As a food hall in Bostons West End creeps ever closer to opening, its slowly unveiling the lineup of vendors that will fill the expansive complex. Bianco & Sons Sausage, Taco Dumbo, and Caffe Nero will all eventually operate within the Hub on Causeways forthcoming food hall this winter.

Bianco & Sons Sausage, which has operated since 1960, will open its first non-retail location within the so-called Hub Hall, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to customers. The menu will feature Biancos own meats, with dishes and family recipes carried on from founding family member Joseph Bianco Sr. by the third generation: Francesca, Lewis, and Joseph Bianco III. Customers can look for menu items like Bianco sweet Italian sausage with grilled peppers and onions, among others.

The other two recently announced additions are imports from outside the Boston area: Taco Dumbo is a taqueria chain with seven locations around New York City (and another three on the way). The Hub Hall location will be its first outside of New York, and in addition to chicken and fish tacos, the restaurant will have lots of vegan options, including rice and salad bowls, soups, and other sides. Taco Dumbo bills itself as a health-conscious restaurant with options for omnivores and accommodations for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.

The second out-of-town addition is Caffe Nero, which is hardly a stranger to the region, operating 30 locations in the area, plus one in Connecticut.

These three vendors join a growing list of existing and new restaurants that have already been announced, including local Greek chain Greco, Juicygreens, and the Boston Soup Company, a new venture from Marc Orfaly of Pier 6, Reelhouse, and more. Further vendors within Hub Hall include Apizza, which will serve Roman- and New Haven-style pizza from Douglass Williams of Mida, plus North End standbys Mikes Pastry and Monicas Mercato. Castle Island hotspot Sullivans will also operate in Hub Hall, along with North Shore-style roast beef shop Cussers; local barbecue chain Smoke Shop; and an Andover-based burger shop called Sauce. Hub Hall will ultimately have 18 vendors.

Along with the food hall, the Hub on Causeway will be home to a restaurant from Guy Fieri, an event space, a music hall, a movie theater with a bar and snacks, and a 25,000-square-foot bar called Banners Kitchen & Tap, which will have virtual Topgolf Swing Suites, 60 beers on tap, a massive television, and a cocktail list designed by local cocktail guru Jackson Cannon (Eastern Standard, the Hawthorne).

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Between the rise of plant-based sausages and veggie burgers that bleed, vegan protesters at supermarkets, and Disney adding hundreds of vegan items to its theme park menus, veganism is in the news. Not to mention the woman trying to sue her neighbours for their meat-grilling ways. For a group once perceived as placid and potentially anaemic, vegans have sure been making a lot of noise.

Who are the new vegans and what is behind their rise in prominence?

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The term vegan was coined in 1944 by a group of people in the UK to describe a diet excluding meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. In 1988, the UK Vegan Society settled on a definition of veganism that described it as:

a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.

For many years, veganism had relatively few adherents, and was largely dismissed as a fringe movement, if not met with outright hostility.

In his 2000 book, Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain, didnt mince his words:

Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn. To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.

Bourdain was by no means alone in his view of vegans. An analysis of stories run in UK national newspapers in 2007 that used the words vegan, vegans, or veganism found that 74% of articles portrayed veganism negatively describing vegans as hostile, oversensitive, or ridiculous.

Despite an initial bad rap, interest in veganism has been growing, particularly in the past decade. Data from Google Trends indicates that the relative frequency of Google searches for vegan has approximately quadrupled since 2012.

A number of prominent public figures, such as Moby, Angela Davis, Bill Clinton, and Ellen Degeneres, have drawn attention to veganism. At the same time, numerous studies and reports have discussed links between meat consumption and health and environmental outcomes.

Media outlets such as The Guardian, NBC, and The New York Times have run stories on the mistreatment of animals on factory farms. Furthermore, popular movies such as Okja, about a young girl and her pig-like best friend, have been credited with turning people toward plant-based diets.

As veganism becomes more prominent, a number of people are challenging conventional beliefs, particularly the idea that one needs to eat animal products to be strong and healthy.

Touring at film festivals in 2018, and reaching mainstream Australian cinemas in August, The Game Changers draws on a mixture of dramatic footage, scientific studies, and celebrity glamour.

Executive produced by a team including James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul, The Game Changers bills itself as a revolutionary new documentary about meat, protein, and strength, and challenges the old stereotype of vegans as weak.

The film follows combat instructor and UFC fighter James Wilks as he travels around the world meeting people like world surfing champion Tia Blanco, eight-time US national cycling champion Dotsie Bausch, and strongman Patrick Baboumian. Sitting down with the chair of nutrition at Harvard University, Dr Walter Willett, Wilks discusses the benefits of plant-based diets.

