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Continue reading →: Top Fast Food Spots for Vegans and Vegetarians in East TexasAlthough fast food isn’t the best choice for our health, every now and then it can be helpful when you’re in need of a quick bite while on the go. Finding vegan and vegetarian options at fast food places can be very difficult, as animal-based products are used frequently. However,…
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Continue reading →: Favorite Vegan Recipes of 2024If you’re like me, you may have been accustomed to just buying most things off the shelf instead of making them at home: boxed meals, salad dressing, cookies, etc. When you’re trying to follow a vegan diet, however, this can make that routine a bit difficult or expensive, at the…
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Continue reading →: Venture to Austin, TX – plant-based options abound!The Domain Every now and then we like to go on excursions that take us outside of the East Texas area. Austin is one of our favorite places to visit, particularly the northern side near the Domain. The Domain is an upscale shopping mall, or dare I say, community because…
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Continue reading →: New Authentic Boba Tea Shop with Milk Alternatives Opens in Longview, TXBoba Pub, a small boba tea cafe with plenty of good vibes, opened in Longview, Texas just a little over a month ago – and so far, the buzz around it has been largely positive. A lot of boba shops offer milk substitution options for their boba drinks, but what…
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Continue reading →: The Social Impact of Veganism and Other Plant-Based DietsWhether you choose to adopt a plant-based, vegan, or vegetarian lifestyle for health-related reasons or animal rights, your social circles may be impacted by your restricted diet. Let’s talk about it. Over the years, I’ve been off and on some type of vegetarian diet before landing on a pescatarian diet.…
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Continue reading →: Insomnia Cookies opens in Tyler, TX – offers Vegan optionsEveryone likes a sweet treat every now and then! Insomnia Cookies, conveniently located near the UT Tyler main campus on University Drive, boasts delicious cookies with late-night opening hours. They have a sizable menu with three vegan options: chocolate chunk, double chocolate chunk, and birthday cake. These cookies are moist…
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Continue reading →: Top 5 Vegan and Vegetarian MythsVeganism, vegetarian, and plant-based diets have been around for awhile now, and since then certain associations has been made with these diets that may or may not be true. In this post, we will discuss what the top myths are and provide a different perspective that will shed some light…
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Continue reading →: Torchy’s TacosFinding vegan options can be difficult at any Tex-Mex or taco joint, as most dishes incorporate meat or lard and are topped with cheese. Thankfully, Torchy’s does have some options for those who are trying to avoid meat and any dairy products. If you’ve never had the privilege of visiting…
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Continue reading →: Aldi’s Vegan Finds Summer 2024With the average cost of vegan and plant-based foods costing higher than their traditional counterparts, staying on a budget while maintaining an alternative diet can be tough. Speaking for the East Texas area, grocery stores with these options can be limited as it is. Surprisingly, Aldi carries a few vegan…
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Continue reading →: Craft Boba TeaNestled within the bustling Bishop’s Arts District, lies this cozy vegan-friendly cafe featuring a variety of handcrafted drinks. The Bishop’s Arts District is home to several unique shops and restaurants in the DFW area. With easy access to parking and a positive, laid-back vibe, this scene is a sure pleasure…
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