on the verge of going bad I freeze it in a hurry. In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, rice, beans, soups, stews, sauces, and more also freeze well.

Currently, Hugh tells The Beet she has the following in her freezer: Fresh cilantro, fresh thyme, red onion, and a bag of shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix. Most things can be frozen in reusable plastic containers, ziplock bags, or even the bag they came in (coleslaw mix, baby carrots, spinach/baby spinach), she shares. Sturdier herbs like rosemary and thyme can be frozen as is while softer herbs like basil and parsley in oil or water in ice cube trays.

A windowsill is all you need for fresh herbs and even other fresh veggies like mushrooms. And if you have a yard, get planting to keep more green in both your wallet and also the table. We grow scallions, thyme and mint in our garden, says Hugh. We don't have a lot of time for gardening but these are pretty easy to maintain and are really enjoyable.

This isnt true for all markets, but for many people, purchasing pantry items from tomato paste to vegetable stock may be most affordable when you shop online. From experience, buying vegan nonperishable grocery items online not only saves me money but also time, says Wright. I do this for most of my non-perishable vegan products. The essence is these companies can buy larger quantities of a particular product, thus it is usually less expensive and it is delivered straight to my doorstep.

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This week, vegan actress Natalie Portman took to Instagram to voice her support for defunding the police as a measure to prevent police violence against Black people. When I first heard #defundthepolice, I have to admit my first reaction was fear, Portman said. My whole life, police have made me feel safe. But thats exactly the center of my white privilege: the police make me as a white woman feel safe, while my Black friends, family, and neighbors feel the opposite: police make them feel terror. And for good reason. Police are the sixth leading cause of death for Black men in this country.

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When I first heard #defundthepolice, I have to admit my first reaction was fear. My whole life, police have made me feel safe. But thats exactly the center of my white privilege: the police make me as a white woman feel safe, while my black friends, family and neighbors feel the opposite: police make them feel terror. And for good reason. Police are the 6th leading cause of death for black men in this country. These are not isolated incidents. They are patterns and part of the system of over-policing of black Americans. Reforms have not worked. Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered, is one of the most progressive police forces in the country, having undergone extensive anti-bias training. I am grateful to the leaders in the @mvmnt4blklives who have made us question the status quo. And who have made us imagine, what a world could be like in which we invested in nourishing people; (in their education, healthcare, environment, shelter) rather than putting all of our money into punishment. Ive gotten to the age in my life, where if my gut feels uncomfortable, I take the situation as wrong. But this concept initially made me uncomfortable because I was wrong. Because the system that makes me feel comfortable is wrong. #defendblacklives#defundthepolice Swipe right for additional resources via @theslacktivists

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Portman explained that solving the underlying issues with the police force in the United States requires more than procedural reforms such as implicit bias training. Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered, is one of the most progressive police forces in the country, having undergone extensive anti-bias training, Portman said. I am grateful to the leaders in the Movement for Black Lives who have made us question the status quo. And who have made us imagine what a world could be like in which we invested in nourishing peoplein their education, healthcare, environment, shelterrather than putting all of our money into punishment.

Portmans Instagram post also included an explanation of how defunding the police would allow for investment in Black communities and specialized first responders such as mental health professionals while reducing police presence in communities of color and demilitarizing officers to reduce incidents of police violence. Ive gotten to the age in my life, where if my gut feels uncomfortable, I take the situation as wrong, Portman said. But this concept [of defunding the police] initially made me uncomfortable because I was wrong. Because the system that makes me feel comfortable is wrong.

For her birthday on June 9, Portman pledged to match up to $100,000 in donations to A New Way of Lifea nonprofit founded by social-justice activist Susan Burton which helps women break the cycle of entrapment in the criminal justice system.

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When you want a vegan meal on the go, Taco Bell probably isnt the first place that comes to mindbut maybe it should be. The chain has plenty of vegan-friendly menu items and many of them even fall on the healthier end of the fast food spectrum. Taco Bell has 31 vegan ingredients that can be used to customize your own plant-based meal. All of those ingredients, plus the restaurants vegetarian menu items, are certified by the American Vegetarian Association.