Although vegans are often motivated by some combination of concern for animal welfare, animal rights, health, and environmental sustainability, individuals often emphasise particular motivations more strongly than others.

Chef and activist Bryant Terry has written and spoken extensively on the health and food justice aspects of veganism. Youth climate activist Greta Thunberg adopted a vegan diet for environmental reasons. The Forest Green Rovers Football Club transitioned the food in their stadium to be 100% vegan in 2015, out of concern for animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Other common motivations are religious and spiritual beliefs, adherence to social norms, a preference for the taste, smell, and texture of plant foods, and an explicit rejection of mainstream industries that treat animals like commodities.

Although veganism is often discussed through a Western cultural lens, several Eastern philosophies such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Taoism favour plant-based diets. Hinduism, practiced by the majority of Indias population, has a history of plant-based diets extending across thousands of years.

While in many Western countries, vegans may be negatively stereotyped or face social alienation, responses to those following plant-based diets in other cultures differ markedly.

In India, for example, the present day food hierarchy places a plant-based diet at the top as it is associated with a higher status. The slaughter of animals and meat-eating is associated with a certain baseness and physical and spiritual pollution.

Similarly, many people in China regard plant-based eating as central to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In 2016, the Chinese government released updated dietary guidelines encouraging their population of more than 1.3 billion to reduce their meat consumption by 50% between now and 2030 for primarily health-related reasons.

Reaction to veganism in other cultures is not always positive though. Japanese media has expressed concern about how vegan tourists and locals can maintain their diet in a nation hooked on meat.

Today, countries with traditionally meat-based diets - such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and South Africa - are among the worlds top ten when it comes to the global share of vegan product launches.

The adoption of plant-based diets and lifestyles is projected to keep rising. For example, the percentage of Italians who identified as vegan nearly doubled from 2016 to 2018, and the number of vegans in the UK quadrupled between 2014 and 2018.

In 2017, the global plant protein market was valued at US$10.5 billion (A$15.65 billion) and this number is predicted to increase to USD $16.3 billion (A$24.3 billion) by 2025.

In the future we can expect to see and hear more from those who choose not to consume animal products.

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Once again, Eater 38 stalwart and vegan standby The Sudra is heading south. After closing its St. Johns location and nabbing a new spot on North Mississippi, the vegan cafe is ditching its remaining restaurant and reopening just a few blocks down, in the newly vacant Tapalaya space.

Weve had an amazing 6 years at the Ocean micro restaurant complex, but were ready to move on, writes Sudra owner Sanjay Chandrasekaran in an emailed statement. We love our neighbors and our landlord but the lease was up and we realized it was time for a big change in the form of a bigger space.

Chandrasekaran hopes to open within the month, depending on how quickly the OLCC can approve a new liquor license, adding a small remodel to the space and some new dishes to the menu.

Anh Luu closed her Vietnamese-Cajun restaurant Tapalaya closed earlier this week, attributing the decision to some unresolved grief: She opened her restaurant around the same time her mother died.

The Sudras location near Han Oak and Stoopid Burger will close in late October, reopening at 28 NE 28th Avenue.

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Its Friday, which means its time for the weekly EaterWire round up of all those news items we didnt quite cover. This weeks food news cycle involved a drone accomplice in a food cart burglary and the sudden closure of a handful of Portland standbys, but a few stories did fall through the cracks. Read on for more:

VEGGIE HEAVEN Portland was ranked the best city in the country for vegetarians and vegans, based on factors like the percentage of restaurants with vegan options and smoothie bars per capita. Los Angeles came in second, followed by Orlando. [WalletHub]

DONATION DANGER An email obtained by Seattle alt mag The Stranger indicates Pacific Northwestern coffee chain Caffe Vita fired employees for giving leftover food and coffee to homeless patrons. Although these were well placed intentions, please understand, it is our belief that feeding homeless people without comprehensive services actually enables, increases and promotes homelessness, the email reads; reports from the National Coalition for the Homeless discredit this hypothesis. Co-owner Liz McConnell said the reasoning behind the firings was confidential but for cause; the former manager and author of the email has since quit the company. There is a Caffe Vita location on NE Alberta, but its unclear if theyre under the same scrutiny for this practice. [The Stranger]

ONE DOOR CLOSES Three Doors Down Cafe, the Hawthorne neighborhood Italian restaurant, is changing ownership. Not much should change from the customers side of things, however; the new owners plan to keep some of the restaurants staples like tortiglioni with original co-owner Dave Marths vodka sauce, and the staff will not change. New co-owner Michael Galloway has run several Italian restaurants in the Seattle area; his partner, Jeff Saulsbury, is a Portland native. [Portland Mercury]

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If you haven't noticed, people feel very strongly about the Costco Food Court. And they specifically feel some feelings about the hot dogs. Even Julia Child reportedly loved them! Well, now even vegans want to get in on the fun, as more than 2,000 people have signed a petition for Costco to add a vegan hot dog to its menu.

