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  • RecipeNora CooksSep 15, 2026

    30+ Vegan Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

    These are my best Vegan Pumpkin Recipes! Scroll through the mix of savory and sweet recipes to find your new favorite fa...

  • RecipeNora CooksAug 26, 2026

    50+ Vegan Back-to-School Recipes

    Take the stress out of one of the busiest times of the year with this list of 50+ Vegan Back-to-School Recipes! With mak...

  • RecipeNora CooksAug 16, 2026

    15 Delicious High-Fiber Meals

    From quick weeknight dinners to make-ahead lunches, these High-Fiber Meals make hitting your daily fiber goals simple. M...

  • RecipeNora CooksAug 11, 2026

    Marry Me Lentils

    Black lentils swim in a creamy, dreamy Tuscan-inspired sun-dried tomato sauce in this vegan Marry Me Lentils recipe. Ser...

  • RecipeNora CooksJul 31, 2026

    Easy Lentil Burgers

    These Easy Lentil Burgers pack a whopping 14 grams of plant protein into each patty! Meaty and savory on the inside, cri...

  • RecipeNora CooksJul 27, 2026

    Strawberry Matcha Cake

    This vegan Strawberry Matcha Cake is like a strawberry matcha latte in cake form! The moist and fluffy cake is topped wi...

  • RecipeNora CooksJul 24, 2026

    45+ Cheap Vegan Meals That Actually Taste Good

    Want to save a little money? This collection of 45+ Cheap Vegan Meals has you covered! All made from budget-friendly, hi...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlSep 22, 2026

    Easy Roasted Vegetable Soup with White Beans

    Made with a medley of fresh vegetables and protein-packed white beans, this Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup is a deeply fl...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlAug 25, 2026

    How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Puree

    Learn how to make Homemade Pumpkin Puree! All you need are sugar pumpkins and a food processor to make a batch of 100% p...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlAug 18, 2026

    Creamy Polenta with White Beans (High-Protein Polenta Recipe)

    Creamy Polenta with White Beans is a cozy, Italian-inspired dish made with sneaky plant protein and fiber! Rich, buttery...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlAug 11, 2026

    Lemon Green Beans with Garlic (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

    These One-Pan Lemon Green Beans are coated in warm garlic oil and dressed up with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch o...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlAug 4, 2026

    Cold Tomato Noodles with Smashed Cucumber

    A hot day calls for these refreshing Cold Tomato Noodles, a quick summer lunch that tosses cherry tomatoes, smashed cucu...

  • RecipeFrom My BowlJul 21, 2026

    Jammy Cherry Pie Bars with Almond Crumble (Vegan)

    These Cherry Pie Bars feature a jammy cherry filling sandwiched between a buttery crust and a crisp almond crumble. They...

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 24, 2026

    Most Health Professionals Think Key Plant Foods Underrepresented In Dietary Guidelines

    According to new research, most health professionals think that key plant foods are underrepresented in dietary guidelines. Most also believe that healthy eating is the responsibility of governments, policymakers, and the wider food system, as well as individuals themselves. Read more: US Doctors’ Group Files Lawsuit Over ‘Industry-Influenced Dietary Guidelines’ Researchers from ProVeg International and the Universi…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Best Canned Corn Chowders, According to Shoppers

    Soup season is officially here, which means it’s time to stock up on all your favorites to stay warm over the next few months—and tasty corn chowder is no exception. This savory-sweet soup is a delicious and hearty meal when paired with sides like fresh bread, and can be jazzed up with extra cheese and seasonings depending on whether you like a spicier chowder or something mild and soothing. If it’s time to restock…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Seafood Chains With the Best Fried Shrimp and Garlic Bread, According to Diners

    Fried shrimp and garlic bread are an ideal seafood combo, perfect for when you want to enjoy plenty of shrimp but need some carbs to round out your meal. Several restaurants have variations on shrimp and garlic bread, including platters where diners can opt for additional sides including coleslaw, french fries, and more. If you’re in the mood for some excellent seafood, the following spots are highly rated by diners…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 24, 2026

    Workers Walk Out After Fourth Death At Smithfield Meat Plant

    More than 100 workers have walked out of a Smithfield Foods meat plant following a colleague’s death in the early hours of the morning. Workers reportedly left after management ordered production to continue as normal. It has been reported that this was the fourth death at the plant, Smithfield Monmouth in Illinois, US, but the first caused by a machine. Read more: Pesticides Poison Nearly Half Of Farmers Every Year…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Burgers and Steak Fries, According to Diners

    What kind of fries do you like with your burger? Personally, I am a fan of thin, crispy matchstick fries. However, others prefer burgers and steak fries: thicker, wedge-style potatoes usually served hot and salted. Where can you get steak fries alongside a delicious, juicy hamburger? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best burgers and steak fries, according to diners. Red Robin Red Robin has a few delicious burge…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Ribeye and Garlic Bread, According to Diners

    Finding a place to sit down for a delicious ribeye dinner with a side of garlic bread is harder than you might think. After all, garlic bread has to be cooked fresh and served straight out of the oven, or it can get dry, stale, or cold. Therefore, many restaurants opt for other types of bread instead. Still, a handful of places let you enjoy both. Where can you get delicious steak with buttery hot garlicky bread? He…

  • StoryTIME — HealthSep 24, 2026

    Philanthropy Must Build the Architecture of Hope

    Children play at a polling station at a school in Chennai, India, on April 23, 2026. —R.Satish BABU-AFP-Getty Images I grew up in a middle class family in Mumbai, where my parents taught us the importance of giving back. Our success, they insisted, was meaningful only if it helped others rise. As a girl, I spent most Sundays accompanying my father as he distributed food to those in need. As a young teacher at an ele…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 24, 2026

    Basbousa (Semolina Cake)

    This basbousa from The Vegan Middle Eastern Cookbook by Noha Elbadry is a vegan version of a semolina cake that started in Egypt and is now eaten across the Middle East. The name comes from an Arabic word linked to dredging, which refers to the way butter gets worked into semolina before the batter comes together. That step helps give basbousa its crumbly texture. The cake uses medium-grind semolina, vegan butter, c…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Home Exercises That Flatten Your Midsection Faster Than Sit-Ups After 60

    Home workouts can strengthen your midsection when the movements have purpose. After 60, the routine you can start easily and repeat consistently often gives you the best shot at seeing progress. Sit-ups can make your abs burn, but a flatter midsection usually takes a broader plan. Your core needs to brace, rotate, and stay steady as the rest of your body moves. Daily movement and steady nutrition help support the bo…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 24, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Roast Chicken and Gravy, According to Diners

    While roast chicken and gravy isn’t a complicated meal, it has become increasingly harder to find at restaurants. After all, a freshly roasted chicken takes a while to cook, and the chef’s kiss to get it right. Luckily, a handful of places serve tender, juicy, flavorful birds with hot, savory gravy. Where can you go to get the best? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best roast chicken and gravy, according to din…

  • StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesSep 24, 2026

    Chemotherapy Is Expensive—Is It Effective?

    Most chemotherapy drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without evidence that they benefit survival or quality of life. By 2030, the number of new cancer cases in the United States is expected to skyrocket by 45%, from 1.6 million to 2.3 million every year. Are we really winning the war on cancer? Sadly, in general, no, despite the hundreds of new anticancer drugs that have been introduce…