Tehrene Firman

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Tehrene is a freelance health and wellness writer for numerous publications, including Well+Good, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bon Appétit, and Best Life. When she's not glued to her laptop, she can be found testing vegan recipes for her website, Green Being Wellness, going on walks with her fluffy little dog, petting cows at farm sanctuaries, or binge-watching The Office.

Articles by Tehrene Firman

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Ways to Stay Healthy After 40

Take advice from the experts and stay healthy for years to come.

Happy mature woman with arms outstretched feeling the breeze at beach.

40 Ways to Stay Healthy After 40, Say Experts

Take advice from the experts and stay healthy for years to come.

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15 Best Recipes for Cheese Lovers

You'll never think of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan the same way again.

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The 42 Best Breakfasts After 40

These health-promoting breakfasts will be key to keeping your health in check as you move beyond your fourth decade.

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40 Breakfasts to Avoid After 40

You'll want to rethink your morning meal.

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These 20 Snacks Are All Vegan, So Dig In

Yep, Oreos are on the list.

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How to Eat More Plant Protein

Eating more plant protein doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on taste. These mouthwatering snacks and eating hacks won't have you asking, "Where's the beef?"

40 Ways to Stay Your Healthiest After 40

40 Ways to Stay Your Healthiest After 40

Take advice from the experts and stay healthy for years to come.

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The Best & Worst Foods for a Plant-based Diet

Looking to eat more plants? Use this definitive guide to formulate your plant-based diet shopping list.

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20 Surprising Vegan Candy Options

Skittles and SweeTARTS are totally safe.

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What Is a Vegan Diet? Here's What You Need to Know

Going vegan is great for your health and for animal welfare.

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Here's What You Can and Can't Eat on a Keto Diet

Say goodbye to your favorite fruits.

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How to Stop Sugar Cravings for Good

It's easier than you think.

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How Impossible Burger Rivals Beyond Burger

Both of these plant-based meat alternatives may soon replace your beef burger, but which one should you choose?

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11 American Foods That Are Banned Abroad

Other countries are well aware of the negative health effects of consuming these foods, but it's ok for us to eat them.

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15 Easy Ways to Follow a Plant-Based Diet

You don't have to give up animal protein all at once; follow these expert-backed ways to ease into a plant-based diet.

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11 Health Benefits of Plant Protein

It's about time this underrated protein source gets the praise it deserves.

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11 Ways to Food Shop Consciously

If you want to look out for the health of the planet—and the animals and plants that live on it—you can do so by shopping for products with these food certifications.

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How to Eat For the Earth's Health (and Yours)

What's better for the planet also happens to be better for your body.

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How Meatless Mondays Can Save You Money

Switching to a plant-based diet—even if it's just for Meatless Monday—has numerous benefits beyond helping you be healthier; namely, it can save you money.

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This Is Actually Why You Get a Hangover

You're probably in bed with a throbbing headache not questioning why you drank so much, but rather wondering why do you get a hangover? This is why.

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The Difference Between Sugar and Added Sugar

Where your sugar comes from matters when it comes to its effect on your health.

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Why You Shouldn't Mix Caffeine and Alcohol

A registered dietitian explains why the rise of boozy coffee drinks is dangerous for your health.

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15 Ways You're Using Your Instant Pot Wrong

The Instant Pot is your new kitchen BFF, but using a new appliance comes with a learning curve.

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Everything You Can and Can't Eat on Whole30

Thinking about trying Whole30, but don't know what's allowed on the diet? We break it all down.

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Do You Have to Quit Sugar to Eat Healthier?

We got the facts from registered dietitians to settle the great debate.

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How My Life Changed After I Became Vegan

When the realization finally sets in that those burgers and wings are sweet and innocent cows and chickens, it changes everything.

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40 Best Dinners If You're Over 40

What you eat for dinner will have an impact on your long-term health as you age.

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27 Reasons to Never Eat Meat Again

You'll safeguard your health, protect the well-being of animals, and reduce your carbon footprint, too.

Reasons to go vegan

28 Awesome Reasons to Be a Vegan

From preventing diabetes to reducing your carbon footprint, here are the top reasons you should go vegan.

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