According to plant-based non-profit, Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), ‘the fat and cholesterol found in eggs can harm heart health and lead to prostate cancer, colorectal cancer’ and more.

Are eggs healthy?

In addition, according to the FDA, eggs ‘may contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause…food poisoning’.

Many people believe eggs are healthy – and that free-range eggs are ethical. The average American consumes about 279 every year, and the average Brit almost 200.

So are eggs healthy? Let’s look at more details.

Cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and eggs

Egg yolks are loaded with cholesterol. A medium-sized egg contains 186 mg of cholesterol, which is 62 percent of the recommended intake.

This increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.

In fact, Nutritionfacts.org says some experts suggest that eating just one a day may exceed the safe upper limit for cholesterol intake in terms of cardiovascular disease risk.

Cancer risk

Can eating dietary cholesterol – which is found in eggs among other animal products – increase cancer risk?

According to nutritionfacts.org: “The largest nationwide population-based case–control study [to date] to assess the association between cholesterol intake and several types of cancer.

“And, they found ‘dietary cholesterol intake was…associated with’ increased risk of cancers of the stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung, breast, kidney, bladder and bone marrow—non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”

Viva! adds: “There’s a strong link between egg consumption and ovarian cancer – one or two eggs a week increase the risk by 70 percent, more than two and it rises to 80 percent.”

In addition, Viva! says, they also contain choline. “They are by far the richest dietary source. Too much choline has been linked to ovarian and prostate cancer and heart disease.”

According to plant-based physician Dr. Greger, men who eat even less than one egg a day appear to have twice the risk of prostate progression compared to men who rarely eat them.

He adds: “And, men who consume two and a half or more eggs per week—basically an egg every three days—may have an 81 percent increased risk of dying from prostate cancer.”

Dr. Greger also cites choline as the potential culprit behind this increased risk factor.

Food poisoning and eggs

Eggs pose the risk of salmonella poisoning. And salmonella bacteria can survive cooking if the eggs are still runny. In fact, the FDA recommends using eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella through pasteurization if recipes that require undercooking.

But why put yourself at risk?

This bacteria is a leading cause of food poisoning-related hospitalizations and the top cause of food poisoning-related death, says Dr. Greger.

The industry grinds up millions of male chickens alive

And health isn’t the only issue. Many consumers are unaware of the cruelty rife in the industry – including chick culling

The industry kills newly-hatched male chicks for which the hatcheries have no use. Male chicks are redundant to the laying industries because they don’t lay.

This is the case for all industrialized egg production in both the U.S and U.K. This is regardless of whether the eggs are free-range, organic, or battery cage.

The majority of culling methods don’t involve anaesthetic. However, they do include cervical dislocation and asphyxiation by carbon dioxide. And in addition, the American industry’s favorite: maceration using a high speed grinder.

A spokesman for the British Egg Information Service has said the practice of culling male chicks has been in place ‘as long as the industry has been there’.

U.S egg hatcheries grind up as many as 200 million male chicks every year.

Cruelty to chickens

Female chicks survive being minced alive. However, instead, they will have their beaks cut off (or burnt off) without anaesthesia or pain relief. Producers do this to try and prevent hens from injuring themselves or each other while living in such cramped conditions.

Chickens in battery cages live in such small areas that they are unable to spread their wings – ever.

Even in the best-case scenario, a hen spends her life crowded in a space about the size of a file drawer with several others. She will be unable to lift a single wing.

Disease also runs rampant in the cramped sheds – partly because egg-laying hens are forced to urinate and defecate on each other.

After two years of living in these conditions, the birds have suffered from severe bone loss. In addition, as they’re ripped from their cages, tens of millions suffer new broken bones.

After laying, hens’ bodies become exhausted, farmers then ship them off to the slaughterhouse.

“Consumers should be aware that this is what they are paying for when they buy eggs,” says says Animal Aid. “Regardless of whether they are from caged or free-range hens.”

Chickens are intelligent animals

According to research, chickens outperform both dogs and cats on some tests of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral complexity.

Dr. Jane Goodall explains: “Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, excitement and resentment, depression, fear, and pain. 

“They are far more aware and intelligent than we ever imagined… they are individuals in their own right.”

Research from the University of Bristol has also demostrated how intelligent chickens are.

It says: “Chickens do not just live in the present but can anticipate the future and demonstrate self-control. [This is] something previously attributed only to humans and other primates.”

Chickens and menstruation

Many people are probably not aware that they are eating an animal’s period.

Female chickens have a menstrual cycle, during which a hen’s ovary sends a yolk on its path.

As it moves though the reproductive tract and into the shell gland, then yolk then forms into an ‘egg white’. The shell takes about 20 hours to form.

Free-range eggs

Many people believe that most eggs are free-range, but in fact, around 95 percent of U.S. eggs come from caged hens.

So eggs are demonstrably cruel. Are eggs healthy? Lots of evidence suggests not.

All things considered, you don’t need eggs.

There are many substitutes you can try from grocery stores – like JUST Egg for example.

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Father’s Day (June 21) is just one of many events that have been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic. But fear not, because you can still celebrate in style (perhaps on Zoom or in a socially distanced setting.)

And if you’re tired of gifting a ‘Best Dad’ mug or beer opener, here are some great ideas that are guaranteed to go down well!

1. Bulldog Skincare

Bulldog has rapidly become one of the biggest skincare brands for men – but beyond the minimalist packaging, the company prides itself on sustainability and its cruelty-free status. 

Whether your Dad’s after beard maintenance or just really needs to start using moisturizer – Bulldog has got you covered with its three new bundles: ‘For The Clean Shaven Dad With Sensitive Skin‘, ‘For The Dad That Needs Some Skincare TLC‘, and ‘For The Bearded Dad‘.

You can shop Bulldog’s full range here

2. Order vegan food

Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than your favorite takeaway delivered to your front door. It’s also a great way to help support small businesses who are struggling during these unprecedented times. 

Plenty of vegan eateries are still operating and have even extended their delivery distance – like Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger chain. 

There are also charities such as Support + Feed where you can support plant-based restaurants and help feed those most affected by the pandemic. 

