From hot breakfasts to boxed lunches to craft coffee creations, when you walk through the Starbucks doors (or open up the app) you have your pick of a plethora of menu options, many of which fit and fill various dietary lifestyles – whether you're looking for something gluten-free, vegan, or low-calorie. But with something like a quick-service coffee shop, sodium is bound to be lurking in many of the products it sells. [...]
Starbucks Vegan Drink and Food Options (Complete List)
What makes Starbucks special is not only the fact that its menu is seemingly endless, but also the fact that there are exponentially more ways to tweak, modify, and add to each and every item – giving us the power to truly perfect our order. And that’s good news for all of us, whether we’ve got dietary restrictions or we’re just super particular about our morning coffee. If you’re vegan, the good news is that Starbucks has [...]
Starbucks vs. Dunkin’: Which is Better for Vegans?
It’s an epic, long-running rivalry between two of America’s favorite coffee chains – and you know them both well. Each popular morning-stop shop serves up fast service, baked goods, on-the-go meals, and of course that much-needed cup of joe. Maybe you feel strongly about whose coffee is better, or maybe your loyalty has something to do with what part of the country you grew up in; but when it comes down to it, you’re either a [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are Vegan?
Herbs and spices are from plants, and vegans only eat plants. It should be a no-brainer that herbs and spices are vegan…right? Plain herbs and spices are ALWAYS vegan-friendly because they’re from plants. Some seasoning blends (mixtures of herbs, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like sugar) contain non-vegan-friendly ingredients, which is the only time an herb or spice wouldn’t be considered vegan. We’ll point [...]
All the Starbucks Drink Options Under 100 Calories
Starbucks has been serving up freshly roasted coffee since the ‘70s, quickly growing from a small shop at Pike’s Place in Seattle to one of America’s – and the world’s – most prominent coffee chains. Today, millions of people have made Starbucks a part of their daily routine, whether it’s their first stop of the day for that highly caffeinated cup of morning brew, their go-to spot for an afternoon pick-me-up, or their [...]
Spices vs Herbs: What’s the Difference?
The terms herb and spice are often used interchangeably, which is a common mistake. They’re found in the same aisle at the grocery store and are both used in cooking, so what’s the difference? The main difference between herbs and spices is the part of the plant they’re from. Spices are from seeds, roots, bark, fruit, or vegetables while herbs are the green, leafy parts of the plants. There are more differences between [...]