While some dishes are naturally vegan, others can be customized by making some simple swaps. Taco Bell makes it easy for you with its make it vegetarian option, which automatically swaps out meats from any dish while adding in plant-based protein like black beans. Make it fresco will also swap mayo-based sauces, cheeses, sour cream, and guacamole with pico de gallo for most items. Want to keep your order nutritious? There are a few more things to keep in mind when going vegan at Taco Bell:

Define what vegan means to you: Everyone approaches a vegan diet differently, so its important to note that Taco Bell defines menu items as vegan as long as they contain no animal ingredients. However, in some restaurants we use the same frying oil to prepare menu items that may or may not contain animal ingredients. Also, we cannot guarantee that cross-contact with meat products will not occur, they state on their site. This can be a deal-breaker for some, and no biggie for others.

Watch the calories: This is dependent on your ideal body weight and how many meals and snacks you have per day, but for most Americans, you should aim for 1,700 to 2,000 calories per day, says Scott Keatley, R.D., of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. That gives you room for roughly 400 to 500 calories a meal, with some room for snacks.

Mind your macros: Your body needs a mix of macronutrientscarbohydrates (rice, tortilla, veggies), fats (gauc), and proteins (beans)to keep you going. Some important hormones are made from fat, Keatley says. Our muscles and organs are made from protein. Carbs are our bodys main source of energy. Ideally, you want a balanced meal to hit all of your macros.

Be wary of salt and sugar traps: With any meal, its important to look out for excess sodium and sugar, especially if you eat out frequently, says Beth Warren, R.D., founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and author of Secrets of a Kosher Girl. That said, if you rarely have fast food, a little bit of extra salt and sugar isnt a huge deal in moderation, she says.

Now that you have some pointers to keep mind, its time to dig in! We combed through Taco Bells menu to find the best vegan optionsand we promise they wont disappoint.

1 Veggie Power Burrito

This burrito hits all your vegan macros: black beans for protein, guacamole for healthy fat, a wrap for carbs, and lettuce and pico de gallo for texture and flavor. This mix of nutrients stabilizes your blood sugar for all-day energy and keeps mindless snacking at bay, says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., author of The Little Book of Game Changers. Just skip the cheese, sour cream, and ranch.

Per serving: 320 calories, 10 g fat (2.5 g sat), 49 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 790 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 10 g protein

2 Veggie Power Bowl

The Veggie Power Bowl has all the goodness of the burrito, but with a fluffy layer of rice instead of a wrapa nice compromise if you like to save your leftovers in a tidy container. Again, ditch the cheese, sour cream, and ranch to make it fully vegan.

Per serving: 370 calories, 10 g fat (1 g sat), 62 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 820 mg sodium, 13 g fiber, 10 g protein

3 Soft or Crunchy Tacos

Both the crunchy and soft tacos are vegan, if you load them up the right way. Add beans for your protein source, ditch the dairy, and load it up with lettuce, onions, and pico de gallo to elevate the crunch and flavor. Order at least three tacos to make it a filling meal.

Per serving: 160 calories, 4.5 g fat (.5 g sat), 24 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein

4 Tostada

Taco Bells signature tostada is basically like a crunchy taco spread out flat. Use a refried or black bean base with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions for flavor and texture. You can also add guac for a little extra fatthat can help keep you fuller, longer, Cording says. Just make sure to skip any dairy. Want an extra kick? Taco Bells sauce packets are also vegan-friendly.

Per serving: 150 calories, 5 g fat (1 g sat), 22 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 360 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein

5 7-Layer Burrito

Technically this is called a 7-Layer Burrito, but its five layers once you take out the sour cream and cheese. You can add in extras like onions and jalapeos if you want to substitute those items for something flavorful. Refried beans offer a punch of protein, while rice offers filling carbs.

Per serving: 440 calories, 14 g fat (3 g sat), 67 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 860 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 12 g protein

6 Fiesta Taco Salad

This is a fun take on your basic salad, and it can easily be veganized. Ask for the salad without the ground beef, sour cream, or cheese, and sub in black beans and guac for protein and fat to hit all of your macros versus simply ordering a plain tossed salad, says Keri Gans, R.D.N., author of The Small Change Diet.

