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Mohini Patel

Mohini Patel

Mohini, a born and raised vegetarian from Chicago, initially went vegan when faced with a health issue, but stayed vegan for the animals. Whole food plant-based eating (inspired by traditional Indian culture) is her optimal diet. An advocate for mental health and lifestyle changes, she has a degree in Health Sciences from DePaul University.

Fashion & Beauty

Here Are 2 Black Vegan Children’s Books to Read to Your Kids

Mohini Patel
Jun 9, 2020

Fashion & Beauty

11 Black-Owned Vegan Businesses to Support That Ship Nationwide

Mohini Patel
Jun 1, 2020

Fashion & Beauty

Food & Drink

Kale My Name

Where to Pick Up a Vegan Thanksgiving Feast in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Nov 9, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Chocolate

Mohini Patel
Oct 28, 2021

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

The Best Spots for Vegan Outdoor Dining in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Aug 6, 2021

9 Store-Bought Vegan Dips You Need to Try

Mohini Patel
Jun 13, 2021

10 Spots for Vegan Tacos in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Jun 2, 2021

Trader Joe's

Start Your Day off Right with These 10 Vegan Breakfast Cereals

Mohini Patel
Mar 7, 2021

ALTHEA

8 Vegan Valentine’s Day Specials in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Feb 3, 2021

Chicago Vegan Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery

Mohini Patel
Nov 15, 2020

Best New Vegan Products November 2020

Mohini Patel
Nov 12, 2020

12 Gluten-Free Vegan Pasta Brands That Taste Amazing

Mohini Patel
Nov 12, 2020

Best New Vegan Products October 2020

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Oct 12, 2020

The Best Vegan Pumpkin Products at Trader Joe’s

Mohini Patel
Sep 29, 2020

Best New Vegan Products September 2020

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Sep 9, 2020

12 Vegan Toast Toppings to Level Up Your Breakfast Game

Mohini Patel
Aug 24, 2020

Best New Vegan Products August 2020

Mohini Patel
Aug 10, 2020

8 Gluten-Free Plant-Based Puffed Snacks You Need to Try

Mohini Patel
Jul 26, 2020

Best New Vegan Products July 2020

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Jul 10, 2020

10 Gluten-Free Vegan Baking Mixes You Need to Try

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Jul 8, 2020

10 Vegan-Friendly Drinks to Enjoy on National Hydration Day

Mohini Patel
Jun 22, 2020

10 Gluten-Free Vegan Cookies That Ship Nationwide

Mohini Patel
Jun 12, 2020

8 Vegan Specialty Food Finds at Target

Mohini Patel
May 14, 2020

5 Low-Sugar Chocolaty Vegan Treats You Need To Try

Mohini Patel
May 2, 2020

Best Vegan Pizza Delivery in NYC

Mohini Patel
Mar 24, 2020

9 Vegan Cookbooks to Buy in 2020

Mohini Patel
Mar 21, 2020

Your Guide to NYC Vegan Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery.

Mohini Patel
Mar 20, 2020

6 High-Protein Vegan Snacks to Enjoy On-The-Go

Mohini Patel
Mar 12, 2020

Catch All-Vegan Farmacy Kitchen and Ramen Hood at Chefs Club Counter

Mohini Patel
Feb 4, 2020

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Vegan Style in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Feb 4, 2020

5 Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in NYC

Mohini Patel
Feb 3, 2020

4 Spots for Vegan Super Bowl Catering in Chicago

Mohini Patel
Jan 29, 2020

5 Spots for Vegan Super Bowl Catering in NYC

Mohini Patel
Jan 29, 2020

Interviews

12 Inspirational Black Vegan Instagrammers You Need to Follow Now

Mohini Patel
Jul 21, 2020

News

Epic Burger

Chicago’s Epic Burger Adds Plant-Based Chicken Tenders to Menu

Mohini Patel
Jul 9, 2021

Dr. Bronner's Vegan Chocolate

Dr. Bronner’s Launches Vegan Chocolate Bars

Mohini Patel
May 26, 2021

Kitchen 17

Kitchen 17 to Open Vegan Pizza Factory in Former Indiana Newspaper Building

Mohini Patel
May 23, 2021

Buona

Chicago’s Buona Launches Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich

Mohini Patel
Apr 23, 2021

Cinnaholic

Cinnaholic to Open New Location in Uptown Houston

Mohini Patel
Apr 19, 2021

Kitchen 17 Deep-Dish Pizza

Chicago’s Kitchen 17 Now Ships Vegan Deep-Dish Pizza to All 50 States

Mohini Patel
Mar 2, 2021

NadaMoo!

