What's driving water shortages across most cities in the world and what can be done about it? Here's a look at the factors contributing to the dwindling reserves of clean, fresh water, and what you can start doing now to conserve this precious commodity.

Protein shakes have been the buzz word in the fitness industry for quite some time now. A significant reason is the protein powders, such as whey and casein that help in muscle building. Here's a look at both of these protein sources, and their major differences.

A Lacto vegetarian is a person whose diet excludes meat and eggs but includes plant-based foods and dairy products. We delve into the advantages, disadvantages, challenges and risks of the Lacto-vegetarian diet.

Avoiding eggs might seem like the end of your association with entire cuisines, especially ones that require baking. Fortunately, as the vegan lifestyle becomes common, several products that can effectively replace non-vegan products have come to market.

Finding vegan substitutes for daily animal-based products is one of the main challenges of converting to veganism. Fortunately, there is a ready-market for vegan products, including butter substitutes.