You can learn more about Support + Feed here

3. Myvegan

If your Dad has gone on a lockdown-inspired fitness kick – why not help him out and treat him to some vegan protein cookies or a superfood bundle? The only downside to this is there’s a possibility you’ll ending up eating his gift instead of giving it him!

Use code ‘PBN29’ and get 29 percent off everything at Myvegan (shipping is currently on available in the U.K.)

4. Greener Habits Co.

Greener Habits Co. is a vegan, plastic-free and sustainable store focussing on home essentials – which is kind of perfect for those Dad’s obsessed with kitchen wear and coffee. 

If you’re looking for vintage handkerchiefs to biodegradable lunchboxes – Greener Habits Co. has your back. And if you’re not completely sure on what to get – why not purchase a gift voucher?

You can shop Greener Habits Co. here

5. Single gift ideas

This vegan hip flask set contains an engraved wooden gift box with a dark brown gloss finish, stainless steel funnel & pair of shot glasses, and of course, a 6oz stainless steel hip flask, wrapped in eco-friendly vegan leather in your choice of color (brown or grey available) and custom engraved with initials of your choosing 

You can purchase it here

This handmade card is simply adorable – but it’s carbon neautral and uses eco-friendly FSC certified materials! Dads usually appreciate bad jokes – so this is perfect!

You can purchase it here

It’s scientific fact that Dad’s just love pampers – and this vegan lifestyle selection box is sure to be well received. The average RRP of these boxes is more than £40 – giving you nearly half price off!

You can purchase it here

Happy Father’s Day!

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While many nutritionists, dieticians, and doctors are involved with the meat and dairy industry, there’s a growing number of experts going against the ‘norm’ and promoting the power of plant-based diets.

Consequently, learning about the benefits of an animal-product-free diet has never been easier. So without further ado, here are five plant-based experts you should know about (if you don’t already.)

PS. All of the experts listed below will be speaking at the 2020 Food Revolution conference – a free nine-day event running from April 25-May 3.

The summit will present the most up-to-date research and information about food, nutrition, disease prevention, immune health, and environmental stewardship.

You can sign up for the free event here

1. Dr. Greger

Author of How Not To Die and creator of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Greger is arguably the holy grail for plant-based nutrition. During the coronavirus (COVID 19) crisis, Greger has publicly debunked misinformation about vitamin C, and launched a webinar called ‘How Not to Die in a Pandemic’.

2. Dr. Barnard

Founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of The Vegan Starter Kit, Dr. Neal Barnard is often at the forefront of protests – whether it’s demonstrating outside a McDonald’s against its ‘bacon hour’ initiative, or calling for legislation to be put in place banning the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.

3. Dr. Fuhrman

Celebrity doctor and author of Eat To Live Joel Fuhrman began advocating for a ‘micronutrient-rich diet’ following a serious injury that ended his figure skating career. He says an ‘alternative medicine therapy’ helped speed his recovery and led him to become a physician

4. Brooke Goldner

Bestselling author of Goodbye Lupus Brooke Goldner is a board-certified licensed physician who developed a nutrition-based treatment for her own autoimmune disease. She also features in pro-vegan documentaries Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead and Vegucated.

5. Ocean Robbins

Ocean Robbins is an American entrepreneur, professor, and author, best known for co-founding Food Revolution Network. Ocean and his father John’s mission is ‘helping people harness the power of food to improve our health and the health of future generations’.

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It’s easy to feel useless during self-isolation, but it’s a vital part in flattening the curve and protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus (covid 19) pandemic.

But even from the comfort of your own couch, you can make a difference. With the money you will save from missing out on your coffee-to-go or splurging out on a new outfit, why not donate to a good cause?

Here are seven pro-vegan charities that accept online donations.

1. Viva!

Viva! is the brainchild behind some of the biggest animal-rights campaigns – including bringing one of the UK’s most notorious farms to its demise.

Recently, Viva! worked with Plant Based News’ creative team to design new billboards as part of a new campaign, with PBN co-founder Robbie Lockie taking on the creative director role, and Rob Halhead designing.

The billboards, which have been put up at 60 locations across the UK ask ‘When did you last kill an animal?’ and ‘What’s your favorite animal to eat?’.

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?Our biggest ever billboard campaign launches today!? . We’re so excited to ask the public ‘What’s your favourite animal to eat?’ and ‘When did you last kill an animal?’ in Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton, Derby, Grantham, Hinckley, Heanor and Beeston ??? Blog link in bio ? . Have you spotted them yet? We’d love to see your pics in our inbox or using the hashtag! #ChooseVeganBillboards #FavouriteAnimal

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You can donate to Viva! here

2. Animal Aid

Animal Aid has successfully petitioned for a slew of major UK supermarkets to commit to labeling vegan products – making the lifestyle more accessible to everyone.

It has also investigated slaughterhouses where workers have been sentenced thanks to the undercover footage.

You can donate to Animal Aid here

3. Good Food Institute

Ranked as one of the top three charities in the US for reducing animal suffering, Good Food Institute (GFI) aims to overhaul global food systems to make them more sustainable and ethical.

It recently announced it had awarded $4,000,000 to 21 of the world’s leading scientists from nine different countries to research into plant-based and cultivated meat.

You can donate to GFI here

4. Support + Feed

Spearheaded by Billie Eilish‘s mom Maggie Baird, Support + Feed works with plant-based eateries in Los Angeles to feed those most vulnerable from the coronavirus pandemic.

Gifted food orders will be collected by Conscious Cleanup and delivered to those ‘greatly impacted’ by the crisis, including first responders, hospitals, senior centers, food shelters, and women’s shelters .

You can donate to Support + Feed here

5. Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with the likes of celebrity singer Leona Lewis to help promote a plant-based diet.

The sanctuary has relaunched its plant-based cafe and stocks ‘engaging material on how eating more plant-based meals can cut greenhouses gases, save gallons of water, and prevent animal suffering’.

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Here’s one of our Sulcata Tortoises enjoying a rare treat of a fresh banana ? These amazing creatures have become a very popular pet choice, and people don’t often realise quite how big they can get. They also don’t hibernate like other colder-climate tortoises, so they need constant heat, and a large living area ?

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You can donate to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary here

6. Humane Society International

Humane Society International (HSI) says it is ‘one of the only global organizations fighting to protect ALL animals’.

