Vegan

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What to know before going vegan

To show the benefits of eating vegan, scientists gave twins different diets

Vegan twin study

Dottie's Donuts to open new location of its all-vegan donut shop in Fishtown next month

A doughnut topped with a pickle? Philly shop says it's just what St. Patrick's Day revelers need the day after

Dotties Pickle donut

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

Philly's 'Chicken Man' declines PETA's vegan challenge after a 40-day rotisserie chicken binge

Philly chicken man turns down PETA vegan challenge

Vegan bakery Dottie's Donuts to open third location in Roxborough this weekend

Dottie's Donuts Wissahickon

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to celebrate new Rittenhouse shop by offering $1 scoops

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

New Hope restaurant recognized by PETA as one of the nation's top vegan dessert destinations

Vegan Cheesecake

HipCityVeg plans expansion in Philly and beyond, including Port Richmond location

HipCityVeg Expansion

Detox and retox at Sor Ynéz's yoga and vegan brunch event

Hatha Yoga at Sor Ynéz

Dottie's Donuts to bring vegan treats to new location in Philly

Dottie's Donuts Wissahickon location

PLNT Burger to open vegan eatery at Whole Foods in Jenkintown

PLNT Burger to open vegan eatery at Whole Foods in Jenkintown

Two new ghost kitchen concepts from Jose Garces open in Philadelphia

Livy’s Plant Based Foods

Plant-based cheesesteak pop-up happening at Martha Kensington

Martha Kensington patio

Vegans at higher risk for bone fractures, study finds

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Primary Plant Based offers vegan takeout in Old City

Primary Plant Based pop-up

Vegan cafe with cold-pressed juices opening in Ardmore

Blue Pearl in Ardmore

Wawa launches Beyond Meat sausage for Sizzlis, custom orders

Wawa Beyond Meat

Founders of UnSoul Food opening vegan restaurant in Philly amid coronavirus dining restrictions

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Philly's Vedge named one of the most important restaurants of the decade

Vedge Philly Decade

Fall edition of Philly Vegan Restaurant Week to take place in October

Philly Vegan Restaurant Week

Holier is a vitamin supplement created especially for vegans

holier vegan multivitamin

Vegan bacon and steak alternatives coming soon from Beyond Meat?

beyond meat bacon steak

Philadelphia Brewing Co. throwing vegan beer fest

Philadelphia Brewing Co. beers

Philly boxing gym to install 'vegan heavy bags'

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HipCityVeg in Ardmore throwing grand opening party

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First look: Philly's first brick-and-mortar keto bakery

Carroll - Dessert Crazy KETO Bakery

These low-carb tortillas are made with a vegetable you probably haven't heard of

low-carb jicama tortillas

New Dunkin' nail polishes available at local salons for limited time

Lauren B. Beauty's new Dunkin nail polishes available at local salons

Here's what you should know about the pegan diet

pegan diet

Pili nuts are a nutrient-rich and low-carb snack option

pili nut health benefits

Burger King rolling out vegetarian Impossible Whopper this year

You'll never believe what the newest trending dairy-free milk is made with

banana almond milk

Quarter-million people went vegan at start of 2019, survey finds

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This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

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Participants in Philly Vegan Restaurant Week announced

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Questlove partners with Impossible Meat to make vegan cheesesteak

Introducing the newest meat-free meat product on the market

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Relive summer days with this warming green smoothie recipe

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Are these popular diets (keto, paleo, etc.) keeping your gut healthy?

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Makhani brings modern Indian cuisine to Old City

Mango Chicken at Makhani Modern Indian in Old City

This decadent smoothie recipe squeezes in three vegetables and TONS of antioxidants

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