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HungryRoot Review
Read Our Honest Thoughts Before Subscribing

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Grocery stores can be a bit of a downer. Especially after a tough day at work when all I want to do is get home, get fed, and try to forget that the rest of the world exists for a while. Enter HungryRoot …

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Are Nerds Vegan?
The Complete Guide

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just a regular health-conscious gym enthusiast, the lure of candy is always likely to be lingering over your head. I’ve often struggled to suppress my inner kid—the 6-year old boy who stares longingly at the brightly-colored packets of …

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Trifecta Nutrition Review
Honest Thoughts on This Food Delivery Service

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Who has time for cooking every day? I’m not being rhetorical here. I’m genuinely asking you guys this question. Between my job, working out, socializing, sleeping, and other domestic duties, I have literally no time to prepare every meal of food for 7 …

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Are Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Vegan?
The Complete Guide

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Eating jelly beans is like eating a rainbow; they are as delicious as they are colorful. Whether you’re a kid or a terrible president trying to give up a nasty pipe smoking habit (ReagaNOMics), they’re an irresistible treat. Some say addictive, even. But …

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Territory Foods Review
Our Honest Thoughts On This Meal Service

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Busyness tends to be a modern status symbol. However, life on the move can often lead to unhealthy eating habits. Think takeouts and microwave meals, which have been known to cause numerous health problems if overindulged. Luckily, Territory Foods might offer a solution to this …

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Is Cocoa Powder Vegan?
The Most Important Things You Should Know

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Whether you’re making a hot chocolate or want to make your baking a little more decadent, finding a good vegan cocoa powder is one of the most important concessions for those making the switch to a cruelty-free life. But is cocoa vegan? Technically …

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The Best Vegan Foods Containing Selenium
Our Top Picks

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson If you are suffering from infertility, muscle weakness, or a weakened immune system, there is a high probability that your selenium levels are lower than they should be. Selenium deficiency is a major issue, especially among vegans who avoid eating meat. If you …

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Fresh N’ Lean Review – Our Honest Thoughts

The popularity of the plant-based diet has seen the number of vegan meal delivery service providers increasing. In this review, we’re going to look at Fresh N’ Lean vegan meal delivery service (see also ‘Green Chef vs. Purple Carrot‘) and see how it compares to others on the market. For …

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Vegin’ Out Review – Our Honest Thoughts

The vegetarian/vegan delivery services used to be limited, but we’re starting to see some great new companies step onto the market. If you’re looking for vegan meal delivery, then look no further than Vegin’ Out based in Los Angeles, Southern California. They deliver nationwide and are proud to do so. …

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Purple Carrot Review: Plant-Based Meals Made Easy?

​Vegan or vegetarian meals that serve up flavor and nutrition in equal measure are by no means typical, and so I’ve been on the hunt for delicious delivery services serving up recipes so tasty that you want to share with friends. Finding a healthy and balanced meal delivery service can …

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Our Honest Review on this Vegan Egg Substitute: JUST Egg

A lot of people struggle with the idea of stopping eating meat with a vegan diet, but I think stopping eating eggs is a little harder. It’s in your breakfast, cakes, brownies, and other delicious food products. The easiest trick for people to introduce eggs into your plant diet is …

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The 5 Different Types of Veganism – Which Level Are You?

Being completely 100% vegan all the time is difficult, most people, rightly or not, make a few concessions to keep themselves on track. There are also lots of different reasons for becoming vegan in the first place, if you’re doing it for health and not because you despise animal products …

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Vegan vs Keto Diet: Is Going Plant-Based the Better Option?

As a self-identified nutrition nerd, I’m always looking for interesting and crazy diets that seem to pop up all the time. The ketogenic diet is one that has stood out the most for me, mainly because it’s not just some new fad a celebrity diet.There is a load of scientific …

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Vegan vs Paleo: Which diet Is the Better Option?

