Plant-Based Recipes & Modern Ideas for Sustainable Living

Easy Dragon Fruit Salad

This vegan dragon fruit salad recipe is healthy, easy, and delicious. Kiwi, mango, pomegranate, and a simple maple-lime dressing put a tropical twist on a classic side dish.

36 Different Types of Pasta (with Pictures)

Looking to take a tastebud-tour of Italy? From the familiar to the downright obscure, we’ve got you covered with these 36 different types of pasta.

How to Cut Dragon Fruit

Learn how to cut dragon fruit into wedges and cubes with this step by step guide. This mild, sweet flavor of this tropical fruit is perfect for smoothies, yogurt, and fruit salad.

This vegan asparagus pasta blends boiled peas and asparagus in a delightfully creamy, healthy sauce. Topped with vegan Parmesan and lemon peel, this recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner that won’t disappoint.

Easy Vegan Garlic Bread

Enjoy a batch of homemade vegan garlic bread with this easy recipe. Sliced bread is smothered in plant-based butter, fresh garlic, vegan Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, then baked until toasted. It’s the perfect partner for pasta, soup, and more.

Cucumber Watermelon Salsa

Switch up your salsa game with this tasty melon version. Equal parts bright and fresh, this easy watermelon salsa recipe pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, and tortilla chips. You can also serve it as a healthy vegan side dish.

Spring Grain Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This spring grain salad recipe features chewy farro, sauteed Brussel sprouts, and fresh avocado. Perfect as a lunch, side, or main, this healthy vegan dish is definitely one worth adding to your weekly rotation.

Food & Kitchen

How to Reheat Rice

Rice is one of the toughest leftovers to reheat, but it can be done. Here’s how to reheat rice so it’s fluffy and delicious instead of clumpy, mushy, or dry.

Is Greek Yogurt Vegan? Plus Best Substitutes and Brands

Greek yogurt is a creamier, healthier version of traditional yogurt, but is it vegan? That answer plus some of our favorite plant-based Greek-style brands and our homemade Greek yogurt recipe, right here.

How Long Does Quinoa Last In the Fridge?

Just made a big batch of quinoa and wondering how long it will last? We’ve got that answer plus storage tips, quinoa facts, and a simple quinoa recipe.

22 Spring Salad Recipe Ideas

After a winter of less-than-fresh produce, we’ve really been enjoying all the gifts of spring this season. Here are our favorite spring salad recipes from the past couple months, each loaded with flavor and nutrition.

Plant-Based Nutrition

5 Best Vegan Digestive Enzyme Supplements

Registered Dietician Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, offers her top picks for vegan digestive enzyme supplements along with answers to frequently asked questions about their role in digestive health.

Does Vegan Yogurt Have Probiotics?

Plant-based yogurts are a great choice for vegans, but do they offer the same benefits as dairy yogurt? We’ll answer the question of ‘does vegan yogurt have probiotics’ and more, below.

Does a Vegan Diet Lower Cholesterol?

Vegan diets are associated with numerous health benefits, but have you wondered how eating vegan impacts your cardiovascular health? Learn the basics of cholesterol and how to keep it at a healthy level.

The Best Vegan Fish Oil Alternative, According to an RD

If you’re following a strict plant-based diet, you might not be getting enough omega-3s. We talked to a registered dietician to find out how to supplement these important fatty acids without resorting to taking fish oil.

Green Home & Garden

How to Grow Garlic in Pots in 9 Easy Steps

Garlic is a tricky crop to grow, but it can be done, even in a container garden. Here, we’ll show you how to grow garlic in pots in just nine simple steps.

How to Grow Strawberries In Pots In 8 Easy Steps

Strawberries aren’t the easiest crops to grow in containers, but it can be done so long as you do a few key things. In this article, we’ll show you how to grow strawberries in pots to assure a plentiful harvest.

6 Best Seed Catalogs for Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO Vegetables

Already planning for next year’s garden? Make sure you order your seeds from the best seed catalogs for organic, heirloom, non-GMO vegetables so you can support a healthier planet while growing a more diverse garden.

What to Plant in a Fall Vegetable Garden

A late-season veggie garden is a great way to keep your harvest going well into the colder months. Not sure what to plant in your fall vegetable garden? We’ve got 22 great options that will keep you well supplied in homegrown produce straight into winter.