According to Business Insider, the Change.org petition was created by Scott Hildebrand, who said he wanted a plant-based option that he and his family could eat when they visit the store. Apparently, thousands agreed. At the time of this writing, 2,014 people have signed the petition, making it very likely that it would reach its goal of hitting 2,500.

"Our family, like countless others, are regulars at Costco. I'd love to see them extend plant-based options to the food court, so we can enjoy veggie hot dogs after a Sunday shopping trip," he told BI.

It may sound out there, but a meatless hot dog would not be out of the ordinary these days. In fact, Costco added items like a meatless burger and an acai bowl to its food court menu in recent months. Competitors like IKEA have even announced they'll be adding a meatless version of their famous meatballs in 2020. Delish reached out to Costco in regard to the petition but did not immediately hear back.

It's unclear if this petition will be successful, but I think we can all agree...no one should put ketchup on a hot dog. Veggie or otherwise.

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Whats the deal with vegan fast food? Some of us never thought that wed see the day when White Castle or Dennys offered veggie burgers, but now that they do, the millions of omnivores who eat there can see that choosing meat-free meals is easy and tasty.

Almost every restaurant has at least one vegan dish. By making educated choices and asking the server for assistance, dining out can be a deliciousand cruelty-freeexperience! We put together this handy guide to help you navigate the chain restaurant world.

A&W Canada offers the highly sought-after Beyond Burger at all its Canadian locations. It comes on a vegan bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Keep it vegan by asking for no burger sauce or mayo. The chain also carries a vegan Beyond Meat Sausage and Veggie breakfast sandwich.

You can swap meat with a plant-based patty on any burger. Options includeBeyond Burger, Black Bean & Roasted Corn Patty, Farmers Quinoa Patty, and the Sweet Potato & Wild Rice Patty. Order with a sprouted bun.

Baskin-Robbins has a variety of Ice and sorbet flavors, including the delicious Horchata Ice. Keep your eyes peeled for other new vegan flavors at your local store.

The pizza crust and marinara sauce at BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse is vegan! Order a veggie pizza without cheese, and ask for your pizza not to be brushed with butter. Not in the mood for pizza? Order the spaghetti marinara.

Blaze Pizzas traditional, high-rise, and gluten-free crusts are all vegan, and it also offers vegan cheese and an array of vegan toppings. For your sauce, try the classic red or the spicy red sauce or a drizzle of BBQ sauce or olive oil.

There are many vegan options at Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo. For an appetizer, try the bruschettajust hold the cheese. Order the Pasta Puttanesca (penne pasta with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, black Kalamata olives, green olives, and capers), which must be specially requested, as its not on the menu, or choose to create your own pasta. Select either the marinara sauce or the garlic olive oil. Toppings include various veggies, crushed pepper, and poached garlic. You can also add a mixed green saladjust be sure to substitute the Italian dressing for oil and vinegar. Other vegan sides include the steamed green beans and broccoli.

Brueggers Bagels has several breakfast and lunch options for vegans, including its blueberry, chocolate chip, cinnamon-sugar, cranberry-orange, pumpernickel, and rosemaryolive oil bagels, which can be topped with fresh vegetables, Dijon mustard, or vegan hummus spread. Brueggers also serves several vegetarian sandwiches, which can be made vegan by leaving off the cheese and dressing.

BurgerFi offers the Beyond Burger in its 100+ locations. Ask for the multigrain bun to make this delicious burger vegan!

At Burger King, you can get a garden salad, fries, and hash browns as well as some accidentally vegantreasures such as the French Toast Sticks and Dutch Apple Pie.

Select Carls Jr. locations offer the tasty vegan Beyond Burger patty for any burger option, including the Big Hamburger, which comes with pickles, onion, ketchup, and mustard on a sesame seed bun. You can also opt for the new menu item, the Beyond Famous Star burger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion on a sesame seed bun and can be ordered vegan by requesting no cheese or mayo. You can also choose to order any burger wrapped in lettuce for a gluten-free option.

AtCheeburger Cheeburger, which can be found throughout the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast, the grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, wrap, and salad are vegan.

There are plenty of vegan options at The Cheesecake Factory, including the Vegan Cobb Salad, and a veggie burger made with brown rice, farro, couscous, mushrooms, black beans.

Chipotle offers Sofritasorganic tofu braised with peppers and spiceswhich you can order in a bowl, burrito, taco, or salad. You have the option of black or pinto beans and brown or white rice. Plus, the restaurant has a great selection of vegan toppings, including mixed fajita veggies, salsas, lettuce, and guacamole.