In addition to helping dogs caught up in the dog meat trade, it is also active in over 50 countries fighting to save the lives of land and marine animals all over the world.

You can donate to HSI here

7. Sea Shepherd

Sea Shepherd received the highest military honor last year for its ‘exceptional service to the Republic of Liberia’.

Since 2017, Sea Shepherd has worked with Liberian authorities on joint at-sea patrols, resulting in the arrest of 14 fishing vessels for illegal fishing and other fisheries crimes.

You can donate to Sea Shepherd here

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In case you’re new here, this is our fearless leader, founder, and executive director @veganolympian — she’s SO ready to help you and won’t leave anyone behind! ? What transpired after she gave up dairy and adopted a dairy-free and fully plant-based diet really is nothing short of magical. She earned an Olympic silver medal in track cycling (mind you, she didn’t even start cycling until adulthood and then became the oldest in the history of the sport to podium). ? She’s since made it her mission to help others adopt the same diet that continues to change her life and save our planet. ? It wasn’t too late for her, and it’s not too late for you #Switch4Good

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8. Switch4Good

Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch founded Switch4Good, to spread the message that everyone including world-leading athletes can not only survive, but thrive on a dairy-freee diet. 

The organization, which boasts an impressive roster of athletic supporters, offers superbly-researched content around dairy and its impact on the human body, as well as information and support about making the switch to a dairy-free diet.

You can find out more here

Other kind gestures

Remember, you can also support local businesses during this time by buying gift cards or ordering delivery.

There are hundreds of food banks across the country that are accepting non-perishable food items and hygiene products too.

If you can, many animal shelters are also accepting items such as blankets, pet food, and toys.

Stay safe, and #StayAtHome

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Self-isolating is crucial in flattening the curve and preventing the coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak from spreading. And whilst all of us may be getting bored and running out of Netflix shows to binge on, at least this is only temporary.

The reality is many animals are forced into isolation for their whole lives, often to serve humans as a means of entertainment. So here are five images of animals in captivity that may make you rethink how hard our self-isolation actually is.

All of these images are taken by Jo-Anne McArthur from We Animals. You can purchase her book Captive and We Animals*

This brown bear was captured back in 2016 at a zoo in Denmark. If it wasn’t for these entertainment venues, this awe-inspiring animal would be roaming through the forests and mountains of northern North America, Europe, or Asia.

A dolphin made to perform, pictured in front of a child in France, back in 2017. Most entertainment venues including SeaWorld have been closed during the coronavirus pandemic. 

A Humboldt penguin pictured alone at the Pata Mall in Thailand, 2008. The zoo has been described as a ‘nightmare for animals’ as it located on the top floor of a shopping mall.

 A white fox pictured at an unknown fur farm in Europe back in 2012. These beautiful animals are often slaughtered for their fur, and made into coats, scarves, and rugs.

Kiska, a lone orca, pictured at Marineland in Canada back in 2011. Kiska was wild caught off the coast of Iceland in 1979. Today, she still lives alone in ‘Friendship Cove’. 

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So here are seven game-changing moments for veganism that have happened so far. And, of course, we’re only just beginning. 

1. Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar’s Speech

Acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix stunned thousands when using his Oscar acceptance speech to blast the dairy industry. 

The Joker star, who recently rescued a cow and her baby calf from a slaughterhouse, said: “I think we’ve become very disconnected from the natural world. Many of us are guilty of an egocentric world view, and we believe that we’re the center of the universe. 

“We go into the natural world and we plunder it for its resources. We feel entitled to artificially inseminate a cow and steal her baby, even though her cries of anguish are unmistakable. Then we take her milk that’s intended for her calf and we put it in our coffee and our cereal.”

Honestly, we think Phoenix should get another Oscar purely for his speech. 

2. The Greggs Sausage Roll

Despite backlash from the likes of Piers Morgan, UK bakery chain Greggs launched a vegan sausage roll that whipped up a social media furor – sparking unprecedented demand and generating major sales.

The sausage roll went on to become one of Greggs’ fastest selling products of the last six years – resulting in the chain upping its plant-based offerings.

3. ‘The Game Changers’

Plant-based film The Game Changers took the world by storm, quickly becoming the bestselling documentary of all time on iTunes. 

The Game Changers, which ‘documents the explosive rise of plant-based eating in professional sports’ features some of the biggest names in the athletic industry, including Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

It has also been cited for plant-based food sales to skyrocket, according to vegan brand allplants.

More recently, the documentary was screened at The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington. 

We just hope these men will sit down and watch it:

4. Ethical Veganism Become A Philosophical Belief

Ethical veganism is now legally recognized as a philosophical belief and therefore a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

The ruling comes after sacked vegan Jordi Casamitjana won his tribunal, which he described as a ‘great victory for all ethical vegans’.

You can find out about the case here 

5. Veganuary Exceeds 400,000 Sign-Ups

MacMillan may have bowed down to pressure and stop promoting its Meat Free March campaign, but Veganuary saw a record-breaking year with more than 400,000 sign-ups – including Queen legend Brian May.

Veganuary spokesperson Toni Vernelli said: “With the link between animal farming and the climate crisis making headlines nearly every day, we expected Veganuary 2020 to be the biggest yet, but it exceeded all our expectations. 

“We applaud everyone who took part and encourage them to continue eating vegan food as often as possible.”

6. Beef Bans

A plethora of top Universities, including London School of Economics and The University of Cambridge, announced plans to ditch beef in a bid to tackle the current climate crisis. 

While Ireland’s top University Trinity College has introduced a plant-based menu to reduce its carbon footprint. 

7. The Kentucky Fried Miracle

We never thought we would see the day where KFC offered plant-based chicken, never mind it sell out in just five hours. 

The Colonel described the event as a ‘Kentucky Fried Miracle’ – and we have to agree.

Since then, Rotterdam KFC has announced it will ditch meat during national ‘Week Without Meat‘ while the KFC’s vegan burger in the UK proves popular – with sales hitting 1,000,000 in just one month. 

That sums up our seven game-changing moments for veganism so far, although there were about 100 other great stories we could have chosen from!

