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There's something so interesting about knowing what our favorite celebrities keep in their refrigerator...or refrigerators in Kim Kardashian's case. In fact, it's pretty common for brands to get a little more clout when a star gives them some free press (like Brad Pitt and Red Vines!), which is what makes the fact that Katy Perry has plans to go vegan some food for thought this afternoon.

The singer-songwriter shared a tweet on her account about the lifestyle change, saying that she follows a pretty plant-based diet already but has hopes to make the full transition soon. "Im about 95% ready to be 100% VEGAN... my dog Nugget has been joining me on this journey for the past 4 monthz. Pray for us ok," she wrote.

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In the past, Katy has expressed her distaste for certain meats, particularly during her pregnancy with baby Daisy. In March of 2020 she shared on Instagram Live that she was "not really into red meat" and was thankful for Impossible Burgers because they were a great alternative when she had a craving.

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The recent news that Hidden Valley is releasing a plant-based and dairy-free Ranch dressing may also be a big reason Katy is finally ready to take the plunge. She shared a photo of the upcoming product on her Instagram with the caption "OMG PRAYERS ANSWERED," so that probably means she'll be purchasing the dressing when it hits markets in April.

By then, Katy will probably have made the fully plant-based transition, and luckily she won't be on the journey alone because, as she shared, her dog has been along for the ride as well.

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On January 20, the Indian village of Thulasendrapuram will celebrate the inauguration of Kamala Harris, the first Black and South Asian woman elected as Vice President of the United States, with vegan treats. This week, every family in the villagethe birthplace of Harris grandfatherreceived a basket of vegan biryani, plant-based meat from Indian startup GoodDot, oat milk from Good Mylk, vegan sweets, and more courtesy of the animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

PETA India is delighted to help Thulasendrapuram celebrate the milestone of Vice President-elect Harris inauguration with vegan goodies, especially since she has sponsored and supported so much legislation in the US against cruelty to animals, PETA India spokesperson Radhika Suryavanshi said. Vegan food saves animals lives, helps preserve the planet, and safeguards human health, so everyone wins.

Harris stance on meatDuring a CNN town hall in 2019 during Harris run for president, the now VP-elect responded to a question about whether she would support a change in the dietary guidelines to reduce the consumption of red meat. I love cheeseburgers from time to time, I just do. But [we must also consider] what we do in terms of creating incentives that we will eat in a healthy way, that we will encourage moderation, and that we will be educated about the effect of our eating habits on our environment, Harris said. We have to do a much better job with that and the government has to do a much better job with that.

In December 2020, Harris was also challenged to go vegan for the month of January by JIVINITI Womens Coalition, a diverse group of organizations composed mostly of women of color led by nonprofit The Virsa Foundation. The Vice President-elect has not publicly accepted the challenge.

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You can give your tofu scramble and avocado a rest.

For a meal thats considered the most important of the day, breakfast should never be boring. And if youre trying to keep them plant-based, they can get repetitive and old quickly. Theres only so much avocado toast one can take.

But having food allergies or living a plant-based or vegan diet doesnt mean that you have to sacrifice flavor and variety. By swapping out cows milk and eggs for non-dairy and plant-based alternatives (try applesauce!) and cooking with organic ingredients, you can still enjoy breakfast staples.

Here are a few companies that offer nationwide shipping on pancakes, muffins, waffles, and even French toast mixes in a variety of actually tasty flavors that wont make you want to get back into bed.

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In February, Alabama-based The Veggie, a Black woman-owned vegan catering and meal delivery company, is launching its first brick-and-mortar caf. Founded in 2017 by Chef Adyre Mason, The Veggie specializes in prepared vegan comfort foods such as seafood pasta (fettuccine cooked with sweet red peppers, white garlic cream sauce, and topped with chives and soy-based shrimp and lobster); White Chikn Chili (roasted and shredded hearts of palm, navy beans, onion, and green chili broth topped with coconut cream and served with a side of cornbread); and Spinach and Root Enchiladas (enchiladas baked in green chili cream sauce stuffed with roasted golden beets, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms).