CiCis Pizzais inexpensive, and you can have it delivered to your home. The pizza crusts are all vegan, as well as the regular pizza sauce and ole sauce. Top your pizza with fresh veggies, and add a salad with French or Lite Ranch dressing.

The pizzas atClaim Jumperare vegan if you ask for no cheese. You can also get a Chinese salad with spicy peanut dressing.

The Daily Grill offers vegan starters such as gazpacho soup, a trio of hummus, sweet potato fries, and herbed brown rice with almonds. Vegan entres are also offered, including penne pasta primavera, angel hair pasta pomodoro, and a grilled vegetable plate. You can also get a house salad with Asian ginger dressing or balsamic vinaigrette.

Dairy Queenslight smoothies and are all vegan and come in several flavors.

For a vegan taco or burrito, Del Taco is a good place to go. You can get the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito, the 1/2 lb. Bean & Cheese Burrito, or the Value Bean & Cheese Burrito with red or green sauce. Simply ask for no cheese and no sour cream. The rice at Del Taco is now vegan and some select Southern California locations also carry vegan Beyond Meat.

EvenDennysknown for its traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner farehas some vegan options. Dennys vegan offerings include oatmeal, the Fit Fare Veggie Skillet (ask for no egg whites or butter), English muffins, bagels, grits, applesauce, fresh fruit, vegetable plates, seasoned French fries, baked potatoes with several vegetable toppings, garden salads with light Italian dressing or oil and vinegar dressing, and sandwiches that can be made with several vegetable options. It also serves a vegan Amys burger.

At El Pollo Loco, you can get the BRC burrito without cheese for a vegan option. You can also add avocado. Vegan side dishes include pinto beans and corn on the cob.

5 & Dinerhas several vegan options, including a black-bean veggie burger.

The chain offers a delicious, fully vegan burger patty and bun. Be sure to omit cheese and Freddy sauce.

Freebirds World Burritoa popular fast-food chain with more than 70 locations throughout the U.S.has teamed up with Beyond Meat to offer vegan meat burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads. Customers can add Beyond Meat Feisty Crumbles to any Freebirds order. According to Beyond Meat, Freebirds made the compassionate addition after noticing the rising consumer demand for better plant-based protein options. We cant wait to see what other animal-friendly changes the burrito chain makes next.

At The Habit Burger Grill, the Veggie Burger patty is vegan! Get it on the French roll or seeded bun, with no dressing. The burger comes with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. You can add raw onions and avocado if you like. The Habit also offers French fries, sweet potato fries, tempura green beans, and a side salad to complete your meal.

You have several vegan options atHard Times Cafe, including the veggie burger and the vegetarian chili. (Be sure to tell your server that you dont want any dairy products in your chili.)

Houstons Restaurant offers a veggie plate and a vegetarian burger. Just be sure to order the burger on vegan bread.

At IHOP, you can get hash browns, fresh fruit, grits, sauted spinach and mushrooms, a plain baked potato, or a salad with fat-free or regular raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

The vegan options at Jasons Deli include organic vegetable soup, a spinach veggie wrap (request no cheese), salsa, hummus, guacamole, and many options from the salad bar. Be sure to ask about the vegan status of each of these dishesit varies by location.

Johnny Rocketsfeatures a vegan gardein black bean burger with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mustard.

Kona Grill has a separate vegan menu. For appetizers, youve got edamame and seaweed salad. For sushi, theres a cucumber roll, an avocado roll, and a vegetarian roll (with asparagus, avocado, yamagobo, cucumber, and sprouts). The house, roasted asparagus, and oriental salads are all vegan, and there are many vegan dressings, including onion soy, sweet soy, oil and vinegar, and balsamic, red, or white wine vinegar. Finally, both the Pan-Asian noodles and the linguine with marinara sauce are vegan, as are the sides of steamed baby bok choy, white rice, and seasonal vegetables.

The pizza sauce and dough at Little Caesars and Papa Johns are vegan, while Pizza Hut uses vegan marinara sauce and its Thin N Crispy Pizza crusts are vegan. By omitting the cheese and choosing your favorite vegetable toppings, you can easily make a delicious vegan pizza.

All ofManhattan Bagels bagels are vegan, except for the jalapeo cheddar cheese and egg varieties, and its bialysa flattened onion and poppy seed bagelare also vegan. The Manhattan Grille and Vegetable Garden sandwiches can be made on a bagel, roll, or tortilla and are vegan if you omit the spreads and cheese.

Pizza chainMellow Mushroomoffers a vegan menu that includes tofu, tempeh, and Follow Your Heart cheese and a variety of sauces for your pizza, including red sauce, olive oil, or BBQ sauce.

