Lola Méndez is a travel writer who writes about being plant-based in every part of the world. Passionate about sustainable travel she seeks out ethical experiences that benefit local communities.
Lola Mendez
The Best Places to Eat Vegan International Food in Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon is celebrated as one of the most vegan-friendly places in the entire country. With more than 50 all-vegan eateries and even more plant-leaning restaurants in the city, there's a place to match every craving.
We’ve featured some of the best restaurants to eat vegan and plant-based in Portland previously, but here are five more incredible spots where you can find the best vegan glob
Your Guide to the Best Vegan Pizza in New York City
New York City is one of the most iconic places in the United States to enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza. Vegans will rejoice to know it’s easy to find a vegan slice anywhere in the city. Even traditional pizzerias around the city are offering a plant-based version. No matter
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7 Amazing Health Benefits of Hearts of Palm and Why to Eat More of Them
Heart of palm has been a staple in my diet all my life, since like many Latinx people my family ate it often. But I had never even considered where it came from, so I researched this specific type of food and discovered that it’s one of the healthiest plants you can eat.
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5 Vegan Cooking Tricks from a Celebrity Chef Who Cooks for Kamala Harris
Chef Rene Johnson is no stranger to making show-stopping vegan meals for political powerhouses. She’s been cooking for some of the world’s dignitaries for over two decades, including Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Governor of California Gavin Newsom, and others. She’s know
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Experts Say to Boost Libido, Go Plant-Based. Here’s Why
Pamela Anderson boldly claimed on Instagram that vegans make better lovers. While personal experience may confirm plant-based eaters' biases, we took a dive deep into medical research studies, surveys with real people, and conversations with experts to explore what may be the reasoning that people who follow a plant-based diet experience a boost in their libido.
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The Best Vegan and Vegan-Friendly Resorts and Hotels
Traveling while vegan or plant-based can be a total drag if you’re staying at resorts that can’t accommodate your dietary restrictions. Fresh fruit for breakfast is nice, but plant-based muesli, pancakes, waffles, and omelets are even better. Fortunatel...
These Urban Farms Are Delivering Fresh Produce to Cities in the US
Urban farms are popping up in metropolises around the US to bring fresh produce to city dwellers. From small plots of farmland, vertical gardens climbing up the facade of buildings, to rooftops flush with plants, farmers are getting creative as they make use of minimal space in the city. Tra...
The Best Travel Destinations Around the World To Go Foraging
One of the best ways to discover a new destination is through its cuisine. On your next trip, opt for a hands-on experience by foraging for native vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Seeing how different plants grow in the wild helps us cultivate a deeper appreciation of the origins of our food. It’s fas
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How Sunyatta Amen is Healing Her Community With Plant-Based Fare
Dr. Sunyatta Amen is a life-long plant-based eater: She's an Afro-Caribbean-Latinx and a fifth-generation master herbalist, naturopathic doctor, vegan chef, witch, and the entrepreneur behind Calabash Tea & Tonic in Washington, D.C. She comes from a multi-generational Black family, and in the 1970s, her Syrian-Jamaican and Cuban parents had a health food shop and juice bar, Pyramid Tea & H
To Live Your Healthiest, Align Your Beliefs and Practices, Says Queen Afua
Queen Afua is the highly celebrated vegan author of Sacred Woman. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the Amazon best-selling book's release, an anniversary that will be celebrated with two new chapters added to the newest edition. Queen Af...