Spring 2019

VegNews Magazine

The Best in Vegetarian News, Food, Planet, Travel, & Buzz

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Mindful Living
We have all had moments where everything just becomes too much. Too much noise, too many moving parts, too many deadlines, too much chaos. Add in the fast-paced media cycle, and it’s a wonder sometimes how my VegNews team and I can find a moment to c
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THE MAN with 25 Vegan Restaurants
Never in history has a plant-based restaurateur found success in the way New England native Matthew Kenney has. Even if you haven’t heard his name, you’ve heard of his world-class, worldwide restaurant empire (there’s somewhere around 25 now, though
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The Meals Behind the Man
Avocado toast, a cashew milk latte, and kombucha “I still love avocado toast—I order it anytime I’m home in Venice.” Chopped kale salad with pistachios, avocado, and green olives “For a fun component, I’ll add a little bit of roasted mushroom, almond
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Pretty Hurts
A survey of any group of Americans will likely reveal that most use some kind of beauty product each day. Paradoxically, a poll of those same people might also point to a shared perspective: we are all disturbed by the idea of terrified rabbits in la
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NEWS/now
MCDONALD’S HAS MADE HISTORY by introducing its first-ever fully vegan Happy Meal in the United Kingdom. All 1,300 locations across the country have begun carrying Vegetarian Society-approved, plant-based options which include a meatless chicken wrap
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Food
The bulk bin is a great place to eliminate packaging, save some cash, and reduce food waste by only buying what you need. Take the first steps by avoiding all the waste—and confusion—with these simple guidelines. Begin by gathering some basic supplie
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Fashion
When it comes to clothing, the simpler, the better. Instead of toxic textiles that take hundreds of years to degrade and release harmful substances into the soil, during your next shopping haul opt for feel-good fabrics that are kinder on the planet.
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Home
It’s time to make use of your green bin. No, not yard waste—we’re talking the greenest bin of them all: the compost bin. Composting your food scraps can make a big difference; food left in landfills releases a huge amount of greenhouse gases—23 perce
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THE art OF MEDITATION
“I have so much to accomplish today that I must meditate for two hours instead of one.” These words from arguably the most inspirational vegetarian in history, Mahatma Gandhi, offer a clue to the power of meditation. While there are a multitude of wa
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Meditation Match
1 The amount of time I have to devote to meditation each day is: a. I don’t even have time to be reading this.b. I can squeeze in 15 minutes after the kids leave for school.c. I guess I could replace some Netflix-binging with meditation. 2 I regularl
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SOUL & SPICE
There’s a certain profile to your favorite foods that keeps you coming back for more. But what happens when two cuisines with totally different flavors collide? Magic, that’s what. So we asked Chef Richa Hingle—authority on all-things vegan Indian—an
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Just Peachy
Zesty, garlicky, and with just a touch of heat, this chimichurri adds fresh, herbaceous flavor to any dish. Finely chop your ingredients instead of blending them and prepare a day or two in advance to allow flavors to develop more deeply. Makes 4 san
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Picnic Perfect
We put a lighter, mayonnaise-free twist on potato salad with a mustard-infused vinaigrette and crunchy almonds. For even more pizazz, add pesto, crumbled vegan bacon, or shaved parmesan. Serves 4 10 cups water2 teaspoons salt, divided6 cups diced red
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Baja Fresh
Dulse flakes add a wave of fishy flavor to these crisp cauliflower tacos. A bit of acid and sweetness from mango-lime relish plays perfectly with the creamy heat of a homemade chipotle mayonnaise. Makes 12 tacos 2½ cups finely diced mango1 jalapeño,
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Bar Raised
Tart lemons step aside for the sweet, raspberry-hued blood oranges in this twist on the classic lemon bar. The silky coconut filling gets a triple hit of flavor from orange juice, zest, and extract. Makes 20 bars Cooking spray, for greasing 1 cup veg
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Matcha Made in Heaven
LAUGHING GIRAFFE ORGANICS Trust us: these soft, coconut-loaded macaroon nuggets are about to become your new favorite cookie. Sweetened with agave, hit with a burst of organic matcha, and made decadently rich with smooth cocoa butter, these bites wil
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Love, From Chicago
Chicago’s Uptown is one of the city’s most distinctly multicultural enclaves, with more than 90 languages that can be overheard at the many Asian grocery markets, taquerias, and Jazz Age musical venues still in operation today. A densely populated 2.
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Big Easy Bites
More than 300 years have passed since New Orleans’ founding, yet the city’s long-held traditions—musical, architectural, and culinary—are as robust as ever. Come what may, it seems nothing can dampen the Crescent City’s exuberance. Make your way to t
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Romana Vegana
Rome. The name alone evokes vivid images of ancient Mediterranean splendor: majestic colosseums, grandiose cathedrals, decorative fountains, and gorgeous Baroque piazzas. Add to that vivid tableau a contemporary cultural scene replete with art, archi
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Budget Bites
Special Columnist! Budgeting master Toni Okamoto is here to solve all your money conundrums. QUESTION: I want to go vegan, but it seems really expensive. Is there a way to adopt a plant-based diet without going broke in the process? ANSWER: One of th
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Fast Health
VegNews nutritionist Julieanna Hever, RD, is on call for your health questions. QUESTION: Winter is long behind us, and I want to step up my health, big-time. I keep reading about intermittent fasting, but is it right for me? ANSWER: Intermittent fas
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Saving Face
The idea takes some getting used to: ridding your skin of oil and impurities with … more oil. Counterintuitive as it may seem, nourishing oils derived from plants are exactly what your skin needs to restore balance and vibrancy. Try these VN-tested-a
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Swipe Right
VegNews Digital Director Jasmin Singer (thinks she) knows a thing or two about love, and is baring all. To my friend who won’t do online dating because she thinks it’s embarrassing: Get over it already! Not only is there nothing wrong with digital da
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In the Bag
VegNews Beauty Editor Aurelia d’Andrea dishes the latest in vegan style. it’s all about the journey and not just the destination, which is why a good travel bag is essential to any adventure. For vegans, that means leather-free, built to last, and br
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Let’s Cook
Our top picks! With alumni like Chloe Coscarelli and Tal Ronnen, the famed Natural Gourmet Institute trains chefs to elevate vegetables to new heights. And now, it’s sharing its culinary expertise in a new plant-based, whole-foods-focused cookbook. W
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Get Digital
With an impressive 1.8 million monthly viewers on her expertly curated Pinterest board, San Antonio-based Dora Stone’s authentic Mexican recipes are easy, healthy, and muy caliente. Drawing inspiration from her heritage, Stone showcases family-friend
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Hit List
I’m excited to follow the relaunch of The North Star—a slavery-era newspaper first created by Frederick Douglass, and recently revived by Black Lives Matter activist Ben Dixon and new vegan Shaun King. With its thought-provoking articles and forthcom
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VegPicks
One sip of these artisanal, New Orleans-inspired kombuchas from Big Easy Bucha will instantly transport you from bottle to bayou, thanks to small-farm, Southern ingredients such as fresh Ponchatoula strawberries, fragrant chicory coffee, and juicy sa
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Getting to Know Mena Massoud
He may be Disney’s newest Aladdin to most, but to us, Canadian-Egyptian actor Mena Massoud is the real vegan deal. From starring in projects alongside the likes of Will Smith and John Krasinski to traveling the globe in search of the most delicious p

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