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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Vegan Beauty Products Worth Trying

These vegan beauty products are a must-try Surprisingly a majority of beauty products aren’t vegan, using animal bi-products for beauty products including skincare and makeup. Here are some vegan products that will have you using more vegan beauty products in your daily routine. Fractionated Coconut Oil This simple beauty product can be used so many ways including removing makeup without drying out your skin and hair oil for conditioning. Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that smells just fresh coconut, you can also use this to create homemade DIY beauty products. Jāsön Dry Spray Deodorant This dry spray deodorant...

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British Vegan Brand THIS Is Booming In Business With Meat Shortage

Bella Breakdown The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is creating food shortages worldwide including a meat shortage, but one vegan meat company is experiencing a boom in business. British vegan meat brand THIS is experiencing a surge in sales in response to the meat shortage due to COVID-19, doubling their supermarket sales and revenue from February to March. THIS is seeing a surge in business and is using the opportunity to give back to those in need, donating more than a ton of THIS Isn’t Chicken to organizations including Made In Hackney and City Harvest. Made In Hackney that is an...

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