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Hit plant-based chef Gaz Oakley, of Avant Garde Vegan, has released a new recipe for a breakfast sandwich dubbed ‘The Morning Avo’.

The recipe is a collaboration with meat-free food company Linda McCartney Foods, and makes use of the brand’s vegan breakfast sausages.

Linda McCartney’s Vegetarian Sausages, which are fully plant-based, are available in the freezer section at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Ocado.

‘Ultimate hangover cure’

‘The Morning Avo’ – which includes such ingredients as avocado, mixed seeds, and cherry tomatoes – is intended to be the ‘ultimate hangover cure’.

Oakley said: “I can’t wait for people to try this recipe at home; hearty Linda McCartney’s sausages and tofu scramble teamed with fresh smashed avocado makes this muffin perfect the morning after a night out!

“Big love.”

‘The Morning Avo’ Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 Linda McCartney’s Vegetarian Sausages

2 tbsp Vegetable oil, for baking or frying

4 Toasted Muffins

20 Cherry Tomatoes (5 per muffin)

Pinch of Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Mixed Seeds

Ketchup

Scrambled Tofu

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

280g Block of Firm Tofu, drained

1 tsp Ground Turmeric

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/4 cup Almond Milk

Handful of Fresh Baby Spinach

Pinch of Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Smashed Avocado

2 Very Ripe Avocados, Peeled & De-stoned.

Juice of Half a Lime

Pinch of Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Chives

1/4 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes (optional)

Method

Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees & line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the sausages onto the tray & bake for 25 minutes.

1.While the sausages are baking, move on to the smashed avocado. Add the avocados to a bowl, and give them a mash. Then stir in the rest of the ingredients, taste for seasoning and set aside until you’re ready to serve.

2. After 15 minutes of cooking the sausages, remove the tray from the oven. Place the tomatoes on the tray & sprinkle over a pinch of seasoning. Place the tray back into the oven for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

3. For the scrambled tofu, pre-heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, and add the coconut oil. When the pan is hot, simply crumble the tofu using your hands into the frying pan. Add the turmeric, cayenne & seasoning and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring now and then.

4. Once the tofu has a little colour, add the milk. Turn the heat down and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. It should really start to resemble scrambled eggs at this point. Turn up the heat and quickly add the spinach, stirring for 1 minute or until the spinach has wilted. Turn off the heat and set it aside until you’re ready to serve.

5. Cut the cooked sausages in half lengthways before serving, then build your muffin. Garnish with a sprinkling of seeds & a squirt of ketchup.

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Shai Yeshanov is on a one-man mission to divert fruit waste around the world.

Using the online handle ‘Fruitfella‘, the grassroots activist has implemented his project in 20 countries this year alone – and is still counting.

Process

In every country he visits, Yeshanov goes to markets and farms and asks for donations of produce that would otherwise be thrown away.

He then gives it to locals and travellers, with an emphasis on those in need.

His project is aimed at reducing waste, filling stomachs, and creating awareness of the big-picture issue at hand.

Awareness

According to the Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations, about one third of all food produced globally ends up being lost or wasted before making it to consumers.

Yeshanov told Plant Based News: “People are largely unaware of how prevalent this global issue is.

“They’e been so surprised to find out the perfectly edible fruit they are eating would have been wasted. It’s eye opening for them!”

Large-scale impact

Yeshanov explained also that he hopes his contribution to the zero-waste movement will help to influence large-scale change in the food industry.

He said: “I’d like to see wasteful vendors, especially the big corporate ones that get paid to compost (or paid to waste food) get on board with ‘freecycling’ what would be wasted.

“It would be amazing to have consumers and vendors alike start a food bank where they can drop off food for anyone to access at any time.”

According to Yeshanov, many big businesses that refuse to give away unwanted produce cite ‘liability issues’.

Growth

The waste reduction advocate says he’d be happy to see his project grow, and invites anyone interested in starting similar initiatives to contact him as he’s ‘just one guy’ and can only do so much on his own.

He told PBN: “The traveling portion makes it significantly harder with regards to logistics.

“If you are in one place it may be easier to establish lasting connections with fruit sellers.”

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Given the acclaim plant-based eating has gained among physicians, and the attention its received in the media – it is no surprise that there are a number of people out there who’ve massively changed their lives on a vegan diet. Ten remarkable plant-based transformations follow.

Mr. Ofi

Instagram
star ‘Mr. Ofi’ is an accountant, fitness model, and body builder living in
Melbourne, Australia. He recently released a YouTube video of his 20-week
transformation in preparation for a body building competition. The breakout
strength training pro has earned himself upward of 20,000 Instagram followers
thus far.

Angela Liddon

Angela Liddon
has recovered from a many-year battle with disordered eating, and healed her relationship
with food through a plant-based diet. Along the way, she started a blog called
Oh She Glows to share her journey with others. It has since grown to over 4
million page views a month and led Liddon to become the author of two cookbooks – both of which are New York Times bestsellers.

Ollie McDaniels

Ollie
McDaniels made the switch to a plant-based diet as a result of her struggles
with high blood pressure, and a number of other health issues. Tired of taking
medication and desperate for change, McDaniels took her life into her own hands by changing her diet. She is now medicine free and ‘lovin’ it’.

Kate McGoey-Smith

Kate
McGoey-Smith suffered for much of her life with idiopathic pulmonary arterial
hypertension that was causing right-sided heart failure, and even resulted in a temporary loss of sight. She has since had a massive improvement in quality of life – which
she credits to famed plant-based physician Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and her shift to a plant-based diet.

Luke Tan

Luke Tan
struggled with epilepsy and other ailments as a child, and was put on steroids
which eventually resulted in childhood obesity. Now, he is an accomplished
bodybuilder – proving to the world that it is possible to lose fat and gain muscle on a plant-based diet. 

Amy Resnic

You may remember Amy Resnic as one of the subjects featured in hit plant-based documentary What The Health. Her
struggles with health and nutrition left her taking multiple medications just to get through the day. However, after only 14 days on a
plant-based diet, she was completely medication-free.

Dr. Brooke Goldner 

Dr. Brooke
Goldner was diagnosed with lupus, and stage four kidney failure at the age of
16 – a development which left her anticipating a short, illness ridden life. She was surprised to find, however, that a plant-based diet eliminated all of her symptoms. Dr. Goldner is now mother to two children and a medical professional – with her blood test results
indicating that she is lupus free.

