Good News Notes: “It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the side) , and even some fiber from the roll (you used whole grain, right?) Unfortunately, study after study shows that meat as a protein source isn’t…
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20% of Brits Are Eating Less Meat To Actively Fight Climate Change, Survey Finds
Good News Notes: “A Censuswide survey, commissioned by environmental search engine Ecosia, has revealed new plant-based trends. Major takeaways include more than 20 percent of participants reducing meat intake in light of the climate crisis. It was revealed that 32 percent are willing to change their diets to help the environment. More than 50 percent…
Growing appetite for vegan dairy, meat products propels Northern California producers
Good News Notes: “Finding vegetarian and vegan food in a grocery store is no longer like a scavenger hunt. That’s good news for its producers but leaves the traditional meat and dairy industries less than thrilled. Sales and new products are up, say industry experts, because people want alternatives to animal products for health and…
Aldi launches over 20 new vegan products and expects Veganuary food sales to double
Good News Notes: “Known as a budget retailer, Aldi is making Veganuary 2021 easier on the wallet as well as the stomach. With over 20 new vegan products, you certainly won’t go hungry this January or feel like you’re missing out. Aldi is also anticipating its vegan food sales to double this Veganuary as a…
Record 500,000 people pledge to eat only vegan food in January
Good News Notes: “A record 500,000 people have signed up to the Veganuary challenge to eat only plant-based foods for a month. The milestone is double the number who pledged to go vegan for January in 2019. A quarter of those taking up the challenge – 125,000 – are in the UK, and this year…
IKEA Goes All in on Veganuary
Good News Notes: “This week, IKEA’s United Kingdom branch announced its support for Veganuary, a campaign that challenges participants to go vegan for the month of January and beyond. Ellie Pniok, Commercial Food Leader for IKEA UK & Ireland, explained that IKEA’s alignment with Veganuary is timely as in the last two years, 15 percent…
More than One Third of Brazilians Are Buying Less Meat During COVID-19
Good News Notes: “Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than one third (34 percent) of Brazilians are actively buying less meat, according to data compiled by market research firm GlobalData. The data also showed that 14 percent of Brazlians are purchasing more meat replacements. A similar trend is emerging in China, where GlobalData found that…
The Best Fiber Sources to Lose Weight, Including Belly Fat
Good News Notes: “Fiber may not be as trendy a term as keto, paleo, or flexitarian—hey, it makes us think of bran muffins and carpet fibers, too!—but let’s give that five-letter word a little love. After all, adding more fiber to your diet is one of the healthiest and easiest ways to manage your weight. (One large study published last year in…
Disney to offer more plant-based food to parkgoers starting in October
Good News Notes: A growing number of the population now identify themselves as flexitarians. While they may not be completely vegan, they are looking for ways to make a larger percentage of their diets plant-based, whether for health reasons or environmental concerns. Combined with the vegetarian and vegan population, Disney felt there was need for…