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Over the weekend I took a road trip to San Francisco with my pal Jason to attend the Fancy Food Show. At the trade show, I tried some wonderful plant-based food products, some that haven't hit the shelves yet!

Speaking of new food, on the way up North Jason and I stopped at Carl's Jr. because they're serving the Beyond Meat burger. This feels a little odd to share because I'm not sure I've ever been inside a Carl's Jr. prior to this month! Even though I'm not a big fan of fast food, I'm grateful that there's a vegan option at a chain like this. Especially when you're trying to get somewhere fast and driving long distances in between big cities (like we were). All things considered, I think Carl's Jr. did a nice job with the burger and it's relatively inexpensive (between $6-8 depending on the location and options). If you want to try it vegan style, just order it without cheese and mayo (the bun and sauce are free of animal products!)
 
It's no surprise that 2019 is being called the year of the vegan. What a time to be alive! Let's kick off the New Year by celebrating Veganuary! Below you'll find tips on going vegan, how to make your own vegan kombucha, and an unboxing video filled with great vegan products!

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Connect on a Deeper Level

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Celebrate Veganuary
 

Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try going vegan in January (and throughout the rest of the year). For most, a love of animals is the catalyst for this lifestyle switch. Some people also want to feel better about their choices and the impact they make on the world. Others would like to set themselves a challenge, and many combine Veganuary with their ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ and see trying vegan as the healthiest start to the year. Whatever your reason, I'm here to support you.

If you're not vegan already, try it for a month and discover a whole new world of taste and flavor. Even Beyonce and Jay-Z are urging their fans to go vegan in 2019!

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Get Ready for Booch Time!

Join my good friend and keynote speaker, Hannah Crum (aka The Kombucha Mamma), for a 4-day immersion into one of my favorite beverages at the 2019 Virtual Kombucha Conference. Other speakers include Sandor Katz (Wild Fermentation, Art of Fermentation); Shabnam Weber (President & Tea Sommelier; Tea & Herbal Assn of Canada); Elina Fedotova (CEO, Elina Organics) and many others! The conference starts on January 24th; get your tickets here*! They're also running a promotion this weekend only and tickets are only $69!
* notes that I'm using an affiliate link, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase a ticket.

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Discover New Vegan Products

I'm part of the New Hope Network and every few months they send me a box filled with tons of great products! It feels like Christmas every time I get one and I love sharing all of the new vegan food, drinks, supplements and beyond with you. There were some unique vegan goodies in this one, and in a video I also share what was in my latest Goddess Provisions box. Check out my latest YouTube video to see it all!

Tell Me About Your Week

How are you celebrating Veganuary? Reply to this email and let me know!

You can also ask questions and connect with me at @ecovegangal on social media. I love hearing from you!

Until next week,
Whitney