Adam Sud

Adam Sud suffered for years with with depression, and food and drug addiction. After attempting suicide by overdose, he reached out
for help and checked himself into rehab. Deciding to pursue not just sobriety but overall health, he also made the switch to a whole-food plant-based diet – which cleared him of type two diabetes and allowed him to regain control of his life.

Chris Wark

The remarkable Chris Wark
says he used a whole-food plant-based diet to overcome stage 3c colon cancer after
he was diagnosed at the age of 26. Having refused chemo, he initiated a total
dietary overhaul propelled only by his own determination. Now, he is a father
and husband, and founder of Chris Beat Cancer and Square One – both online initiatives
which allow him to share his story with and help others.

Todd Crandell

Todd
Crandell says that one of the primary motivators for both his downfalls and
successes in life is the fact that he lost his mother to suicide when he was
only three years old. He developed drug and alcohol addition in his teens – and had received
his third DUI by the age of 16. He has since become an Ironman athlete and the
founder of sobriety support program Racing for Recovery – all fuelled by a passion for fitness and a total transition to a plant-based diet.

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Love to travel and eat vegan food? Ken Spector and Eric Brent of HappyCow have compiled a list of the top 10 most vegan-friendly cities worldwide! This list is determined by three factors: the number of vegan restaurants in a 5-mile radius in the most vegan restaurant-dense area in each city, the number of vegan/vegetarian/veg-option restaurants in the same 5-mile radius, and our impression of the over-all vegan-friendliness of the city.

#1 London

London has seen a major explosion in the number of vegan restaurants this past year. London was the first city on HappyCow to surpass 100 completely vegan restaurants in 2017, and presently has 110 vegan places in a five-mile radius within the city. The “How Many Vegans?” survey conducted in May of 2016 by the Vegan Society found that there are about 542,000 people following a vegan diet in Great Britain, of which around 120,000 live in London. Veganism is no longer a niche market in the UK – it has gone mainstream.

London has an abundance of vegan-friendly stalls, bakeries, cafes, and smoothie bars. When in London, you are never more than a tube stop away from anything vegan you might desire. London has you covered with offerings including PickyWops, an outstanding vegan pizzeria with a new larger location in South East London; the acclaimed 222; and fine vegan dining at Italian favorite Fed By Water. The world’s first vegan chicken shop, The Temple of Hackney, opened its second location and continues to be a major draw. Ethnic favorites include Itadaki Zen JapaneseMacrobiotic restaurant, Zionly Manna with delicious Caribbean / African food, Andu Caffe on the east side for Ethiopian, and, for people with a big appetite, the Dou Dou – Qing vegan Asian fusion buffet.

If you crave something sweet, try the gourmet vegan cupcakes at Ms. Cupcake or Vida Bakery or sample the amazing selection of vegan ice cream at Yorica. Brighton’s famous vegan Italian restaurant Purezza opened in March of 2018 in London. For a retro vegan dining experience of ordering food and eating it inside of a converted old double-decker London bus, check out Just FaB – Food Bus. Within a few minutes in the Camden Market area, you can walk to 5 different vegan restaurants and food stalls including Young Vegans Pie Shop with their fantastic pies and desserts, Club Mexicana with their authentic vegan tacos, Spicebox with fragrant and delightful vegan Indian food, Rudy’s Dirty Diner with tasty vegan American fare, and Good Dog Vegan Hot Dogs for your vegan chili hot dog cravings.

The word vegan can be seen all over the city, on the streets and in the tube stations, and there are so many vegan events in London now that it can be a challenge to keep up.

Vegan food shopping is a breeze in London, as there are loads of health food stores with vegan products, plus several completely vegan grocery stores including Organic For the People andGreenBay in west London. For those interested in raw foods, Paradise Unbakery and Tanya’s Superfoods are perfect choices for gourmet raw delights. Vegan apparel can be found at The Third Estate. London is even home to a fully vegan hair salon The Rabbit Hole Vegan Hair Parlourand a vegan bar/restaurant called The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker.

Even international chain Pizza Hut has jumped on the vegan bandwagon offering vegan cheese at all their locations in London and throughout the UK.

Veganism continues to be one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle movements, and this is certainly reflected in London’s exploding vegan scene. With the incredible number of superb quality vegan restaurants, the word “vegan” appearing throughout the cityscape, the number and quality of vegan events, and the sheer number of vegan products that can be found at mainstream stores, England is our new top pick for the world’s most vegan-friendly city.

Watch our video of London VegFest.

#2 Berlin

The vegan scene in Berlin continues to grow and thrive. Berlin upholds its reputation as an international vegan destination. The number of vegan restaurants within a 5-mile radius around Berlin has grown to 65, and an additional 320 vegetarian and veg-option restaurants are listed on HappyCow. The word “vegan” is visible on restaurant signs throughout the city. Berliners are familiar with the widely accepted and practiced vegan lifestyle, and it is incredibly simple to find options through this hip city. From stellar pizzas at La Stella Nera, world-class vegan döner kebab at Vöner der Vegetarische Döner, and creative gourmet cuisine at Lucky Leek orKopps, to healthier, raw vegan gourmet delights at Rawtastic, you can find any type of vegan dish you are craving. If you are in the mood for ethnic cuisine, the number of Vietnamese-style restaurants has exploded over the past few years. Top-rated 1990 Vegan Living has Vietnamese tapas style dishes including delicious mock meat and tofu plus great cocktails, andChaostheorie is a bar that also sells vegan comfort food.

If you are seeking a place to enjoy brunch, Cafe Vux is one of the least expensive but has excellent quality food. After yoga at the Jivamukti Berlin yoga center, enjoy healthy German cuisine and juices at Jivamukti Cafe, or if you want a quick vegan burger or quiche, check out EmmaPea Vegan Food and Bar. Sun Day Burger is a popular spot for an inexpensive vegan burger.