Per serving: 550 calories, 24 g fat (2 g sat), 71 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 680 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 12 g protein

7 Bean Burrito

This is just about vegan-readyyou just need to get rid of the cheese. Make it fresco for a punch of fresh and crunchy pico de gallo, or add in extras like lettuce, onions, and jalapeos to dress it up however you like.

Per serving: 350 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g sat), 56 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 1010 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 13 g protein

8 Black Beans and Rice

Sometimes, you just want to keep it simple, and this side dish is it. Black beans and rice gives you a little bit of everything in the macros department with a solid boost of protein. You can also add guac and onions to make it even tastier.

Per serving: 190 calories, 4 g fat (0 g sat), 35 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein

9 Crunchwrap Supreme

This beloved classic requires some slight swaps, but nothing too tricky. Just order your Crunchwrap without the meat, sour cream, and cheese, and add black beans for filling protein, Warren says.

Per serving: 460 calories, 12 g fat (3 g sat), 74 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 900 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 13 g protein

10 Chips and Guacamole

Keatley says a hearty snack should hover around 250 calories and the chips and guac combo just about gets you there. It should help fill you up for a bit, while fulfilling your salty cravings.

Per serving: 230 calories, 14 g fat (1.5 g sat), 23 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 310 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein

11 Mexican Pizza

Pizza and vegan dont exactly go together, but its possible to customize this menu item to suit your needs. Swap in black beans for the ground beef, and ask for your pizza without cheese. You can add guac for an extra satiating topping.

Per serving: 380 calories, 18 g fat (2 g sat), 45 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 480 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein

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At The Beet,we're looking for different ways to amplify Black creators in the plant-based space.To show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and Black vegan influencers who inspire us daily, we put together a list of 10 creators to add to your social media feed. Follow and support these vegans now and forever. If youre looking for Black vegan businesses to show your patronage, check out our story here.

Ashley is a vegan creator focusing on promoting plant-based food, smart tech, and sustainable lifestyle content. She shares easy to recreate vegan recipes that are nutritious and colorful as well as helpfulvegetable gardening tipsto start your own at-home harvest. Ashley is also trained in rescuing injured animals and has saved a few ill and injured creatures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and read her blog, Travel Lushes.

Rachel is an ultra-popular vegan YouTuber, blogger, and the author of the cookbook, Rachel Amas Vegan Eats. Her food hacks are epicdont miss her tips for making the perfect hummus. Her Youtube videos are some of the most helpful, instructional, fun-to-watch vegan content available. If you have a sweet tooth, get to baking her apple cake. Rachel is expecting and recently shared her pregnancy journey and experience with illness from COVID-19. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, and on her namesake blog, Rachel Ama.

Cecilia is a vegan chef focused on crafting traditional Latino dishes to be vegan-friendly. Shes the queen of a veggie grill out, you havent lived until youve tried BBQ cabbage. Her drool-worthy creations are savory and scrumptious. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and her blog, Coco Verde Vegan.

Koya is one of the most popular yoga instructors on the gram with almost a million followers, and shes also vegan! In her holistic health school for women of color, Get Loved Up, she educates about vegan cooking, mindful living, and more. Koya is also an expert in mediation and breathwork which compliments a vegan diet for a healthy life. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and her namesake website, Koya Webb.

Torre is a fitness coach and bodybuilder who was raised vegetarian and has been vegan for over two decades. Hes proof that you can be super strong and vegan, and crushes the notion that you need animal protein to build muscle. He uses his sage insight into health and fitness to share vegan-friendly nutrition guides weekly. Follow him on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and his namesake website, Torre Washington

Monique is a plant-based influencer dedicated to showing folks how easy it can be to go vegan. She caters many of her tips to families, so if you're trying to help your loved ones become more plant-based, definitely give her a follow. Youll find drool-worthy recipes across her social media platforms that will inspire you to whip something up new in the kitchen. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and her blog, Brown Vegan.