NadaMoo! Debuts No Sugar Added Vegan Ice Cream Line

Mohini Patel
Feb 26, 2021

Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Americone

Ben & Jerry’s and Stephen Colbert Launch Non-Dairy Americone Dream Flavor

Mohini Patel
Feb 15, 2021

Karamel Sutra Core

Ben & Jerry’s Just Launched Non-Dairy Karamel Sutra Core

Mohini Patel
Feb 12, 2021

Vaca's Creamery Chicago

Chicago’s First Vegan Ice Cream Shop to Open This Spring

Mohini Patel
Feb 6, 2021

Cinnaholic

Cinnaholic to Open New Location in Chicago’s Wicker Park Neighborhood

Mohini Patel
Feb 4, 2021

Ben & Jerry’s is Launching a New Vegan Flavor with Colin Kaepernick

Mohini Patel
Dec 10, 2020

Vegan Rob’s Debuts New Oat Butter Popcorn

Mohini Patel
Oct 26, 2020

Milkadamia Introduces Two New Vegan Creamer Flavors

Mohini Patel
Oct 15, 2020

Vegan Women Summit Launches Female Founder Summit and Pitch Competition Dedicated to Plant-Based Innovation

Mohini Patel
Oct 4, 2020

Elmhurst Launches Vegan Soft Serve Ice Cream Mix

Mohini Patel
Sep 18, 2020

Field Roast Launches Five New Dairy-Free Cheeses

Mohini Patel
Sep 17, 2020

Smoothie King Adds Oat Milk Pumpkin Smoothie to Menu

Mohini Patel
Sep 9, 2020

Maxine’s Heavenly Expands to Southwest Whole Foods

Mohini Patel
Sep 9, 2020

Owner of Upton’s Breakroom Debuts Vegan Donut Pop-up

Mohini Patel
Sep 9, 2020

Joolies Debuts New Organic Date Syrup Flavors

Mohini Patel
Sep 8, 2020

Ben & Jerry’s Launches Vegan Cinnamon Bun Dough Chunks

Mohini Patel
Aug 30, 2020

LesserEvil to Launch Vegan Veggie Sticks This Fall

Mohini Patel
Aug 26, 2020

Sol Sips Sells Vegan Nachos to Raise Money for At-Risk Youth

Mohini Patel
Aug 26, 2020

This Maya’s Cookies x NadaMoo Collab Is What We Need

Mohini Patel
Aug 25, 2020

The International Vegan Film Festival Goes Virtual for 2020

Mohini Patel
Aug 21, 2020

So Delicious Debuts New Low-Calorie Vegan Ice Cream Line

Mohini Patel
Aug 20, 2020

Coffee Mate Launches Vegan Caramel Toffee Holiday Creamer

Mohini Patel
Aug 17, 2020

Vegan Cheese Sauce Launches at Whole Foods in the Midwest

Mohini Patel
Aug 17, 2020

New Raw Vegan Restaurant Opens in Chicago’s West Loop

Mohini Patel
Aug 6, 2020

Koia Introduces New Line of Oat Milk Adaptogen Drinks

Mohini Patel
Aug 6, 2020

Matthew Kenney Opens Vegan Pasta Bar in NYC’s East Village

Mohini Patel
Aug 4, 2020

TikTok Star Addison Rae Debuts Vegan-Friendly Beauty Line

Mohini Patel
Aug 3, 2020

This Chicago Vegan Pizzeria Now Ships Deep-Dish Pizza Nationwide

Mohini Patel
Jul 31, 2020

GoMacro Brings 100% Renewable Power to Residents in Wisconsin

Mohini Patel
Jul 31, 2020

Rihanna Launches Vegan-Friendly Skincare Line

Mohini Patel
Jul 29, 2020

Beyond Meat Partners With Social Change Fund to Fight Racial Inequality

Mohini Patel
Jul 22, 2020

Matthew Kenney to Launch Vegan Sushi Pop-Up in San Francisco This August

Mohini Patel
Jul 21, 2020

KFC Expands Vegan Fried Chicken Test Market to Southern California

Mohini Patel
Jul 16, 2020

Cameron Diaz Launches Vegan Wine Brand

Mohini Patel
Jul 15, 2020

Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen Launches Vegan Farmers Market