Berlin is known in the vegan community for their “vegan avenue” called Schivelbeiner Straße which boasts the vegan shoe store Avesu (shipping worldwide), the vegan clothing store Deargoods, and Veganz vegan grocery store with Goodies Cafe inside. If you can’t find what you are looking for at Avesu or Deargoods, you may want to head over to vegan clothing stores Loveco and Suessstoff. If you’re still craving sweets, you can get your vegan doughnut fix at either of Brammibals Doughnuts two locations or check out gourmet cake shop I Am Delicious. Balaram Eis serves incredible peanut vegan ice cream with pieces of chocolate, peanuts, and salted caramel. If you’re seeking a permanent souvenir, you can even get a vegan tattoo at Lightworkers.

Berlin’s vegan scene continues to thrive and expand, and it’s a truly an awesome city for vegans.

Watch our video of Berlin’s famous vegan avenue.

#3 New York City

With its incredibly diverse variety of cuisines, New York is considered by many to be the international food capital of the world. New York’s vegan scene continues to flourish, boasting 64 vegan restaurants in a 5-mile radius of the city. For a quick, tasty meal or a fresh juice, Terri‘s locations can be found throughout the city. Terri’s-owned and socially conscious restaurant P.S. Kitchen opened the summer of 2017 and features an artisanal menu of small and large plates, desserts, and bar drinks. Some other spots for delicious, affordable, fast and tasty eats are Marty’s V Burger with their fantastic veggie burgers and vegan buffalo wings and V-Life, a little shop and juice bar offering vegan wraps, burgers, salads, smoothies, and more.

If you are seeking an upscale experience, Candle 79 and Blossom are delectable choices, both specializing in elegant vegan American/International fusion dishes. These two restaurants also have less formal, less pricey offshoots throughout the city. Hangawi and Hangawi’s sister restaurant Franchia Vegan Cafe offer spectacular vegan Korean/Asian fusion food. If you are in the mood for French vegan food, Delice & Sarrasin serves amazing vegan crepes and vegan versions of other French classic dishes.

New York City has numerous vegan bakeries including Erin McKenna’s, and Sweets By Chloe (bakery portion of By Chloe), vegan coffee shop/bakery Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee, vegan doughnut bakery Dun-Well Doughnuts, vegan confectionery Confectionery!, and raw dessert shop Rawsome Treats. Vegan shoe store Moo Shoes caters to your vegan feet. The city that never sleeps is becoming more vegan every day, and you will be able to find anything you crave here.

To avoid missing some of these hidden vegan gems in New York and other cities globally, use our HappyCow app and sort by highest rated!

#4 Portland

Veganism and plant-based eating are an integral part of Portland’s social fabric. The city’s landscape is dotted with a wide variety of fabulous vegan eats, including 20 types of vegan artisinal cheese produced at Vtopia Cheese Shop & Deli. In the same building you can find the new and highly popular Ichiza Kitchen and Teahouse, a teahouse specializing in shojin ryori-style food. Top-rated Aviv serves delicious Israeli cuisine, and if you are in the mood for gourmet, artisinal pizza, check out Virtuous Pie. Canteen is an excellent choice for healthier smoothies, bowls, and fresh salads. Top-rated American/European fusion restaurant Farm Spirit has exquisitely prepared and presented small plates, and Paiche, a Peruvian restaurant that became vegan late last year also focuses on beautiful, small plates. Higher-end Epif, a restaurant and pisco lounge inspired by the Andes region of South America, became vegan in the last year.

In the mood for a quality vegan burger? Next Level Burger is an Oregon plant-based business with 6 locations across 4 states including its Portland location. After your burger fix, check out Oracle Coffee Company which serves some of the finest cups of coffee around with an array of Pennsylvania Dutch-style baked goods supplied by Shoofly Vegan Bakery. If you are craving a delicious gourmet vegan donut, be sure not to miss Doe Donut. Back to Eden is considered by many as the best bakery / sweet shop in Portland, and they opened a second, much larger, restaurant next door to their original location. The restaurant focuses on brunch and pizza. All menu items are vegan and gluten-free.

In addition to many vegan restaurants, Portland is well known for having a number of vegan food carts such as Sushi Love, which serves elegantly prepared vegan sushi; a vegan bed and breakfast,The Cherokee Rose Inn; a vegan shoe/handbag/clothing/accessory store, Ether Shoes Warehouse; and a decadent vegan chocolate shop, Missionary Chocolates. There is even a vegan strip mall with a vegan tattoo shop, Scapegoat Tattoo; a vegan grocery store Food Fight! Grocery; a vegan bake shop, Sweetpea Baking Co.; a vegan clothing shop, Herbivore Clothing; and a vegan massage therapy studio, New Moon Massage. The secondFood Fight! location is evolving into a new vegan mini-mall with a vegan cafe, Jet Black Coffee Company, next door and a vegan Mexican food cart, Vegan Gorditos. Homegrown Smoker Vegan BBQ opened a restaurant and has highly rated mouth-watering vegan barbeque, and nearby you can find Sudra’s second location.

If you enjoy a vegan cocktail with your vegan food a number of new vegan bar/restaurants have opened in Portland including Maxwell bar, Modern Times, and Capitol. Portland even has adult entertainment clubs which serve exclusively vegan food.

Portland is a very hipster and eco-friendly city, and within a 5-mile radius, there are 40 fully-vegan restaurants, 27 vegetarian restaurants, and 154 veg-friendly restaurants. Portland’s high density of vegan establishments means you won’t have to travel far to find what you are looking for, and several more vegan restaurants are scheduled to open in the next few months.

Watch our video highlights of Portland VegFest.

#5 Tel Aviv

Israel has the highest percentage of vegans globally, with an estimated 5 to 8 percent of the entire population being vegan, an estimated 400,000 people and growing. Many of these vegans inhabit Tel Aviv. Most of the 31 fully-vegan restaurants in Tel Aviv serve a combination of Israeli / Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisine with some western influence. The first vegan cafe in Tel Aviv, Anastasia, has excellent main dishes and raw desserts and is very popular throughout the day. Four One Six, an all vegan modern New York-style bar and restaurant, makes their own vegan “steak” and has fabulous desserts.