Currently available in a variety of weekly meal plans for delivery in Huntsville, AL and within a 25-mile radius of the city, The Veggie Quick Service Caf will continue offering Masons prepared vegan meal delivery service alongside grab-and-go, ready-to eat-meals such as the companys signature black-eyed pea salad, vegan chikn salads, family-style dinners, and single meals from the meal delivery menu for customers who choose not to purchase a full meal preparation package. The caf will also offer a variety of fresh, made-to-order dishes including fan-favorites Crabless Cake Sammy and Buffalo Shrimp PoBoy and new menu items such as the ChickUN Basket and Pizza Bowl.

Our service is centered around two main pillars, convenience and variety, and customers can definitely expect to see this in our new caf, Mason told VegNews. We are providing our customers with a level of variety and types of vegan food that they cant readily find in this area.

From engineer to vegan chefAn engineer for 10 years, Mason decided to cash in her 401(k), quit her job as a Weapon Systems Engineer for an Army program, and focus on launching The Veggie. Launched just one year after her mothers passing, Mason made it a point to focus on foods that can help improve peoples healtha topic she is familiar with herself. After suffering from adult acne, joint pain, high cholesterol, and digestive distress in her early 20s, Mason transitioned to a plant-based diet and drastically improved her health.

While The Veggie continues making vegan foods more readily available in Huntsville, AL and surrounding communities, Mason has plans to provide plant-based meals to those who are unable to afford them. Growing up, I watched my mom use her own money, even as a single parent, to regularly feed the homeless, Mason said. One of my long-term goals with The Veggie is to provide healthy meals as regularly as possible to the homeless in Huntsville and in the cities we expand to in the future.

The Veggie Quick Service Caf will be located in the Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment District at 2211 Seminole Drive, Railroad Room 5. Out-of-state customers can purchase The Veggies cinnamon rolls online for nationwide shipping.

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Theres one easy way to supportrestaurants when they need it most:When you need a quick and healthy meal, show some love: Order infrom your favorite plant-basedrestaurant.When it comes to the plant-based landscape, theres no shortage of spectacular places inevery stateand now Yelp is prepared to help you find them. Justin time forVeganuary,Yelp has added a feature that allows you to search bytop vegan restaurants in every state, and once travel restrictions and eating inside allows, you can plan your next visitto friends and family around the chance to eat at these restaurants in-person.

For those who love Happy Cow, you know that that app has been tracking the best plant-based food and options by city for years now, and luckily, The Beet has a Happy Cow built-in widget you can still use any time! We call it Find Vegan Near Me. We also cover City Guides for every major city in the US. (Don't see one that you want covered? Write it up for us! Get in touch first and let us know which restaurants you want to cover and we can assign it to you!)

To create this list of the all-time best vegan restaurants in every state, Yelp analysts identified businesses in the vegan category with a large concentration of reviews mentioning vegan, then ranked those spots using several factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning vegan. Worth noting: Some of the restaurants that made the cut may not be 100% plant-based, but have been determined by Yelp [methodology] as the top-reviewed vegan/plant-based option in that state.

In addition to Yelp, try our go-to, Happy Cow, for finding vegan restaurant options nationwide and all over the globe. While quarantine life endures use this handy widget to find local vegan eateries by you and to bookmark must-try spots for future travel. With 3,000+ comprehensive listings for New York and 6,500+ for California, residents of these plant-strong states clearly have their work cut out for them.

For Yelp aficionados, its also good to keep in mind that if the v icon shows up on a given business page, its a vegan-friendly venue. And bonus points if you see the carrot icon on a listing, too, which designates healthy dining. Also, be sure to check out Yelps list of 19 of the best Black-owned vegan eateriesfor more inspiration.

Below, check out Yelps full list of the top vegan restaurants by state and see how many youve checked off your mac-and-cheeze and plant-based pizza bucket list.

