Several groundbreaking studies have shown that this is indeed the case! Most recently, a research study published in The Lancet Planetary Health offered even more solid evidence to support the claim that basing your diet around plants can save the planet. According to this new study, plant-based eating has the power to decrease environmental burden by up to 84 percent!
America’s Largest Grocery Chain, Kroger, to Ban Plastic Bags! – One Green Planet
The American grocery chain Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the U.S., will ban single-use plastic checkout bags by 2025 and switch to reusable ones. According to the company, the move will eliminate as much as 123 million pounds of trash a year.
Source: America’s Largest Grocery Chain, Kroger, to Ban Plastic Bags! – One Green Planet
Vegan Refried Beans are made in the Instant Pot in under an hour and are super affordable. No need for lard or oil in these babies. Just pure plants.
Corn Flake Onion Rings [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet
Onion rings are an American classic that just cannot be passed up. These take a new twist on the classic and still leave you extremely satisfied and hands oily after! Yum.
Source: Corn Flake Onion Rings [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet
Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings [Vegan] – One Green Planet
This Buffalo cauliflower is spicy, but it also has a nice, sweet note, so it’s not all about the heat — especially when you pair it with the cool, creamy ranch dip.
Source: Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings [Vegan] – One Green Planet
10 Easy Summer Dinners That Are 100% Plant-Based – One Green Planet
During the summer months, easy meals are a necessity. These meals are simple to make and are packed with summer flavors! Make sure to download the Food Monster App for 10,000+ more vegan recipes you can make at home!
Source: 10 Easy Summer Dinners That Are 100% Plant-Based – One Green Planet
No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes! Crumbly chocolate crust made healthier with a sneaky cookie sub, and topped with cookie-flecked yogurt cream. Vegan and gluten-free!
Source: No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
SunButter Muddy Buddies (vegan, gluten-free, paleo option!)
SunButter Muddy Buddies! A healthier take on muddy buddies (puppy chow) with sunflower seed butter and options for my vegan, gluten-free, and paleo friends!
Source: SunButter Muddy Buddies (vegan, gluten-free, paleo option!)
If Everyone in the World Ate According to U.S. Dietary Guidelines, We’d Need Another Canada to Sustain Us All – One Green Planet
When updating its list of dietary recommendations for Americans, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has always prioritized offering advice backed by the most recent research on how to eat in a healthy, balanced way that prevents disease. But what about taking into account how it will affect our planet if people follow the dietary guidelines it puts forth? Does the committee do that as well?
Blistered Cauliflower With Asian Cilantro Pesto [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet
Sometimes, life just craves simplicity — like this blistered cauliflower paired with an Asian-inspired pesto sauce. Snow-white florets are roasted until crisp around the edges and then paired with a vivid green, light and tangy sauce.
Source: Blistered Cauliflower With Asian Cilantro Pesto [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet
Vegan Coyote 