Zakaim Vegan Boutique is considered one of the top vegan places to eat in the city, with a menu featuring Persian and Middle Eastern fine dining. Tel Aviv also boasts one of the world’s few authentic vegan Ethiopian restaurants, Tenat, with an authentic atmosphere and top quality meals. If you are seeking vegan Sushi, try The Green Roll, and if you are in the mood for gourmet raw food, check out Neroli Organic Juice Bar and Rawfood Diner. Hatool HaYarok has some of the city’s best vegan pizza, topped with house-made cashew cheese.

Meshek Barzilay Deli offers salads and hot dishes which you can eat inside or in their outside section. They also have a coffee bar with vegan cakes, a juice bar, and products such as gourmet vegan cheese, spreads, bread, wine, organic produce and more. Next door is Meshek Barzilayrestaurant, which serves mostly vegan dishes.

If you’re after a quick bite, try the popular veggie fast food and diner-style restaurant Goodness, and if you fancy vegan kebab, shawarma, schnitzel, and burger, we recommend Falafel Mevorach. For vegan fast food that is not fried, check out Nature Boys, and Jars and Bowls for salads, legume bowls, and shakes.

The city also has a vegan grocery store, Taam L’Chaim – Taste For Life.

Due to the density of the vegan population, the restaurants, and city’s vegan mentality, Tel Aviv upholds its reputation as one of the world’s vegan capitals. The Israeli Defense Force continues to provide vegan meals and leather-free boots and helmets to vegan soldiers. International pizza delivery service Dominos offers vegan cheese at all of their branches in Tel Aviv and throughout Israel.

HappyCow’s Tel Aviv city page lists 31 vegan, 29 vegetarian, and 138 veg-friendly eatery options. Most of these restaurants are concentrated within a 1-mile radius of the city center. Israel has the most vegans per capita and the vegan food options in Tel Aviv are incredible.

#6 Los Angeles

Although Los Angeles may be best known for Hollywood celebrities, including a number of vegan ones (Joaquin Phoenix, Alicia Silverstone, and Casey Affleck, to name a few), Los Angeles is also a vegan mecca, boasting 42 fully-vegan and another 142 vegetarian and veg-friendly restaurants in a five-square mile area. You won’t have any trouble finding delicious healthy (or less-than-healthy) options throughout this large city. LA is known for its wide variety of international vegan cuisines, including 18 vegan Thai restaurants (we recommendArraya’s Place and Satdha), three vegan Ethiopian restaurants (Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine, Azla Vegan, and T&T Lifestyle), a mouth-watering vegan cheese restaurant (Vromage), an upscale gourmet vegan Japanese restaurant with 2 locations (Shojin), the second location of vegan Vietnamese favorite Au Lac, and the world’s first and only Cuban vegan restaurant (Equelecua Cuban Café). Vegan cheese pizza can be ordered at an increasing number of restaurants throughout the city, or you can choose to stick with entirely plant-based Cruzer Pizza. LA is also home to iconic vegan musician Moby’s Little Pine vegan bistro, serving upscale Italian/Mediterranean fusion dishes; and also to celebrity chef Tal Ronen’s wildly successful Mediterranean fusion restaurant, Crossroads. Some superb vegan bakeries include Donut Farm, Erin McKenna’s Bakery LA, and Pomegranate. Moo Shoes is nearby for vegan shoes and accessories. Newer additions to the Los Angeles vegan scene include Los Angeles’s first all-vegan restaurant/bar Beelman’s and a nearby quirky restaurant/bar with great American/fusion food The Dankness Dojo at Modern Times.

Although these options are spread out over a large area of the city, it’s no wonder why LA is often referred to as a vegan haven.

#7 Warsaw

Warsaw continues its tremendous vegan growth spurt in 2018, with 47 vegan restaurants now in a 5-mile radius, and with most of those within just a one-mile radius. The density of vegan restaurants in Warsaw makes it incredibly convenient to walk from restaurant to restaurant. Warsaw’s famous vegan burger joint Krowarzywa‘s added its fourth location, based upon its success of being voted twice as the “Best Burger in Warsaw,” beating out all competing meat burgers. The city has two spectacular vegan sushi restaurants, Edamame and Youmiko Vegan Sushi; an excellent vegan Italian restaurant, Leonardo Verde; a world-class vegan ramen restaurant, Vegan Ramen Shop; and a number of other classic restaurants including Vege Miasto, Lokal Vegan Bistro andVege Bistro, all showcasing vegan versions of traditional Polish dishes such as pierogi (dumplings), golabki (cabbage rolls), and Schabowy (meat cutlets).

There are also a growing number of excellent middle eastern/falafel restaurants includingFalafeLove, with its two locations, Vegan Na Moliera, Tel Aviv with five locations, and Falafel Beirutwith three locations. Akwarium and Vegestacja offer superb vegan ice cream; Lokal Dela Kremserves gorgeous cakes and other baked goods; and, if you are seeking desserts with the healthiest ingredients in the city, S?odki Bez is a fine choice. With its three locations, Keboom offers vegan kebabs with many calling it Warsaw’s top kebab.

Physalis confectionery creates superb to-order cakes, pies, pastries, and macaroons. Warsaw has two vegan grocery stores, Evergreen and TerraVege; a vegan and organic certified wine shop, Solvino Bio; a new vegan shoe store, Amanas; and even two vegan nail salons, Salon Wisla & Nailed It.

Within a 5-mile radius, HappyCow has over 112 listings for veg-friendly options in the city of Warsaw, and this city’s vegan scene continues to flourish and grow.

Watch our video of Warsaw’s vegan scene | See vegan Warsaw documentary by Patryk B.

#8 Toronto

Entering the top ten this year is Canada’s most populous city. Toronto has long been known in the vegan scene for one of the largest vegetarian events in North America (watch our Toronto Veg Food Fest video here), and the number of vegan offerings in this city has exploded over the past few years.

Another branch of the locally famous Apiecalypse Now vegan pizzeria opened earlier this year and continues to serve outstanding vegan pizza-by-the-slice.

Famous Canadian Chef Doug McNish opened his Mythology Diner in late 2017, featuring veganized versions of classic diner foods such as the Reuben sandwich and Salisbury steak. Doomies from Los Angeles opened a Toronto branch, and this newer location of the vegan American fast food restaurant has also become a mainstay for vegan versions of American classics north of the border.

