Well it’s a New year and for January we are introducing a new breed of Vegan. I would like to introduce you all to Mr. January. Like so many of us vegans he was not raised as a vegan but now that he is you can see his big heart and his commitment to helping others (humans and animals alike) To quote Mr. January “I had no clue what was going on. I was living a rockstar lifestyle, sex, money, drugs, partying and it all came to a crash and I was morally, physically, emotionally, financially bankrupt. Fat, depressed, and homeless. Slowly I started stopping the poison. Cigs, sodas, fast food, snicker, funoions, reeses, starbursts, etc and the road led me to veganism” I know personally there are some people out there that could learn so much from his story… so please make sure to read more about Mr. January – Vinny
Name: Vinny Vegan aka Gangster Vegan.
Where do you live and where are you from? Los Angeles CA, to Norristown PA (Greater Philadelphia area
Age? 34
What do you do for a living/profession? Currently opening an organic juice bar in Philadelphia PA
What do you like to do for fun? Love to eat, cook, and inspire others to live a better quality of life. Hike, yoga, meditate
Why did you become vegan? God woke me up one day as I hit rock bottom.
How was your transition? I had no clue what was going on. I was living a rockstar lifestyle, sex, money, drugs, partying and it all came to a crash and I was morally, physically, emotionally, financially bankrupt. Fat, depressed, and homeless. Slowly I started stopping the poison. Cigs, sodas, fast food, snicker, funoions, reeses, starbursts, etc and the road led me to veganism
What is the best vegan dish that you make in your kitchen?
My kale (slap your self silly) salad
De-stemmed Kale
Diced carrots
Diced red onions
Diced celery
Chopped walnuts
Sunflower seeds
Vinny Vinaigrette –Vegenaise. Apple cider vinegar, Olive Oil, amino acid, Himalayan pink salt
What is the best Vegan Restaurant you have ever had the pleasure of eating at?
AuLac in Anaheim CA
What advice do you have for those that are thinking of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle?
Start to slowly remove the bad food one by one, and start to replace it with goodness.
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Hello, where will your store be in Philly? I’d love to visit & try your food.
-Mark
Awesome story. I wish him the best. I live on the east coast so maybe I’ll take a mini road trip to his juice bar!
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