All tacos, fajitas, salads, and burritos can be made vegan by substituting tofu for meat and skipping the cheese atMoes Southwest Grill.

Newks Eatery has a vegan Grilled Veggie Salad with grilled zucchini, eggplant, and asparagus layered with fresh roasted corn, sundried tomatoes, green onions, and crisp romaine lettuce. The restaurant also offers a large assortment of vegan dressings, including balsamic vinaigrette, ginger wasabi, Greek dressing, and sherry vinaigrette.

Noodles & Company is noodle heaven for vegans. It has five vegan dishes: the Chinese Chop Salad without wontons, the Indonesian Peanut Saut, the Japanese Pan Noodles, the Penne Rosa without cream and cheese, and the Whole Grain Tuscan Fresca without cheese. Tofu can also be added to any dish.

ONaturals, a restaurant chain in New England, offers healthy, all-natural fast food for diners who want great food to go. Its menu features a large vegetarian selection, and vegan items are marked for easy identification, such as the vegetarian chili, the carrot-ginger soup, and the chipotle sweet potato and veggie lentil soup.

The Olive Gardens breadsticks are vegan, as the butter topping is made with soy, not dairy products. There are many vegan pasta options: angel hair, cavatappi, fettuccine, gluten-free rotini, rigatoni, small shells, spaghetti, and whole-wheat linguine. All these can be topped with the vegan marinara sauce or kids tomato sauce. Theminestrone is now dairy-freeat all locations, too, so you can order the soup, salad, and breadsticks combo! Simply hold the croutons and choose the oil and vinegar dressing. You can also get a side of steamedbroccoli to round out your meal.

All 26 locations offer Tofusada, a tofu marinated and sauted in Southwestern-inspired sauce.

Panera Bread offers two vegan broth bowls: the Vegan Lentil Quinoa Broth Bowl and the Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Edamame. The restaurant also offers a vegan Black Bean Soup that is hearty and delicious.

P.F. Changs China Bistro is one of the most vegan-friendly restaurant chains around. Its vegetarian menu is terrific, and everything can be made vegan, from appetizers such as tofu lettuce wraps to entres such as Buddhas Feast.

Pieologyoffers Daiya cheese at select locations, and its red sauce, olive oil, and BBQ sauce as well as its gluten-free crust are all veganso are the delicious veggie toppings.

PizzaRev has vegan sausage at many of its locations when youre in the mood for a hearty pizza, and it also offers vegan cheese. Choose either the original or gluten-free crust, which are both vegan, and top it with some veggies.

Located throughout the southern United States,Pollo Tropicaloffers Caribbean-inspired fast food. Vegan options include the Vegetarian TropiChop, and the Balsamic Tomatoe. The chains black beans, French fries, white rice, boiled or fried yucca, sweet plantains, and corn are vegan, too.

Pyramid Breweries restaurantsoffers a Boca burger that can be substituted for any nonvegan burger on its menu. The Margherita Pizza can be made vegan if you get it without cheese.

At Qdoba Mexican Grill, you can make a burrito, taco, or salad bowl with the following vegan ingredients: corn or flour tortillas, black or pinto beans, brown or cilantro-lime rice, fajita vegetables, grilled vegetables, potatoes, guacamole, and most salsas. You can also enjoy the tortilla soup.

This Mexican-inspired chain offers a vegan Beyond Meat Burrito and Burrito Bowl at its more than 100 locations across Canada.

Quiznosoffers a veggie sub thats filled with guacamole, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and mushroomsjust be sure to order it without the cheese and ask for the balsamic vinaigrette instead of the red-wine vinaigrette. The vegan bread options include white or wheat, and theres also an herb wrap. Grab a side garden salad and some potato chips, and your stomach will be appeased in no time.

Red Lobsters tempting Dragon Broccolidrizzled with a spicy and sweet sauce and topped with fried chili peppersis vegan. On the side, the chain offers a few vegan options. Try a plain baked potato, the rice pilaf, some seasoned fresh broccoli, or an order of sea-salted French fries. Complete your meal with one of the restaurants margaritas, frozen or on the rocks.

Red Robin offers a vegan burger patty made with ancient grains and quinoa. Try your burger with fresh tomato bruschetta salsa, avocado slices, and shredded romaine on a ciabatta bun, rustic Italian bread, or a lettuce wrap. Diners can also get a side of bottomless fries or bottomless broccoli.

Ruby Tuesdayhas an Endless Garden Bar, where you can make your own vegan salad.

After talks with PETA, Shake Shack is now testing a veggie burger in several New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin locations. This black bean, brown rice and roasted beets burger comes with delicious Sir Kensingtons vegan mayo. Remember to hold the provolone cheese and substitute for the gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap.