Again, if you want to write up the best vegan or plant-based options in your own, city or state, get in touch at infor@thebeet.com. We want to hear from you! To know which ones we have covered (New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles (and the West Side), Miami, Brooklyn, Toronto, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Cincinnati, Santa Barbara, Austin, London, Paris, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut. Keep us current. We want to support more great plant-based eateries, with your help.

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And they came in full force fuller than he could have imagined. That's why it caught everyone off guard when, after Sunday's service, he was informed that the Vegan Deli & Butcher would be closing effective immediately, and that he and his kitchen crew were out of jobs.

"The owners wanted to go in a different direction," Bertke says. "No one really knows why this happened."

The owners in question are Heather and Jason Granger, also proprietors of the adjacent Peace, Love & Coffee. Since last summer, Bertke has been working alongside the husband and wife duo, helping them with the food component of their St. Charles coffee shop. In the process, Bertke has become a culinary phenom in the vegan community, drawing a loyal following for his talent in preparing plant-based cuisine.

However, as Bertke explains, personality differences arose between he and the Grangers over the course of their time working together, making the news that they were shutting down the Vegan Deli & Butcher shocking, but in some ways, inevitable.

"They are hippies, and I'm an old punk rocker," Bertke says, making light of the situation. "Hippies and punks never get along. I think it was our personalities clashing. My intense personality clashed with theirs."

According to Jason Granger, he and Heather were thrilled to have a chef of Bertke's caliber working with them. However, they felt that it was time for the three to part ways so they could both carry out different visions for their businesses.

"Chris has been fantastic; he has almost this celebrity status," Granger says. "People came in from Michigan, Kansas and all over to see us, so it's very humbling, but the fact of the matter is it's such a small place and a tiny kitchen. It just comes down to the fact that Chris needs his own place to grow and get bigger."

Bertke hopes that is the case. For now, he says that the Vegan Deli & Butcher concept is 100 percent shut down, unless he decides to resurrect it. He hasn't ruled that out, noting that he has always loved the idea of a plant-based butcher shop. However, he has no immediate plans to open a place of his own and is excited to do pop-ups as he figures out his next steps; his first one, a pizza pop-up, is happening this Saturday at Frida's in University City. He's also in talks with a wholesaler to produce his vegan meats, though he admits the idea of owning his own restaurant is more attractive.

"Wholesale would be fun, but I get bored easily," Bertke says. "I wouldn't have to answer to anyone, and I could do whatever I want. I like to keep food fun, dangerous, different and new. In the long run, I think my goal is to have a place of my own."

For their part, the Grangers plan to reinvent the food component of Peace, Love & Coffee. Drawing upon Heather's Italian heritage, they want to do plant-based versions of Italian favorites, and are taking the next few weeks to develop recipes and get their feet underneath them after the change.

"We're going to pare things down and make it more of a cafe with soups, salads and sandwiches all vegan of course," Granger says. "The plan is for us to get back to our original vision for what we wanted the coffee shop to be. Chris really showed us we can do so much with vegan food. We learned so much from him."

For his part, Bertke is not dwelling on the situation and is instead looking forward to the future. He's excited about the calls of support he's received, including words of encouragement, offers to invest, and even a message from a woman in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who suggested he take over her restaurant, free of charge, as she traveled out of town to open another business. For him, it's proof that what he does has an impact, and he's eager to keep that going.

"It's going to work out," Bertke says. "I'm not going to say shit happens for a reason, because I don't believe in that, but I'm going to land on my feet, keep doing pop-ups and take it day by day."

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Perry isnt the only one in the family who is going vegan either as she hinted that her beloved pooch Nugget has also been enjoying a more plant-based diet alongside her.

She told followers that My dog Nugget has been joining me on this journey for the past 4 months, which sparked a fierce debate among her followers.

Expressing their concern, a Twitter user wrote: I hope nugget has only been joining you for emotional support! Dogs shouldnt be vegan, so please continue providing their necessary requirements!

