New Meat Alternative Revealed That Smells And Tastes Like Beef

Bella Breakdown 2019 was the year of new meat alternatives with companies committing to offering a meatless option including Dunkin Donuts and Burger King. Another meatless option was revealed being made from soy protein and is lab-grown. Researchers in Israel created a 3D scaffold for alternative meat using textured soy protein (an edible by-product of soybean production) that acts as a skeleton for bovine cells to grow around. This process creates a beef-like muscle tissue when baked or fried, replicating the texture of meat. This alternative is different than the competing Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods formula that utilizes...

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Replace Unhealthy Snacks With This Recipe For Zucchini Chips

Bella Breakdown Simple Baked Zucchini Chips Pass on the potato chips and try this healthy snack alternative made with simple, healthy ingredients. Once you'll try these zucchini chips, you'll be hooked on this healthy snack. The best part is you can customize any way you like with herbs and spices. Print Recipe Pin Recipe EquipmentMandolin Veggie SlicerPastry Brush Ingredients  2 tbsp. Olive Oil1 large ZucchiniKosher Salt (for taste, as desired)Herb or Spice Of Choice (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 225 °F. Line two 17" baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Cut the ends of the zucchini off and start slicing on the mandolin...

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Vegan Alternative Fashion Fads And Trends To Look Out For

Bella Breakdown More brands are looking forward to the future of the fashion industry and looking at sustainable alternatives for materials including Chanel and Gucci. We celebrate the unique vegan alternative materials used for clothing and accessories that give the fashion industry hope for the future. Cacti Leather There are more vegan alternative materials in development including cacti leather that is both durable and flexible compared to traditional leather. One company saw the potential of using cacti to design the Desserto leather that is also biodegradable. Leather made from Cactus: It's elastic, customizable and breathable like animal leather. It...

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Alternative Workouts To Try Outside Of The Gym

Bella Breakdown Getting in a good workout often means taking a trip to the gym, but if you’re not interested in going to the gym you might be in luck. There are plenty of fun ways to workout outside of the gym that you can enjoy with friends. Yoga In The Park Enjoy a nice relaxing yoga session in the local park to truly become one with nature and increase your energy flow. You can take a guided class with your local yogi or meet up with your friends for a fun flow session. Running or Hiking Trails A...

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Alternatives To Dying Your Hair

Bella Breakdown I have been dying my hair since I was a Sophomore in high school. Nothing was going to stop me from dying my hair all shades of brown, black, red, and blonde. I suffered the consequences though. I often had to spend more money to get a certain color because of all of the times I had dyed my hair, previously. Hair dye, no matter how natural it claims to be, has chemicals. This can drastically alter the texture of your hair. I found, when I was dying my hair a lot, that my hair became dryer,...

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