Before the 1800s, plant-based diet was known as the Pythagorean Diet. It was named after the Greek philosopher Pythagoras who extolled the health benefits of vegetarian diet, as well as taught that it is immoral to slaughter animals. He and his followers adhered to a simple diet of bread, vegetables...
By Jacqueline LuceroIllustration FreepikIn a world where every bite leaves a footprint, plant-based diets have emerged as the superheroes of the culinary universe, promising not just a healthier you but a greener planet too. Picture this: a plate adorned with vibrant vegetables, legumes, and grains,...
What comes to your mind when the word protein is mentioned? Meat and muscles, right? High protein equates to consuming meat, or so we all thought. Did you know that plant food also contains protein? Arguably, plant protein sources may not be considered of high biologic value protein compared to...
The Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry development and investments promotion arm, is conducting an appraisal study to develop the Philippine Plant-based Food Industry Roadmap.
A six-month Rapid Industry Appraisal (RIA) Study aims to better understand the industry’s...
Know what it takes to transition into a plant predominant lifestyle without giving up the steak!
HERBEVOROUS The interpretation of plant based diet is varies, but generally it focuses on healthful whole foods rather than processed
We all know the infinite health benefits of consuming plant...
Plant-based dining made more affordable
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food,” said the Greek physician Hippocrates. This statement couldn’t be more true in our time. During the early rampage of COVID-19, people are searching for a cure. While we now have vaccines to...
Tasty and green food options courtesy of Tim Hortons and Starbucks
Gone are the days when vegan and plant-based food options are nowhere to be found. As going green ethical eating continues to be among the top trends in the local dining scene, restaurants and other food spots are putting onto...
New York’s up-and-coming chefs cook for the gala and they are sharing how you can make their food at home
Finally! Met Gala 2021 is upon us. After a year of silence due to the pandemic, the stars, the elites, and the best of the New York social scene come together again to celebrate fashion...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been urged to spearhead the promotion of consumption of locally produced plant-based healthy food to help reduce greenhouse emissions and protect the environment, to strengthen the economy, and improve natural body defenses against...
Sustainable living goes beyond what we wear and what we use. Now, even how we consume food and what does inside our bodies need to be sustainable and conscious. Consumers are more mindful when it comes to food choices that affect not only our bodies but the whole world as well.
This mindset has...
This local food brand brings a green twist to your favorites
But Better's plant-based fast food line
Going vegan has been among the hot topics debated all over the world. For years, animal activists have been protesting to urge people to adopt a more ethical diet, sparing animal products from...
Zero percent meat and 100 percent delicious
UnMeat variants Hungarian sausage, burger patty, chicken nuggets, and giniling.
The world is changing. Climate change movements, renewable energy, minimalism and anti-consumerism mindsets, smart buildings, electric cars, and buying green are only...