Smoothie King offers vegan Pineapple Spinach and Lemon Ginger Spinach smoothies featuring Sunwarrior Raw Plant-Based Protein and a stevia-based sweetener.

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, located throughout the South and the West, has a variety of salads, sandwiches, and soups, including the Strawberry Fields Tossed Salad With Caramelized Walnuts and the Summer Vegetable Soup. Their menu changes seasonally, and vegan items are clearly marked on the menu.

Starbuckscarries theLentils & Vegetable Protein Bowl with Brown Rice. Other options include a plain or multigrain bagel, classic or blueberry oatmeal, and the Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend.

This casual family-dining restaurant with multiple locations across Southern California features a handy ordering guide for vegans. Try one of its signature salads, enjoy a Cheeseless Roasted Veggie Pizza or a Roasted Cauliflower Pita, or grab one of its vegan side disheslike Nutty Coleslaw or freshly baked breadsticks.

SubwaysVeggie Deliteon Italian bread and without cheese or mayois delish. And in select locations, you can enjoy two completely vegan subs: the Malibu Garden (a vegan patty topped with fire-roasted tomato sauce) and the Black Bean (a vegan patty topped with sweet potato curry sauce).

Taco Bellhas many great options for vegans! The fast-food chain has a variety of sides that are veganincluding the cinnamon twists, chips and guacamole (or pico de gallo), cilantro rice, black or refried beans, and Mexican riceand all of its salsas are vegan. You can also order the Bean Burrito fresco style, the regular Black Bean Burrito without cheese, or the Veggie Cantina Power Bowl (ask for no sauce). Several of Taco Bells other dishes can be veganized simply by omitting a few ingredients or asking for it fresco style. The 7 Layer Bean Burrito can be made vegan if it has five layersjust forgo the cheese and sour cream. The tacos, nachos, Crunchwrap Supreme, and Mexican Pizza are vegan when you hold the meat (substitute beans if youd like), cheese, and sour cream.

TGI Friday now serves the vegan Beyond Burger.Simply opt for the challah bun (the gluten-free bun isnt vegan), ask for dairy-free sauces, and skip the cheese. Add peppers and onions if you want a Philly-style burger. The nachoswhich consist of tortilla chips, jalapeos, guacamole, and pico de galloare a great vegan option if you get them without cheese or sour cream. The cilantro-lime dressing and balsamic vinaigrette are great vegan choices on a house salad. The restaurants Jack Daniels and BBQ sauces are also vegan and go well with its crispy fries or Cajun onion rings.

Tubbys Grilled Submarines, with locations in Michigan, has the vegan Hot Veggie Stir Fry sub and Cold Veggie specialty sub.

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurtoffers vegan soy flavors, such as peanut butter, soy latte, black sesame, banana milk, and plain soy as well as fruity sorbets, including raspberry, strawberry, pineapple, and more. Top your frozen yogurt off with some fresh fruit, nuts, or other vegan toppings, and youll have a delicious treat.

Try Twin Peaks take on the delicious Beyond Burger, The Imposter, which is served with a side of sweet potato fries. Order it on the vegan Challah bun and be sure to hold the pepper jack cheese and sun dried tomato mayo.

Two Boots lets you load up pies with dairy-free cheese, vegan sausage, and all the veggies. The chain also offers its own vegan creations with fun names like V for Vegan and Earth Mother, available all the time as full-sized pizzas or in rotation for by-the-slice.

Head toWendysfor a plain baked potato, the garden side salad with red Italian dressing, or French fries. You can also ask for a veggie sandwich, which has everything that would normally be included on the burger except the meattheres even a button for it on the cash register.

White Castlenow offers vegan sliders (it uses Dr. Praegers brand), which you can get plain or with a sweet Thai sauce.

World Wrapps, with locations in California and Washington, offers its vegan customers the Teriyaki Tofu and the Bombay Curry Wrapp, and the Classic Burrito Wrapp can be made vegan by omitting the cheese and sour cream.

Gardein is offered at all Yard House locations. Although not all dishes featuring Gardein products are vegan, they can easily be modified. Two dishes that are vegan by default are the Gardein Chicken Rice Bowl and the Gardein Orange Peel Chicken. You can also order the Summer Salad or Citrus Soy Salad.

The Berkeley Vegan Pizza and the California Salad are completely vegan at zpizza. And by simply swapping dairy cheese for vegan cheese, you can have more than a dozen of the pizzas, three of the salads, the veggie calzone, and the veggie sandwich. Check the online menu to see all the vegan options.

If this article is making you question your current lifestyle, then we have just the thing for you: our freevegan starter kit, with tips and information about going vegan. For animals,the environment, andyour health, order one today.