This is amazing!! Dogs should not be vegan, though! Their dietary needs are very different from those of humans, wrote another fan.

Another person expressed their apprehension over her decision saying: Dont put your dietary choices on your dog. If you want a vegan pet, get a rabbit. Unless your vet has diagnosed an allergy to all meat protein sources, feed your dog a balanced, feeding-trial proven diet.

For many vegans, deciding what to feed our companion animals can be a contentious issue with many unsure as to whether a do can survive and thrive without meat as they are omnivores.

According to animal rights charityPETA, dogs can follow a plant-based diet with the right planning and care. However, it is vital that owners ensure that their nutritional requirements are met, as is true of dogs following a non-vegan diet too.

Racing champion Lewis Hamilton recently came under fire forpraising a vegan diet for his dog.According to the plant-based athlete, putting his dog Roscoe on vegan pet food changed his life and improved various ailments his four-legged friend was suffering from.

Animal rights organisation PETA praised the stars decision to transition her and Nugget to a vegan diet, saying: Wonderful news! Were SO happy for youand for Nugget, too. Youll both love how it feels eating clean and helping animals.

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"I'm ready to be 100% vegan", Katy Perry tells 109 million followers - Vegan Food and Living

Superstar Katy Perry'slatest release isn't a new album, single, or an episode of American Idol on which she serves as a judge. Instead, this breaking newshasto do with what'sfilling the singer's fridge and on her plate. Perry announcedon Twitter that she is 95 percent ready to be 100 percent vegan after a year-long process of cutting out animal products. The singer said she is doing it with her dog Nugget, a favorite sidekick on her IG posts. An investor in plant-based meat brand Impossible Foods, Perry told her 109 million Twitter followers of her intention to jettison meat and dairy from her diet, joining the ranks of other famous artistswho champion a plant-based diet like Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Sia,and Billie Eilish.

During her pregnancy last year, Perry disclosed that she had become grossed out by red meat. She publicly thanked theImpossibleBurger for being a great meatless alternative to fulfill any burger cravings, of which we can guess she had many since the star loves cheeseburgers so much that she even wore one as a costume to the 2019 Met Gala after-party.Impossible Foods also revealed that Perry belonged to a long list of the company's celebrity investorsthat also includes Jay-Z, Serena Williams, and Jaden Smith.

Perrys fiance Orlando Bloom (who is baby-daddy of 8-month-old daughter Daisy, born last May), is reportedly vegetarian and been a constant source of encouragement for the singer-songwriter to adopt a plant-based diet,and it seems likethis encouragement has helped to fuel Perrys decision to plunge fully into a meatless diet. Perry is alsodiscoveringplant-based alternatives for her favorite foods and condiments, recently Instagramming a picture of Hidden Valley's new vegan ranch dressing, captioning it enthusiastically: "OMG PRAYERS ANSWERED." The star has also been giving fans a preview of her diet, posting pictures of bowls filled with leafy greens, tofu, veggie sushi, and mushrooms.

Perry and Bloom will not be the only two in their familymoving to go vegan:Perry also said inthe tweet that her dog, Nugget, has joined its ownerson this plant-based path. The decision to include her dog sparked a heated discussion about this lifestyle choice, with some fanscondemningthe decision, whereas others encouraged people to research the possibilities of a plant-based dog diet. Regardless of your opinion about vegan diets for animals, we're rooting for Perry as she embarks on her own plant-based journey. To find out where you can grab one of the star'sbeloved Impossible Burgers, here's a breakdown of the8,000 retailersthat carry the meatless brand.

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This month, vegan brand Kite Hill relaunched its line of almond milk-based yogurts at major retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market. While Kite Hill previously offered almond milk-based yogurts, the brand relaunched the Kite Hill Original line with a new true-to-dairy formula based on customer feedback that delivers a thicker and creamier texture with 25 percent less sugar. The new yogurts retail at $1.99 per 5.3-ounce container (or $4.99 for a 16-ounce tub) and are available in a variety of flavors, including Vanilla, Blueberry, Strawberry, Key Lime, Peach and Raspberry, and Plain Unsweetened (which contains zero grams of sugar).

