Taking on the Veganuary challenge? Here are five Filipino-owned businesses based in Metro Manila where you can source your plant-based eats and meat-free cravings
Veganism is not for everyone, but it’s certainly worth trying for the sake of public health, the environment, and animals. That’s what Veganuary, a non-profit organization, encourages through its annual event, which promotes veganism to non-vegans. Here, non-vegans can take up the challenge of adopting a vegan diet for the whole month of January. Suddenly making the transition to a vegan diet is no easy feat, however, so plant-based meat alternatives are a huge help. Whether you’re struggling with completing Veganuary or thinking of adopting a vegan lifestyle as well, this list is for you. Ahead, we’ve listed five Filipino-owned businesses where you can order your next favorite plant-based eats.
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The Good Choices
The Good Choices is called “the most recommended plant-based brand for people new to eating meat-free” for good reason. From Filipino household staples like tocino and logganisa to burger patties and bacon, this brand delivers nationwide to both vegans and non-vegans due to its meaty taste yet plant-based benefits.
Eat’s Life Manila
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Eat’s Life Manila is a nutritionist-approved meal delivery service. Among its many meal plan options is the Vegan Life Meal Plan, which comes with zero animal products like eggs and dairy. It’s a three-meal per day meal plan that’s dietitian-balanced, chef-prepared, and sustainably sourced as well.
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The Vegetarian Kitchen
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Likewise, The Vegetarian Kitchen delivers plant-based comfort food you wouldn’t immediately recognize as meat-free. Located at 62 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City, the restaurant also hosts cooking classes to make plant-based and vegan cooking accessible to everyone.
Green Bar
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Another plant-based favorite for both vegans and non-vegans is Green Bar in Makati. The restaurant makes meat-free meals appetizing to even meat-eaters, while also providing sweet treats that would satisfy anyone’s cravings, like donuts and matcha croissants.
Plant-based Kusina
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Making vegan meals more accessible to everyone is Plant-based Kusina, a meal delivery service that specializes in plant-based meals at a budget-friendly price. Here, you can order healthy and delicious meals delivered straight to your doorstep at just Php950 for five days and 15 meals.
