plant-based diets
Jan. 6, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
The U.S. News and World Report named the Mediterranean diet as the best overall diet for 2021. The eating plan was also recognized as the best plant-based diet and a top option for heart health and diabetes.
Sep. 8, 2020
Reforming Food Systems Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, Report Finds
In the fight to keep global temperatures from increasing more than 2 ºC (3.6 ºF) above pre-industrial levels, policy makers will need to focus on adapting their food systems to be more plant-based and sustainable, according to the United Nations and World Wildlife Fund.
Aug. 10, 2020
Consuming Some Animal Products Does Not Undermine Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Newly published research from the University of Warwick shows that plant-based diets, such as Mediterranean diet, can lower cardiovascular risks even if they include a moderate amount of animal products.
Jun. 3, 2020
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
While the data show that plant-based food sales in the United States grew by 90 percent over the same period last year, anecdotal evidence suggests olive oil sales grew with them.
Feb. 6, 2020
Lupini Bean May Knock Off Soy as Leading Plant-based Protein Source
The Mediterranean bean contains more protein and fiber than its leading plant-based counterparts, soy and chickpeas, yet shares only a tiny portion of the carbohydrate count.
Jan. 31, 2020
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Food-Bourne Infection Risk in Mice
An eating plan plentiful in fruits and vegetables increased the resistance of mice to the intestinal pathogen, E. coli.
Aug. 21, 2019 Health
New Study Links Plant-Based Diets With Reduced Risk Of Heart Disease
Aug. 19, 2019 World
Olive Oil is Key to Promoting Plant-Forward Diets, Report Says
Aug. 13, 2019 World
Oct. 4, 2017 Health
Study: Plant-Based Diet Alleviates Reflux as Effectively as Medications
May. 13, 2014 Health