Lauren is the rightfully self-declared Queen of Green and an epic vegan chef. She creates picturesque plant-based dishes with healing ingredients for many celebs including Cardi B, Stevie Wonder, and Common with whom she recently did an IG live with about healthy living. Her book, Eat Yourself Sexy! The Goddess Edition, is a vegan cookbook with a foreword by her client Serena Williams. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

Berto is an NYC-based vegan creative focused on spreading messages of mental and physical health paired with accessible veganism. Turn to his channels for tips about plant-based nutrition and holistic lifestyle practices. Follow him on Instagram and YouTube. Dont forget to also follow his IG account dedicated to all the vegan junk food he eats, @WholeLottaFoodShit, youll want to try all of these dishes on the feed.

Jenn is a vegan chef who has been blogging about veganism for over a decade! She generously shares her delicious vegan Southern-inspired recipes on her IG feed including her sunflower Caesar salad, banana pancakes, and butternut squash chickpea tagine. You can find more of her phenomenal plant-based renditions in her vegan cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and her blog, Sweet Potato Soul.

Tik Tok megastar Tabitha is the brains behind the viral trend of the moment to prepare vegan renditions of the classic BLT sandwich. Youll also find recipes for BBQ jackfruit sandwich, ceviche, and more on her feeds. She makes vegan cooking fun with her hilarious how-to videos of her homemade recipes. Follow her on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and her website, I am Tabitha Brown.

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Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on ourFood Monster App! Our newest recipes include beignets, cookies, and sandwiches so if youre looking for something new and delicious, these recipes are it!

We also highly recommend downloading theFood Monster App with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, dont forget to check out our Popular Trends Archives!

Source: Banana Split Sugar-Dusted Beignets

These Banana Split Sugar-Dusted Beignets by Lauren Hartmann are a tribute to New Orleans. These beignets taste just like the ones from Caf Du Monde. This version is even more awesome by drowning them in chocolate powdered sugar, banana powdered sugar and strawberry powdered sugar. They taste just like a banana split!

Source: Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are the best cookies! These Chocolate Chip Cookies by Angelina Papanikolaou are thick, chewy, and loaded with chocolate! No one would ever guess that these chocolate chip cookies are made with no butter or eggs.

Source: Green Pea Fusilli Salad with Orange Citrus Vinaigrette

Served as a meal or side dish, this green fusilli salad is refreshing and flavorful. Its a salad that will fill you up, but in a light kind way. Its also easy to make. This Green Pea Fusilli Salad with Orange Citrus Vinaigrette by Julie Zimmer is packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals, the green pea fusilli in this dish will also give you good quality plant protein.

Source: Mushroom & Nut Burgers

These Mushroom & Nut Burgers by Lydia Filgueras are the best of the bunchso far, at least! Theyre flavorful and moist while maintaining a meaty texture that is often missing from patties made from beans and potatoes.

Source: Smashed Avocado, Chickpea and Pesto

This Smashed Avocado, Chickpea and Pesto by Wholesome LLC will fill you up and is super delicious!

Source: Creamy Pea and Mushroom Gnocchi

Try out this Creamy Pea and Mushroom Gnocchi by Jenny Marie! A sweet and savory creamy pan-fried gnocchi delight for when you cant face pesto again.

Source: Saffron Pear Iced Tea

This Saffron Pear Iced Tea by Charlie Rioux is spicy, sweet and invigorating. It does have an intense saffron flavor, so only make it if you like saffron! Want to make this into a flavorful cocktail? Add a shot of vodka!

Source: Fruit Infused Sun Tea

Spring and summer would not be the same without sun tea. Fruit infused sun tea is especially delicious, and dont worry, this recipe of Fruit Infused Sun Tea by Wendy Irene works great even if its not scorching hot out, all you need is some good ol fashioned bright sunshine.

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According toBlueWeave Consulting, the GlobalVegan Mayonnaise Marketis expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. The global veg mayonnaise market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6%. It is projected to reach the valuation of xx million during the forecast period 2019- 2025.

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The market is growing due to various factors. Basically, it is very difficult to change the whole egg market, not for the following 10 years in any event. In spite of this, the egg-free fragment is developing quickly. Late patterns, for example, the adjustment in diets and developing wellbeing mindfulness are required to build the offers vegan mayonnaise. Vegan mayonnaise is accessible in appealing and helpful bundling. Various sizes of sans egg mayonnaise bottles are made accessible in plastic, just like glass. Indeed, even little and huge pockets and sachets of vegan mayonnaise are accessible, which are anything but difficult to convey while voyaging. Vegan mayonnaise bottles are accessible in various hues, for instance, tomato enhances is accessible in a red-hued bottle.

