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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ could be a dangerous option for holiday shoppers

Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University Gift-givers hoping to splurge this holiday season despite the pinch…

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Vegan cheese: what you should know

Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire For many people who go vegan, one of the hardest…

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Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating to meet demand

Katherine Wynn, CSIRO and Michelle Colgrave, CSIRO As demand for alternative protein sources grows, Australians…

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How to swap meat for nutritious alternatives – and why it’s a good thing to do

Ruth Fairchild, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Shirley Hinde, Cardiff Metropolitan University Are you toying with…

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The meat paradox: how your brain wrestles with the ethics of eating animals

Sarah Gradidge, Anglia Ruskin University and Magdalena Zawisza, Anglia Ruskin University Most people eat meat…

Don’t drink milk? Here’s how to get enough calcium and other nutrients

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Cow’s milk is an excellent source of calcium which, along…

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Is wine vegan friendly?

Geoff Scollary, Charles Sturt University Consumer interest in vegan wines is growing, with vegan-friendly wines…

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Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets could save you money – new research

Marco Springmann, University of Oxford Many people are choosing to make the switch to plant-based…

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Five ways going vegan could change your social life – not just your health

Catherine Oliver, University of Cambridge As veganism grows in popularity, researchers are documenting its positive…

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What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online

Kerith Duncanson, University of Newcastle The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets means more people…