VEGWORLD 70 - The Summer Issue

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BEHIND THE MAYOR by Lianna Levine Reisner

In his first few months as mayor of New York City, Eric Adams has unabashedly shown off his healthy lifestyle and his love of plant-powered meals. This is no surprise to the city’s plantbased health advocates, who have counted him as a friend and ally since his dramatic health recovery from advanced diabetes while previously serving as Brooklyn Borough President.

Adams has brought political attention to plant-based eating and inspired others to reconsider what’s on their plate. But what may be lesser known to the vegan world is the growing, multicultural plantbased health movement in the New York area, backing up his message and widening the base of people embracing whole plant foods. That movement PPMNY In-Person Tabling Event

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