Kat Smith

Queens

Writer, Editor, and Copywriter at Freelance

Articles

These Vegan French Fries Are the Best Thing at the Drive Thru

4 weeks ago | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Jay Gajjar |Burger King |Taco Bell

If it weren’t for potatoes, we’d be hungrier people. While delicious in any form, fries hold a special place in our hearts; they’re carb-y, salty, deep-fried, and have saved us from having to settle for salads at many fast-food restaurants. But, sadly, not all fries are vegan. We’re here to tell you which ones are. Are French fries vegan? All fries should be vegan, right? After all, they’re just fried, salted potatoes.
These Are the Definitive Meat-Free Burgers for All Your Summer Grilling

1 month ago | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Actual Veggies

There’s no food that’s as quintessentially American as the hamburger. In fact, it’s safe to say that most of us grew up with a fondness for the iconic food—a savory patty topped with ketchup, mustard, crisp lettuce, and a juicy tomato slice, all sandwiched between a sesame seed bun. Thankfully, these days, there are a plethora of vegan burgers fit for the grill.
Bring These Vegan Snacks to Your Next Ballpark Outing

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Charlotte Pointing |Annie’s Homegrown |Nadine Horn

These days, baseball stadiums across the US are stepping up their vegan game. Gone are the days when vegans had to subside on peanuts for nine innings. Today, a number of Major League Baseball stadiums cater to those forgoing meat and other animal products with meals and snacks that provide fuel and flavor. Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, boasts an entire section named Vegan City.
The Best Vegan Finds at 7 MLB Stadiums

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Yankee Stadium

VegNewsGuidesBaseball season is in full swing, and while everyone else is trying to figure out who’s on first, we’re busy thinking about what we’re going to eat during those gorgeous spring afternoons at the ballpark. But between all the hot dogs and burgers at stadium food stands, is there anything plant-based to be found at baseball stadiums? The short answer is yes. Find out more about what’s on offer below. Can you buy vegan food at baseball stadiums?
Quinoa Mathrooba: Fragrant Dish for Ramadan [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Mar 5, 2025 | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith

Mathrooba is a traditional Qatar dish that's incredibly popular in Bahrain. Traditionally, it is a buttery, fragrant rice porridge that's used to break the fast of Ramadan. This plant-based version swaps quinoa for rice and uses lentils for an extra boost of protein. With a wealth of spices, chilis, and tomatoes, it's an incredibly fragrant, flavorful dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms? 

Jan 31, 2025 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Jenn Sebestyen

An autoimmune diet isn’t just one thing. It’s an umbrella term that refers to more than 80 types of chronic diseases where the immune system attacks the body, including Celiac disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, and more. If you live with an autoimmune disease, it’s likely that you’ve experienced joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, skin issues, and other symptoms. But, recent research suggests that vegan food could help manage flare-ups.
Mastering Delicious Veggie Dishes with Gochujang: Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste

Jan 22, 2025 | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Have you heard of gochujang? It's a bright, red spicy red chili paste that is very similar to African harissa in the way that it is used.
From Olive to Avocado, These Are the 5 Healthiest Cooking Oils You Need In Your Kitchen

Dec 3, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith

There are a lot of things that cooking with oil can do that just can’t be replicated by water or broth. Caramelized onions, golden brown panko-crusted tofu, and elevated flavors—all of these are made possible by oil. When used in moderation, oil can be a healthy part of any diet. But, not all oils are the same. So, which oils are the healthiest for vegan cooking? Jump to the oilsIs oil ever healthy? The long and short of it is: yes, oil can be healthy.
Vegan Recipes for Día de Los Muertos!

Nov 1, 2024 | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith |Kimberly Espinel

Each year, as the United States prepares for Halloween and all that comes with it - the trick-or-treating, the costume parties, and the general embracing of all things spooky - there's a different kind of holiday happening just south of the border. In Mexico, late October is when Día de Muertos takes place. Although it is often conflated with Halloween, they are very different holidays.
Small Plates, Big Flavors: Inside Ladybird, NYC’s Chic Vegan Tapas Bar

Oct 18, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Cole Saladino

New York City isn’t exactly wanting for vegan options. Recently, New York was crowned one of the most vegan-friendly cities in America, thanks to its more than 1,400 restaurants offering quality plant-based menu items. It’s also been dubbed the most vegan-obsessed city in the country—with 595 vegan-related Google searches per 100,000 residents. And this passion for all-things plant-based can be felt in just about any swath of the city. Take the East Village’s Tompkins Square Park, for example.