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My Love for Magazines
FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, one of my favorite things to do on a Saturday has been to visit a well-stocked magazine stand and find a juicy weekend read. I love the entire ritual: browsing all the titles, examining the covers, feeling the paper in
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Colleen’s SNEAK PEEK
We’ve seen her evolve from a babe in a bikini to a steadfast advocate for animals. Now, Pamela Anderson 3.0 is giving us more reasons to love her with her debut cookbook. Every recipe is a warm hug in food form, and I cannot wait to get cooking! The
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Publisher & Co-Founder Colleen Holland Editorial Director Richard Bowie Creative Director Emily Utne Senior Editor Jocelyn Martinez New Products Editor Sarah McLaughlin Director of Digital Strategy Jill Ettinger Digital Editors Tanya Flink, Charlotte
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Contributors
Dining Declining, p.20 Where I live: Miami, FL Veg for: 29 years My go-to breakfast: Strong coffee with with oat milk My #1 wellness tip: Whole foods versus ultra-processed foods My dream winter getaway: The sunny island of Grenada Spice, Rice, and E
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Food For Thought
AGING IS A PART OF LIFE—but what if we could actually reverse our biological age (that is, the body’s actual health, not just the years we’ve been around)? And what if the secret to aging gracefully—without chronic diseases or memory loss—lies in wha
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Billie’s Favorite Bites
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR BILLIE EILISH has unveiled a comprehensive list of her more than 150 plant-based restaurants across the country. Teaming up with Google Maps to promote her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” world tour, the interactive map provides
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All That Glitters
RESEARCHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE HAVE DEVELOPED A PLANT-BASED GLITTER made from cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) that poses no toxicity risks to the ecosystem. Unlike conventional glitter—which negatively affec
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Vive La France
MCDONALD’S IS EXPANDING ITS PLANT-BASED MENU in Europe by launching Veggie McPlant Nuggets—made by Beyond Meat—at all 1,560 locations in France in an effort to tap into the country’s growing appetite for meatless diets. The move follows mixed results
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Sauced Up
ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY BARILLA HAS LAUNCHED ITS FIRST-EVER VEGAN PESTO with Italian basil, olive oil, and cashews in place of cheese, and the 147-year-old brand promises that “you won’t taste the difference.” First launched exclusively at Kroger stores
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La On Top
DESPITE A SERIES OF restaurant closures (such as Kevin Hart’s Hart House, Nic’s on Beverly, and Flore), Los Angeles remains the top plant-based destination in the US, according to a 2024 WalletHub study. The Southern California city earned its title
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New York, New Direction
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU) IS THE LATEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO PLEDGE TO SERVE MORE PLANTS IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE ITS FOOD-RELATED CARBON EMISSIONS. The university joins Columbia, The Rockefeller, and Fordham in the NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Chall
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Setting The Bar
THE CHEF BEHIND MICHELIN-STARRED ELEVEN MADISON PARK IN NEW YORK CITY IS LAUNCHING CLEMENTE BAR, an intimate cocktail lounge right above the famed vegan restaurant. In collaboration with artist Francesco Clemente, Chef Daniel Humm recently opened the
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Eat Well
RESEARCH SUGGESTS THE RISK OF DEVELOPING CHRONIC DISEASES LIKE DEMENTIA, HEART DISEASE, AND CANCER MAY BE REDUCED WITH THE HELP OF FLAVONOIDS. A study from Queen’s University Belfast found that consuming six extra servings daily of flavonoid-rich foo
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Hollywood Heart, Plant-Based Soul
DANIELLA MONET is redefining what it means to be a modern Hollywood star. Skyrocketing to fame on the hit Nickelodeon show Victorious, the actor, entrepreneur, and passionate vegan is making waves far beyond the screen. With more than 4 million follo
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Dining Declining
Nic’s on Beverly: closed. Plant Food + Wine: shuttered. Flore Vegan: done. Jewel: finished. Hart House: gone. And that’s just Los Angeles. Across the country, other notable vegan restaurant closings include Charlotte-area favorite Fern, now history a
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Culture Craving
IN 2025, THE HOTTEST VEGAN TRENDS aren’t beefy burgers, alt milks, or high-protein this and that. They’re ingenuity, tradition, and innovation. And vegan companies crafting intentionally Asian products are at the forefront of the revolution. From per
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From Pamela, With Love
When we talk about vegan heroes, Pamela Anderson’s name is going to be brought up. From her groundbreaking animal activism dating back to the ‘90s to her brand-new, debut vegan cookbook I Love You, Anderson is one of the most admired fixtures in the
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Dream Island Getaway to Bali with VegVoyages
July 14 to 26, 2025 Imagine gently-swaying palm trees, postcard-perfect beaches, emerald green rice paddies, rich local culture, undiscovered villages, and divine vegan cuisine. Join VegNews for a magical getaway to Bali, one of the most serene and b
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Let’s Get Comfy
IN A SEASON WHEN WELLNESS OFTEN TAKES center stage, don't forget: comfort is a form of self-care. These plant-based recipes from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken blogger Sam Turnbull and her VegNews Cookbook of the Year Craving Vegan offer the cozy, sat
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Christmas In Thailand With VegVoyages
December 23, 2025 to January 3, 2026 Join VegNews for the ultimate holiday getaway to the tropical paradise of Thailand. Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with sumptuous Thai feasts, stay in gorgeous accommodations, see spectacular sites, take Thai
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Matcha Magic
by Califia Farms The possibilities are endless with this subtly sweet, ready-to-drink matcha latte. Hit snooze one too many times? Grab it to go and enjoy during your morning commute. But if you have time to spare, meal prep matcha chia pudding, warm
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SPICE, RICE & EVERYTHING NICE
It’s no secret that Portland is a culinary hot spot. In a city so rich with incredible places to eat, it can be hard for some places to stand out. Not so for Mirisata, Portland’s only Sri Lankan restaurant. Since launching in 2020, this worker-owned
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Hungry In The Highlands
Every year, millions of visitors are drawn to Edinburgh for its rich history, breathtaking architecture, and stunning landscapes. The Scottish capital, nestled between ancient volcanic hills and the sea, effortlessly blends the old and the new. From
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Embrace the Trend
In an era where wellness culture feels like a race toward an elusive finish line, it’s all too easy to become ensnared by the latest trends that promise transformation but leave us feeling empty. However, true wellness isn’t found in the latest TikTo
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For Your Feed
WE THINK IT’S TIME to re-energize your feed, and these 10 top-notch creators—delivering drool-worthy eats, must-have product reviews, and tantalizing sneak peeks into the best vegan restaurants in the world—are where to start. What to expect: A sweet
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Celeb Kitchen Confidential
CELEBRITIES—THEY’RE JUST LIKE US! From bright and zesty salads to indulgent fudgy brownies, when our favorite stars get a craving, they head to the kitchen and get cracking. When their creations are plant-based, we’re all in. When they share the reci
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By Chloe, and Chloe Alone
NEARLY A DECADE AFTER Chloe Coscarelli first dazzled New Yorkers with plant-based burgers and air-baked fries at her cult-favorite, fast-casual restaurant chain by Chloe, the vegan chef has triumphantly returned to her flagship Greenwich Village loca

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