The expanding interest for vegan mayonnaise and the developing number of producers everywhere throughout the world are the purposes behind the expanding focused level in the global vegan mayonnaise market. To keep up their situation in the vegan mayonnaise market, makers are delivering one of a kind and inventive items with appealing contributions. As indicated by the report, the rising interest for advantageous nourishment will quicken the development of the mayonnaise showcase during the figure time frame. An extending the working populace in G7 and EU nations has prompted a huge lack of time and busier ways of life among customers.

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The retail segment makes a huge sale of the vegan mayonnaise as the demand for the item is always in bulk. Different food businesses like restaurants, hotels, eateries, cafes, inns and other commercial enterprises require vegan mayo which they buy in bulk. Apart from that different types of flavors are available in the retail market which makes it easier for the customers to get immediately hold of.

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Plant-based brands have been cranking out new food products like clockwork, so all you vegan eaters eager for a new snack, dip or dessert, a grocery store run is certainly in order.This June, we cant get enough of these recently debuted tastebud winners from Salted Caramel Chocolate dessert pots to we-cant-believe-its-not-ground-beef crumbles. First up, our favorite sweet releases followed by our favorite savory finds. Read on, and get that shopping list ready.

Thank goodness these are portion-controlled is all we have to say about these stellar mini cups of Salted Caramel Chocolate and Chocolate-flavored perfection. Made with coconut cream, we promise even the non-vegans in your household will sneak a pot when they think youre not looking and melt into their Happy Chocolate Place Heaven.

Popcorn gets an hors d'oeuvres-worthy upgrade with these non-greasy, delectable kernels that are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Right now, were loving the new Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn and Key Lime Pie Drizzled Popcorn for another day of perking up at-home snacktime day numero...

As Iceland's first and only bean-to-bar chocolate maker, you can feel good about supporting a unique company as you satiate your sweet tooth. Using high-quality ingredients that are sourced with ethical concerns and sustainability in mind, the packaging is beautiful enough to make these bars part of that vegan gift basket youre totally curating for your besties birthday or Fathers Day. P.S. The Peru bar (pictured above) just launched in America last month and has fast become our reliable afternoon pick-me-up.

Hows a salted fudge, cinnamon fig or blueberry ginger treat sound to you? If it sounds pretty good, its about to sound even better when we tell you theyre all delectable flavors of newly launched vegan protein bars that are low in sugar and brimming with nutritious ingredients. A women-owned company, founded by three friends who suffer from dietary restrictions, taste isnt compromised in eachgluten-free, vegan, non-GMO!bite.

Self-proclaimed as crafted from bullsh*t-free ingredients, these nutrient-rich nut butter blend walnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews and MCT oil, boosted by make-you-melt flavor profiles like cinnamon vanilla and chocolate reishi.Organic, raw, vegan, and tastes-good-with-bread, what more could you want out of a vegan indulgence?

The newest smoothie from Raw Generations superb roster is one of our favorites yet. Creamy and mildly sweet from dates, this soy-free beverage is an excellent breakfast choice when youre in a rush or when you just need a day off from overnight oats-ing it.In mid-may, Raw Generation also launched Keto Meal Shakes,deliciously crafted with plant-based proteins and designed to help curb cravings.

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Just because you eat vegan doesnt mean you should have to miss out on slathering butter on your morning toast or stirred into a savory risotto. Behold Califia Farms Plant Butter, which is a buttery, cultured spread made with whole food ingredients like tiger nuts, nutritional yeast, cashews, and more. Its also free of canola or palm oil, trans fats, soy, and GMOs and melts and cooks like dairy butter in either baking or cooking recipes.

The secrets out, and boy are we glad: This month, Kite Hill has launched a tzatziki dip to make all your dill-y, cucumber dreams come true. With a creamy texture and a hit of acid from lemon juice, this dairy-free dip will fast become a snacking staple. Even better: Pile it on pita for your next falafel sandwich night.