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No doubt, you have heard about vegetarians all your life. And maybe more recently, you've heard more and more about vegans. For some, the term appeared without much explanation. Has the term vegetarian been shortened to vegan? Is vegan a new synonym for vegetarian, or is it something entirely different?

A vegetarian excludes meat, poultry, and seafood from their diet. Some vegetarians also exclude dairy, some don't, and some may consume eggs. Likewise, vegans avoid meat, poultry, and seafood, but they also take it a step further by eliminating all animal products from their diet. This includes any type of animal milk and eggs. Vegans avoid foods produced using animals or animal products in any way, including honey. Many vegans also avoid household products, clothing, or other items made from animal products or tested on animals.

Both vegetarians and vegans have to be sure the complete spectrum of their nutritional needs are met. This means eating a balanced selection of foods to get their daily nutritional requirements of zinc, iron, calcium, and protein. Having a very diverse diet and taking advantage of all the food choices available is a great step in the right direction to getting all the nutrients your body needs. Popular foods among both vegetarians and vegans include kale, grains, nuts, legumes, and beans. Because processed foods are avoided, having vegan diet habits is a great way to get into the kitchen and prepare your own healthy and delicious dishes! Continue to watch the blog because I'll be sharing some of my favorite recipes and recipe resources in coming posts.

Vegans who take nutritional supplements have to be especially aware that just because nutritional supplements are marketed as "natural and healthy" doesn't automatically mean they're truly vegan safe (or even beneficial at all). When investing in vitamins or body cleansing products, make sure you only do business with a reputable company that stands by their products and divulges where and how things were produced. Avoid the slick ads that promise everything and explain nothing. Quality is not an appropriate category to cut corners. Global Healing Center produces and distributes a number of ultra high quality products that are vegan friendly, including VeganZyme and Oxy-powder.

Vitamin B12 is only found in substantial amounts through animal foods. For this reason, several studies have found that vegans and vegetarians have a higher tendency and risk to be B12 deficient. [1] Vitamin B12 is essential for energy metabolism in cells, proper brain function, red blood cell formation, among many other body processes. B12 deficiency can cause anemia, depression, fatigue, and much more. [2] To support the body and overall health, supplement your diet with a quality B12 product. It important not only for vegans and vegetarians but omnivores, too. I recommend VeganSafe B-12, an all-natural, vegan-friendly supplement made with the two most bioactive forms of vitamin B12.

As long as your nutritional requirements are met, adopting a plant-based diet offers you a huge range of health benefits. Your risk of developing many awful health conditions is greatly reduced. Listen, red meat, sugar, processed junk food, all that stuff it's terrible for your health and we all know it. However, the good news is that when you avoid those foods and replace them with whole, natural, organic foods- your heart and cardiovascular system benefit, your brain benefits, all the processes in your body benefit, and YOU benefit by enjoying chronic health robustness instead of chronic health ailments.

Want proof? Short of trying it for yourself, there's a film called Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead that was released a year or two ago, I encourage you to watch it. Some people liked the film, some didn't, but the information and story it shares is interesting. The film followed a 60-day plan of an overweight gentleman who switched from unhealthy food to to an organic fruit and vegetable juice diet. He started overweight and on several medications, he finished 100 pounds lighter and was off all med. It was a radical change in diet that produced radical physical benefits, it could almost be described as an earned miracle. What's stopping you from having one yourself?

If you know someone who is a vegan or vegetarian, you may have noticed that they often seem to have a healthy amount of energy, they rarely get sick, and their overall view of the world is very positive. These are attractive characteristics and naturally pique the interest and curiosity of those who are not yet enjoying the benefits of vegetarian choices. If it's grabbed your attention and you'd like to join in, maybe it's time to start adopting vegan habits in your diet and enjoy better health yourself!

Have you already switched to vegan eating habits and got a tip to share? Please leave a comment!

Guide to Going Vegan

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Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities

Dining out vegan can be tricky, but at Panera, we think it should be easy for you to eat the way you want. (Valid 1/7/194/2/19.)

Here weve gathered a collection of our already-vegan options, plus some choices that can be made vegan with just a swap or two. Our definition of a vegan item is a food with no animal sources: no meat, fish, shellfish, milk, egg or honey products, and no enzymes and rennet from animal sources allowed.

Of course, all of our menu items (vegan and non-vegan) are prepared in the same kitchen, so while were happy to make your order just the way you want, we cant guarantee that there will be no cross-contact between ingredients.

One more thing to note: new items are added to our menu all the time, and some items are available only on a regional, test or seasonal basis. The list below will be updated periodically, but for the most up-to-date information, be sure to call or visit your local bakery-cafe and ask to speak to a manager, or check the nutrition information available at PaneraBread.com and on our mobile app.