I’ve been a diet and nutrition nerd ever since I managed to solve my health issues by switching to a plant-based diet. This has led me to research many different diets, but very few have been as interesting and heated as the vegan vs. paleo debate.Many people dismiss diets like …

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The Best Vegan Butter Brands
Healthy, Dairy-Free Substitutes

Butter is that ingredient that makes good recipes great; it’s literally the icing on the cake. Whether you’re using it to spread on a sandwich, to balance and flavor your pasta, or for baking, finding a good vegan butter substitute should be a high priority for any vegan cook.In this …

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What’s the Best Vegan Cheese?
Dairy-Free Buyer’s Guide

When making the switch to a plant-based and dairy-free lifestyle, it’s no secret that cheese is one of the hardest animal products to give up. Whether you crave something with that creamy taste, that salty cheddar crumble, or that mozzarella melt, you’ve likely been looking for a non-dairy replacement product. …

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The Best Vegan Yogurts (Greek and Plain)
Dairy-Free Substitutes

Yogurt makes for a fantastic dessert with fruit and a great way to start the day like a healthy breakfast with cereal or muesli, or a probiotic drink. Finding a vegan replacement that has the same consistency and health benefit without the dairy can be challenging.In this article, we’ve put …

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Is Yeast Vegan?
What Is It Made of and Can We Eat It?

One thing that vegans need to consider is not only if a food item is vegan, but is the production process also vegan?Sometimes companies introduce animal products while making a food item that renders the food item not suitable for vegans.If this is the case, then you might wonder, “Is …

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What Are the Best Vegan Potato Chips?
Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson There is nothing more satisfying than the crunch of  good, hot potato chips. They are the perfect snack food, and for me, the one reason I could never follow a strict no-allowances diet. In moderation, this is the snack I will reach out …

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Can Vegans Eat Honey?
Everything You Need to Know

One time I was watching a cooking competition on TV where the ingredients got chosen for the chefs. It was a vegan episode, and all was fine and dandy until the dessert round.Suddenly, honey appeared on the table, and one of the chefs went into an ethical dilemma on if …

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What’s the Best Vegan Junk Food?
Reviews & Buyers Guide

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Whether you’re looking to lose some weight or make serious gains down the gym, it’s hard to resist the delicious flavor of your favorite vegan junk foods and snacks.Here’s our list of the best accidentally vegan junk foods and snacks that will keep …

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What’s the Best Vegan Coffee Creamer?
Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

In recent years, there seems to have been a big increase in plant-based creamer choices on store shelves. But when we looked closer, it turns out that dairy-free doesn’t always mean animal ingredient free.So, if you want to avoid unknowingly adding animal ingredients to your coffee, then stick with the …

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Is Wine Vegan?
Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Wine. It invokes images of lit fireplaces sitting in a cozy spot on your couch wearing your comfiest clothes on a winter day with a glass of wine.Yet this image may be unachievable if you start thinking, “Is wine vegan?” I was curious if there was more in my wine …

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What Is the Best Vegan Cookie Brands?
Store-Bought Biscuits

Good news, you don’t have to give up cookies as a vegan. But before you just pick up the first cookie that has a vegan label on the packaging, consider that a lot of them either lack a delicious taste or are so full of sugar and cholesterol that they …

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KFC Vegan Chicken Beyond Meat Review
Is This New Menu Worth It?

On August 27th, in the Cobb parkway restaurant in Atlanta, the KFC was painted green for the trial of its plant-based alternative to chicken. The queue was huge, with some waiting hours for a chance to try this “Kentucky Fried Miracle” food. The restaurant sold out of the vegan nuggets …

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Is Pasta Vegan?
The Definitive Guide

It’s a question that is commonly asked, “Is pasta vegan?”. The short answer is, it depends. Some pasta is vegan-friendly, while others are not. Don’t begin panicking about another food product that you will have to be wary of before eating. It’s pretty simple to tell the difference between vegan …

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The Best Vegan Gummy Bears
Delicious Gelatin-Free Gummies

Fact Checked Fact checked by Mark Johnson Gummy bears look as adorable as they taste delicious and why should going vegan mean you can’t eat bear? Well, those that are also gummy candies at least and honestly who has ever said “mmm gelatin, such a lovely flavor”? But we’ll get stuck …

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The Best Vegan Cereal Brands
Our List of Healthy Breakfast Options

My entire childhood, all the way into my 20s, was full of those typical cereals that kids love. You know those Frosted Flakes and Cocoa Krispies, where the packaging is probably healthier than the content.But my transition to a plant-based diet meant that I had to reinvent my healthy breakfast …

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