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Vegetarian food

She says ‘no, thank you’ to chocolate, nuts, oats and avocado because of genetic disorder

Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.
Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.

Veggie 'burgers' at stake in EU negotiations

Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.
Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.

'Veggie burgers' face grilling in EU parliament

Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.
Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farms have in recent years driven more Europeans towards vegetarian and vegan diets.

Former meat lover turns school canteen stall into $21m vegetarian chain

Mr Fu Yong Hong, co-founder and chief executive of vegetarian chain Greendot.
Mr Fu Yong Hong, co-founder and chief executive of vegetarian chain Greendot.

Cosy up to chickpeas’ copious health benefits

Seasoned and roasted chickpeas.
Seasoned and roasted chickpeas.

Is fake meat better for you than real meat?

You have probably heard these two bits of nutrition advice: Eat more plants, and cut back on ultra-processed foods. So where does that leave fake-meat burgers, sausages and nuggets?
You have probably heard these two bits of nutrition advice: Eat more plants, and cut back on ultra-processed foods. So where does that leave fake-meat burgers, sausages and nuggets?

Rescued cows inspire S. Korean village’s vegan move to draw younger residents

wtevgan - The rescued Flower Cows are of the Holstein breed which are being temporarily housed next to livestock. 

ST PHOTO: WENDY TEO
wtevgan - The rescued Flower Cows are of the Holstein breed which are being temporarily housed next to livestock. 

ST PHOTO: WENDY TEO

From Iggy’s to Ananda Bhavan: How S’pore restaurants live long and prosper

(Clockwise from top left) Iggy's owners Ignatius Chan and Janice Wong, executive director of Sushi Tei Allen Tan, founder of the TungLok Group at TungLok Signatures at The Central Andrew Tjioe, Chefs Hooi Kok Wai (left) and Sin Leong at their Red Star restaurantm, and chief executive of Ananda Bhavan, M Viren Ettikan (centre).
(Clockwise from top left) Iggy's owners Ignatius Chan and Janice Wong, executive director of Sushi Tei Allen Tan, founder of the TungLok Group at TungLok Signatures at The Central Andrew Tjioe, Chefs Hooi Kok Wai (left) and Sin Leong at their Red Star restaurantm, and chief executive of Ananda Bhavan, M Viren Ettikan (centre).

No French fries, lots of lentils for Paris Olympic athletes

Athletes in Paris will be offered the chance to discover France’s famed food, with several Michelin-starred chefs taken on as advisers for the Games.
Athletes in Paris will be offered the chance to discover France’s famed food, with several Michelin-starred chefs taken on as advisers for the Games.

Champion hot dog eater excluded from Coney Island contest over veggie franks

World Champion Joey Chestnut during the weigh-in ceremony ahead of  2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island Brooklyn in New York City.
World Champion Joey Chestnut during the weigh-in ceremony ahead of  2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island Brooklyn in New York City.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.