Toronto is filled with create-it-yourself vegan protein bowl restaurants like Urban Herbivore with 4 locations and Kupfert and Kim with 6 locations. For delicious salads, soups, and smoothies, SÜÜP Health Bar is another popular choice.

For an upscale vegan experience, Planta is the go-to restaurant, and you can also try their casual offshoot called Planta Burger which offers vegan burgers, crab cakes, and milkshakes. If you are into ethnic foods, Vegetarian Haven features superb Asian fusion cuisine. For Jamaican favorites, One Love Vegetarian and Ital Vital‘s two locations will satisfy you with the tastes of this tropical island.

If you are into healthier vegan food, Rawlicious has you covered with their raw vegan lasagna, pizzas, wraps, salads, and desserts. If you like your desserts more traditional, check out the 2 locations of Bunner’s Bake Shop and Sweet Hart Kitchen. Are you seeking vegan shirts, shoes, purses, wallets, and accessories? The Imperative is the place to go. For vegan meats, cheeses, and other vegan foods, check out Good Rebel grocery store.

Toronto’s vegan scene has come a long way the past few years and continues to grow.

#9 Prague

With a population of only 1.26 million people, Prague comes up in the top 5 of most vegan restaurants per capita in the world. Although Prague has 48 vegan restaurants listed on HappyCow within a 5-mile radius, most of these restaurants fall within a 2-mile radius. Just a few years ago, the great majority of vegan restaurants in Prague were comprised of the 8 Loving Huts that you can find throughout the city, but over the past couple of years, Prague’s vegan scene has grown rapidly. Highlights in this beautiful, small city include Bistro St?echa (“roof” in English) which offers delicious and inexpensive vegan, primarily Czech cuisine, and is owned by a worker cooperative where all who work there can eventually become members. This socially conscious cooperative offers jobs to underprivileged people who are having difficulty finding a job, such as former prisoners, and the homeless.

Chlebí?ek is a shop and a tiny bistro where you can buy and eat typical Czech open sandwiches (“chlebí?ky”), which are very popular in Czechia at all kinds of events. Forrest Bistro is a new bistro/café/restaurant which offers a daily lunch menu in addition to the regular menu. The food is a fantastic fusion of many world cuisines and occasionally includes Czech cuisine. The restaurant also makes some of the best coffee in town. Waipawa Letná offers great vegan burgers and Czech classic meals like fried cheese or “sví?ková” gravy with dumplings, and another great vegan burger place is Pastva.

Moment is one of the early vegan restaurants in Prague, and is best known for their tasty brunch, featuring scrambled tofu, bagels, shawarma, and quesadillas. Amitabha, is a reasonably-priced self-serve Thai buffet. Since it is located in a basement, the temperature remains pleasantly cool in the warm Prague summers. If you love vegan buffets, Veganland‘s three locations offer excellent Asian-style pay-by-weight buffets.

Blue Vegan Pig Shop offers delicious American style donuts which are very popular in Prague. If you are into raw vegan gourmet cuisine, the three locations of bistRAWveg are a perfect choice.

Due to the vast number of vegan choices and the density of vegan restaurants in this small city, Prague is a superb choice for vegan travel.

Watch our video with some insider vegan tips in Prague here.

#10 Paris

Entering the top ten this year is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Although Parisian cuisine is better known for its dairy and meat/fish, this city has transformed over the past few years into one of the world’s top destinations for vegans.

Paris has a variety of fine vegan restaurant choices. Gentle Gourmet is a vegan restaurant featuring refined cuisine, both classical and contemporary. With their 2 locations, Hank Vegan Burger serves what many consider to be the best vegan burger and fries in Paris. Sister restaurant Hank Vegan Pizza serves a variety of top-quality vegan pizzas by the slice. Another top-rated fast food vegan spot is Super Vegan best known for their vegan kebab with garlic sauce. Season Square features soups, burgers, pasta, rice dishes, and desserts. If you crave a vegan hot dog, Hot Vog or Le Tricycle are your spots.

For your sweet tooth, Cloud Cakes is a vegan coffee shop and bakery featuring vegan croissants, light meals, and excellent coffee. Jo and Nana Cakes has amazing vegan cookies, pies, and cakes, and they also serve a mouth-watering vegan quiche. More delectable pastries and other desserts can be found at Laélo and VG Pâtisserie. Carmen Ragosta, a concept store combining a restaurant and a clothing boutique, serves outstanding vegan Italian cuisine with a French twist, and what may be the finest tiramisu in the world.

In the mood for vegan Asian food? International vegan chain Loving Hut and Bodhi Vegan are local favorites. The highly-rated and popular Le Potager Du Marais serves traditional French foods made vegan, as well as outstanding onion soup and vegan bourguignon. Le Potager De Chalotte and Hope serve delicious seasonal gourmet European and French cuisine. Le Faitout offers a variety of soups, salads, and desserts, and becomes a tapas bar in the evenings. My Kitchn serves healthy, and very tasty organic vegan food, smoothies, and cocktails, and has a vegan version of Fois Gras called Faux Gras. HappyCow’s top-rated La Palanche d’Aulac, offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine. If you prefer to be guided by locals around the city to some of the hottest vegan spots, check out Vegan Culinary Tours Paris.

Paris has a number of fully vegan stores, including Un Monde Vegan and Mon Epicerie Paris, which have a fine selection of vegan food products. Jay & Joy is a shop specializing in vegan cheese. If you need vegan body care or cosmetics, Veganie has a variety of international vegan brands.

Paris has come a long way in terms of vegan offerings, and we are delighted to see in our top ten one of the world’s most visited cities.

Roaming the gorgeous streets of Paris while navigating with the HappyCow app will make your Parisian experience even more delightful!

Watch our video highlights of Veggie World Paris.

Thanks to these HappyCow Ambassadors for their suggestions and guidance:

Sassyvegan – London Ambassador

J-Veg – Berlin Ambassador

slo0go – New York Ambassador

Cascadian – Portland Ambassador

Brok O. Lee – Tel Aviv Ambassador

Mirage – Warsaw Ambassador

Vegan GiGi – Toronto Ambassador

Tereza-soucitne.cz – Prague Ambassador

Ricardo – Paris Ambassador

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By Ken Spector & Eric Brent July 1, 2018

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