Director Evan M. Rodriguez says that making “The V Word,” a documentary series about Portland-based vegan restaurants and the people who operate them, has been “a journey. It’s almost ironic in a way ...

Don't listen to these myths about going vegetarian. Vegetarian diets tend to have higher levels of fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, carotenoids, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E than omnivorous ...

Vegan and vegetarian diets exclude meat and products derived from it. Although both eating patterns share similar health benefits, subtle differences exist that may influence which diet is best for ...

Vegan and vegetarian diets are plant-based diets. Both include plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. But there are important differences, and knowing what you can and ...

A vegetarian lifestyle offers more than just the commonly known benefits of weight management and lower cholesterol. As plant-based diets gain popularity, researchers continue to discover surprising ...

Current dietary guidelines include healthy vegetarian diets as a viable option for preventing disease. However, nutrition professionals still do not frequently recommend these diets. As part of a ...

Share on Pinterest Adhering to a healthy vegetarian diet may help slash a person’s death risk later in life. Image credit: d3sign/Getty Images. A new study finds that adhering to a healthy plant-based ...