Enjoy these items as-is:Bakery- Plain, Blueberry, Cranberry Walnut and Sesame Bagels- Black Pepper Focaccia, Sea Salt Focaccia, Country Rustic, Rye and Sourdough Breads- French Baguette

Breakfast- Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans- Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apple Chips & Pecans- Seasonal Fruit Cup- Peach & Blueberry Smoothie with Almond Milk

Salads- Seasonal Greens: Try it with avocado and quinoa!

Soups- Ten Vegetable Soup

Broth Bowls- Vegan Lentil Quinoa Bowl- Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Edamame Blend

Sides- Apple- Banana- French Baguette- Kettle Chips- Pickle Spear

Try these with just a few customizations:Salads- Fuji Apple with Chicken: Order without chicken and Gorgonzola.- Greek: Order without feta.- Modern Greek: Order without feta.- Asian Sesame with Chicken: Order without chicken and wontons.- Spicy Thai with Chicken: Order without chicken and wontons.

Sandwiches- Mediterranean Veggie: Order without feta and switch to one of the bread choices listed above.

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Eating Vegan

Posted March 2, 2017 in Diet Management, Tags: Kidney Diet, low protein, phosphate additives, Phosphorus, renal vegetarian diet, vegan, vegetarian, vegetarian kidney diet by Chhaya Patel, MA, RDN, CSR.

Can a kidney diet also be a vegetarian diet? Its estimated that about 5% of people on dialysis are vegetarians. Some of the reasons for following a vegetarian diet include religious, cultural, social and personal beliefs.Others adapt a meat-free diet because of taste changes due to uremia as a result of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vegetarians generally avoid all animal products including eggs, beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood.

Limiting high protein foods may help slow the progression of CKD. Diets rich in red and processed meat are linked to higher rates of heart disease, cancer and death. Vegan and vegetarian diets are becoming more popular. This makes it easier for people to accept and follow protein-restricted vegetarian diets.

Wondering about how safe it is to follow a vegetarian diet? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics consider vegetarian diets to be safe, provided that low levels of vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D are corrected by supplements.

Some kidney patients may require protein and calorie supplements depending on lab results for albumin and presence of inflammation. Diet recommendations differ for patients with CKD stage 2 to 4 compared to stage 5. The protein recommendation is 0.6 to 0.8 g/kg/day for patients with CKD stage 3 and 4. Vegetarian diets usually contain between 0.6 and 0.8 g/kg/day of vegetable proteins and may be less damaging to kidneys. CKD stage 5 patients on dialysis need a higher amount of protein: 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg/day due to protein loss during dialysis. Patients on dialysis may require nutrition drinks or bars to help meet their nutrition needs.

Balancing phosphorus can be a challenge when choosing a vegetarian eating plan. Extra phosphate binders, if prescribed, may be required in order to include whole grains, beans and nuts. Also, for those on dialysis it is important that adequate dialysis is prescribed in order to control waste build-up in the blood.

Very little is known about the toxic effect of phosphorus food additives, preserving agents or taste enhancers in ready to eat and processed foods. Phosphorus is usually not included on the nutrition label but is included in the ingredient list. It is recommended to avoid foods with ingredients that include phos in the name. This isbecause 90 to 100% of phosphorus from the inorganic phosphorus (additives) is absorbed quickly and easily and therefore should be avoided. According to some studies by Kalantar et al., only about 50% of organic sources of phosphorus (beans and nuts as their protein source) are absorbed by thegastrointestinaltract. Because humans do not completely digest these foods, the amount of phosphorus absorbed from grains, beans and peas, and nuts is relatively low. Looking only at the milligrams of phosphorus in foods is no longer the best way to create a kidney-friendly diet.

Recent studies highlighted the concerns about phosphate additives and warned about sodium and potassium content. It is especially important for vegetarians as most textured protein foods are preserved and have high sodium content. It is important to read nutrition labels for sodium content. Sodium and potassium should be limited to 2000 mg/day for most patients on hemodialysis.

If you are interested in starting a vegan or vegetarian diet, or if you are already following one, your dietitian can help. They can help determine your nutrient needs, and if your current intake is adequate. They can help adapt your eating plan for different stages of CKD to be sure you build a balanced vegetarian diet.

Try one of these kidney-friendly vegetarian dishes from DaVita.

Crunchy Tofu Stir Fry

Roasted Red pepper, Basil and Vegan Provolone Cheese Sandwich

Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Supper

For more information and a sample menu read The Vegetarian Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease and Building a balanced vegetarian diet, a Nephrology News and Issuesinterview with Chhaya Patel.

Reference: KalantarZadeh et al; Understanding Sources of Dietary Phosphorus in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 5: 519-530, 2010.

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