If you drink plant-based milk, check your nutrition labels

It seems we've had dairy on the brain lately, because just about every story this week is either about avoiding dairy (vegan ice creams, vegan cookbooks, plant-based milk alternatives) or how to get the most nutrition from your dairy (yogurt).

While many of us are willing to cut meat out of our diets to save the planet, dairy is one of those things that's more of a sticking point for most people. This weekend, maybe start thinking about your dairy consumption and where you'd be willing to cut back (and where you won't ... while I can dig some of the amazing new vegan ice creams out there, I'll never be able to quit cheese!).

XO, Kristen

All the vegan ice creams you'll want for summer

Open your grocer’s freezer today and you’ll find a vast array of delicious ice creams made from almond milk, oat milk and even banana ― and they’re chock full of the kinds of indulgent add-ins like chocolate chips, snickerdoodle dough and peanut butter swirls that you’ve come to expect from regular old dairy-based ice cream. We tasted brands both big and small, and we've narrowed this list down to our favorites.

4 reasons to ditch low-fat and fat-free yogurt

Unless your doctor recommends a low-fat diet for your specific health needs, there are a ton of nutritional benefits to eating full-fat yogurt instead. (Not to mention, it tastes better.) Have you ever thought about the fact that low-fat yogurts are loaded with extra sugar to make up for what they're lacking in fat? Yeah ... you might want to think twice about your next purchase.

Is plant-based milk always healthier than dairy?

We know that most plant-based milk alternatives (think oats, almonds, hemp seeds, peas or soy) are better for the planet than dairy milk, but are they better for our health? Turns out, not always. There are certain ingredients you need to look for on your nutrition labels.

11 cookbooks that make it easy to eat vegan

Who says plant-based eating has to be hard? These cookbooks highlight recipes that prove the exact opposite.

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