Here's which plant-based milks from major brands are higher in protein and fortified with enough calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B-12 to match dairy milk.
In 2019, the EAT-Lancet Commission released its “planetary health diet,” which aims to feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050 without causing undue harm to the environment. In October, the commission published an update. Its bottom line: We need a food system transformation. Here’s what it will take to get there.
A “planetary health diet” is a flexitarian way of eating—that is, plant-based with a little room for animal foods. Here's how to follow the diet in 6 steps.
Some brands of ice cream are better for you because they don’t pile up the added sugar, saturated fat, and empty calories like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.
Tofu and tempeh have a stellar—and well-deserved—reputation. For starters, they come from soybeans, so they’re uber-nutritious. You can count on some magnesium and iron. Plus, you get a decent dose of calcium (from many brands of tofu) or potassium and fiber (from tempeh). Soybeans also bring the good kind of fat to your table.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
Most cheeses have protein and calcium with their saturated fat and sodium. Here's how to find a good balance with a healthy cheese that's dairy or plant-based.