New year, new yogurtTo promote the new line and help more Americans ditch dairy, Kite Hill partnered with Ally Love, founder of wellness and women empowerment brand Love Squad, Peloton instructor, and in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets. Throughout January, Love will promote Kite Hills vegan yogurt on her Instagram page to help her 531,000 followers ditch dairy.

I know how difficult it is to find dairy-free items, like yogurt, that still taste great and fit my lifestyle, Love said. Kite Hills Original almond milk yogurt lineup is a real game-changer in my house. I dig the variety of delicious flavors, because this gal loves her options. Im excited to partner with Kite Hill to help others realize that reaching their 2021 wellness goalsin the kitchen and in the gymis an option thats definitely available.

Win cash with dairy-free yogurtKite Hill is also giving away a $2,000 cash prize to one lucky winner through its New Spin on Yogurt giveaway. From now until February 12, entrants must post an in-feed photo on Instagram with the hashtag #NewSpinOnYogurt and tag @kitehillfoods and share how they incorporate Kite Hills new yogurt into their wellness routines and include ways they stay motivated.

At Kite Hill, we are committed to helping people feel their best, and we want our offerings to make a positive impact in the lives of our consumers, Kite Hill CMO Shannon Toyos said. We hope that this New Spin on Yogurt initiative will remind consumers that were here to help them reach their 2021 wellness goals, and that going dairy-free can be more obtainableand more deliciousthan they ever thought possible.

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Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on our Food Monster App! Our newest recipes include greek nachos and stew, so if youre looking for something new and delicious, these recipes are it!

We also highly recommend downloading theFood Monster App with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, dont forget to check out ourPopular Trends Archives!

Source: Greek Nachos

Here, Greek flavors and ingredients are used to create a fun twist on classic nachos. These Greek Nachos by Francesca Bonadonna are topped with a homemade vegan tzatziki and some fresh vegetables and pack a ton of flavor.

Source: Acorn Squash and White Bean Stew

This Acorn Squash and White Bean Stew by Megan Calipari will warm you up on the coldest day. Its hearty and full of veggies and this recipe makes a big pot so you can eat dinner and lunch for a few days. Or you can eat it for every single meal while youre fighting off a gnarly cold like I did a couple weeks ago. No regrets.

Source: Triple Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

If youre craving chocolate for breakfast, this Triple Chocolate Baked Oatmeal by Lauren Smith is the breakfast youre going to want to enjoy!

Source: Greek Jackfruit Kebab

This vegan Greek Jackfruit Kebab by Andri Neocleous is the perfect option for a healthy yet comforting dinner. The jackfruit in this is super succulent and the mushrooms give an extra umami flavor. Served with a greek salad and vegan tzatziki.

Source: Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot

Who doesnt love a good falafel? Rhetorical question, no need to answer. This Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot by Maggie Wescott is an effortless meal that is bursting with flavor. This easy falafel recipe is perfect served inside a gluten-free tortilla, on top of a kale salad, or eaten alone as a snack.

Source: Smores Popcorn

This Smores Popcorn by Robin Runner is a perfect mix of all your favorite snack foods both savory and sweet. It is a treat that the entire family is bound to fall in love with and will constantly be asking more of! So make sure that you make a generous serving!! You yourself will not be able to get enough!

Source: Cranberry Almond Popcorn Bars

This festive treat is perfect for holiday gatherings but dont let that limit you! These Cranberry Almond Popcorn Bars by Azucena Noriega are also perfect all year round.

Source: 15-Minute Tofu Scramble by Lenny Wu

Looking for a new breakfast recipe? This tofu scramble is perfect! Its chock full of amazing ingredients and it only takes 15 minutes to make!

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading theFood Monster App with over 15,000 delicious recipes. It is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about theenvironmentalandhealth benefitsof aplant-based diet.

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