VegNews Magazine Wellness 2020

NOT THAT LONG AGO, my friends and family would regularly complain that they didn’t see me nearly enough. “Can’t you just stay for a cup of tea?” my mom would ask as I breezed in and out of her home long enough to give her a kiss and get a quick update on the latest life events. Though I’ve always cherished those closest to me, for too long I arranged my days around meetings, deadlines, and, well, all-things VegNews. Sound familiar? Most of us suffer from this same loop-de-loop—allowing our work to dictate our every waking hour. The tech-dominated world we live in only perpetuates that dynamic, and for those of us lucky enough to love our work, it can be hard to break free. But as I get older and (hopefully) wiser,…

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TERRY HOPE ROMERO Salad Days, p.50 Where I live: Queens, NY Veg for: 30 years My morning routine in three words: 6am coffee, yoga My go-to entrée salad: Spicy tofu, red onion, apples, walnuts, avocado, greens, and a flax-balsamic dressing Favorite wintertime drink: Mushroom coffee with almond milk Dream travel destination: Thru-hiking in any ancient forest What makes me happy: Finding peace and satisfaction in everyday things CRYSTAL PANG Big Apple Bites, p.73 Where I live: New York City, NY Veg for: 12 years My morning routine in three words: Staying in bed My go-to entrée salad: Sweetgreen’s Spicy Thai Salad Favorite wintertime drink: Hot chocolate with jumbo vegan marshmallows Dream travel destination: Bali What makes me happy: Pets who sleep on your lap TAYLOR WOLFRAM Time to Dump the Diet, p.82 Where I live: Chicago, IL Veg for: 11 years My morning routine in three words: Cozy kitty cuddles My go-to entrée…

OUR FAVE MOCKTAILS 1. Spicy Pineapple Charlie was a sinner Philadelphia, PA 2. Forbidden Fruit Virgin Isles Mother of Pearl New York City, NY 3. Nanda Devi The Sudra Portland, OR GOOD FOOD, good music, good friends, and lots of good drinks are the usual components for a great night out. The next morning’s hangover, however? Not so much. That’s why a surge of Americans (including a whopping 45 percent of millennials) are cutting out alcohol in favor of better health—and they’re not having to give up happy hour to do so. This year, expect to see new restaurants, swanky events, and even fully dedicated alcohol-free botanical bars offer more non-alcoholic cocktails made with exciting, complex flavor profiles and good-for-you boosters like adaptogens, fresh herbs, and vitamins. Add it all up, and you’ve got…

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed this and other landmark pieces of legislation into law that will drastically change how animals are treated across the Golden State in the coming years. 2020 Wild animal circuses are banned—protecting animals like elephants, tigers, and bears from being subjected to performances and stunts. 2022 The import and sale of exotic skins from wildlife like lizards, caimans, and hippos will be banned. 2023 The sale and manufacturing of fur will be officially prohibited, with violations resulting in up to six months in jail. Vegan health organization Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently demanded the American Heart Association (AHA) withdraw its recommendation for children to drink dairy milk. The declaration came in response to the AHA’s “Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids” initiative that promotes cow’s milk to children between the ages of zero and…

has announced plans to convert a California dairy farm into a plant-based research and development facility. The plant will transition to producing new and existing vegan cheese and butter products—an effort, founder Miyoko Schinner says, to engage the struggling farming community to help transition away from animal agriculture and toward a “compassionate and sustainable food supply.” Following the success of plant-based options like the Impossible Whopper at Burger King and the Beyond Famous Star at Carl’s Jr., more fast-food chains are testing and adding plant-based items to their menus. Here are a few to look out for.…