Vegans and keto-ers alike will be salivating over the two new plant-based dips from Fresh Cravings, French Onion and Spinach Artichoke. Free of dairy and preservatives, we also love using either on baked potatoes as a savory condiment. For now, enjoy during a solitary nosh. For later, look forward to serving at a dinner party when the time is right.

Watch out, Beyond Burger.Whether youre in the mood for a plant-based patty, vegan ground beef-style crumbles, or Mexican seasoned ground meat, youre going to love this new collection of meat substitutes. Taco night, catch ya later.

Ready to get saucy? Order the new saucy box from this vegan snack company, which includes Sweet Sriracha, Zesty Ranch, and Sweet Onion and Mustard fava bean-based snacks. Were warning you in advance: Good luck putting down the ranch-flavored treats.

This protein-packed milk with eight grams of satiating protein per serving (along with nine essential amino acids and vitamins and minerals to boot) works wonderfully in cereal or smoothies, or a refreshing beverage on its own. If youre a big vegan baker, it may also fast become your new go-to.

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Ice cream brand Arctic Zero removed whey from its ice cream formulations to become fully vegan. Greg Holtman founded Arctic Zero in 2009 as a low calorie and low glycemic frozen dessert brand. The founder actually created Arctic Zero because his mom lives with Type 1 diabetes, and he wanted to create something she and his whole family would be able to enjoy. Ten years ago there were really no healthy ice cream options, a spokesperson for Arctic Zero told VegNews. Its in the founders heart to continue to offer healthy treats everyone can enjoy.

In 2018, the company debuted its first nine flavors of plant-based ice creamsuch as Chocolate Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, and Cookie Shakemade with fava bean protein, an ingredient Arctic Zero landed on after experimenting with other plant-based ingredients. Under its new plant-based certification, the brand will continue launching vegan flavors and has expanded its line this week to include Classic Vanilla and Pistachio.

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With scientists and experts urging the public to go vegan to help to avoid future pandemics such as coronavirus, its no surprise that interest in vegan diets has risen in recent months.

According to new data from market research firm Mintel, a staggering one in 10 Brits (12%) say the COVID-19 pandemic has made a vegan diet more appealing.

Young British Millenials (aged 21-30) are leading the way with a quarter (25%) saying they are interested in plant-based diets, along with almost a quarter (22 percent) of Londoners.

Mintel attributes the growth in interest to people searching for ways to show compassion and looking for ways to add more nutrients to their diets to support their immune systems.

Alex Beckett, associate director, Mintel Food & Drink, said: For consumers struggling to know how to make a positive difference, cutting out animal protein may be seen as a way of tackling the climate crisis, showing compassion for nature, and boosting their own nutrient intake.

Beckett added that one of the attractions of plant-based products for younger people looking for convenient, fresh food that did not take long to prepare is that much of it has a longer shelf life.

But under lockdown, with more time at home and no restaurants or cafes open for business, long-life food has had clear advantages.

It doesnt take up precious fridge space and lasts a good while, making it suitable for quarantine-living and resulting in fewer shopping trips. Its affordable, often nutritious, and, in the case of tinned veg or fruit, suits our rekindled fondness for cooking from scratch.

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Shoe and apparel brand Adidas recently launched a new Our Icons Go Vegan initiative to create animal-free versions of its classic shoe styles. In 2018, Adidas launched its first veganized icon, the Stan Smith sneaker, in partnership with designer Stella McCartneyand debuted a second version with colorful star patterns and chunky rainbow shoelaces in 2019. This year, the company added two new styles to the vegan collection, Samba ($80) and Continental 80 ($80), both embossed with a Adidas Original Vegan logo and made with animal-free materials, down to the glue. With the same look and feel as the original style, this version advocates for a better future with an entirely vegan design, Adidas describes the Samba style.

In addition to using all-vegan materials, for its Continental 80 style, the company uses environmentally friendly algae-based EVA foam for the construction of its midsole. The shoe that once found its rhythm in the packed fitness studios of the 80s makes some new moves today, the brand described the new style. These vegan Adidas shoes completely eliminate the use of animal products. So swap out the bold colors of the 80s and exchange them for a brighter future.

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