Mohini Patel
Jul 15, 2020

Einstein Bros. Tests Vegan Breakfast Sausage at Three Denver Locations

Mohini Patel
Jul 14, 2020

New Vegan Movie Streaming Platform Launches in the US

Mohini Patel
Jul 14, 2020

New Vegan Boxed Mac and Cheese Launches at Whole Foods Nationwide

Mohini Patel
Jul 11, 2020

Lizzo Goes Vegan

Mohini Patel
Jul 6, 2020

Del Taco Introduces New Beyond Meat Epic Burritos

Mohini Patel
Jul 6, 2020

30 of Yelp’s Top Diners Nationwide Now Serve the All-New Impossible Sausage

Mohini Patel
Jul 6, 2020

New Black-Owned Vegan Oat Butter Company Sells 250 Jars in 12 Hours

Mohini Patel
Jul 3, 2020

Black-Owned Compassion Meals to Open Brick-and-Mortar in Sacramento

Mohini Patel
Jun 30, 2020

Trader Joe’s Launches New Ready-to-Drink Vegan Cold Brew Latte

Mohini Patel
Jun 28, 2020

New Chicago Vegan Ice Cream Pop-Up Launches to Raise Money for Social Justice

Mohini Patel
Jun 28, 2020

Matthew Kenney to Open Plant-Based Italian Restaurant in San Francisco

Mohini Patel
Jun 27, 2020

Slutty Vegan Owner to Send Rayshard Brooks’s Kids to College

Mohini Patel
Jun 25, 2020

Melt Organic Debuts New Vegan Cheese Spread

Mohini Patel
Jun 24, 2020

Chicago Plant-Based Food Drive Provides Food to Black Families on Father’s Day

Mohini Patel
Jun 22, 2020

Amy’s Kitchen Donates $500,000 to Support the Black Community

Mohini Patel
Jun 18, 2020

Chicago’s Alarmist Brewing Launches New Vegan-Friendly Beer That Gives Back

Mohini Patel
Jun 18, 2020

Trader Joe’s Launches New Vegan Cheese

Mohini Patel
Jun 16, 2020

Vegan Women Summit to Host Virtual Event on the Intersection of Race and Veganism

Mohini Patel
Jun 13, 2020

Black-Owned Trio Plant-Based in Minneapolis Needs Your Help

Mohini Patel
Jun 12, 2020

Atlanta Vegan Restaurants Give 1,000+ Vegan Meals to Youth and Seniors

Mohini Patel
Jun 7, 2020

New Healthy Vegan Restaurant to Open in Compton

Mohini Patel
Jun 6, 2020

Sol Sips Launches Black Supper to Feed the Black Community in NYC

Mohini Patel
Jun 3, 2020

Vegan Cheeze Brand Cheeze & Thank You, Debuts at Chicago Whole Foods

Mohini Patel
Jun 1, 2020

Charly’s Vegan Tacos in Tulum Permanently Closes

Mohini Patel
May 31, 2020

Chicago’s Art of Dosa Donates Vegan Meals to Healthcare Workers

Mohini Patel
May 31, 2020

Scout Plant-Based Expo is Coming to Los Angeles in 2021

Mohini Patel
May 28, 2020

The Chicago House Of ‘Za Permanently Closes in June

Mohini Patel
May 27, 2020

Plant-Based Fast-Casual Restaurant Fruitive Announces National Franchise Opportunities

Mohini Patel
May 26, 2020

Coca-Cola Owned Brand “Simply” Debuts New Line of Almond Milk

Mohini Patel
May 26, 2020

New Jersey VegFest Launches New Online Vegan Market

Mohini Patel
May 26, 2020

Trader Joe’s Debuts Vegan Turkey Burgers

Mohini Patel
May 22, 2020

Oh My Green Launches New Snack From Home Program

Mohini Patel
May 20, 2020

JUST Partners With Largest U.S. Egg Distributor to Bring Vegan Egg to the Masses

Mohini Patel
May 20, 2020

Chloe’s Debuts New Oatmilk Pops

Mohini Patel
May 19, 2020

Barnard Medical Center is Now Offering Telehealth Appointments

Mohini Patel
May 18, 2020

Jay-Z Backed Vegan Cookie Brand Launches at Target

Mohini Patel
May 13, 2020

Free Vegan Lifestyle Support for Those Who Want to Enjoy More Meatless Meals

Mohini Patel
May 13, 2020

Modern Love Brooklyn Partners With Chilis On Wheels to Feed Those in Need

Mohini Patel
May 9, 2020

Chicago Plant-Based Food Drive Collects Donations for Moms This Mother’s Day

Mohini Patel
May 9, 2020

The Goods Mart Launches “The Goods Surprise Snack Box” Program

Mohini Patel
May 9, 2020

Califia Farms Debuts Plant-Based Butter

Mohini Patel
May 9, 2020

Dr. Bronner’s Launches Regenerative Organic Certified Coconut Oil

Mohini Patel
May 8, 2020

Vegan-Friendly Mr Lee’s Noodles in a Cup Launches in U.S. Whole Foods Nationwide

Mohini Patel
May 4, 2020

Chipotle Launches “4HEROES” Buy One, Give One Program

Mohini Patel
Apr 21, 2020

Abe’s Muffins Donates Vegan Snacks to Healthcare Workers in NYC

Mohini Patel
Apr 21, 2020

Vegan Film Festival Announces Free Online Streaming for Earth Day

Mohini Patel
Apr 21, 2020

Banza Is Donating 100% of Online Profits to Feeding America

Mohini Patel
Apr 18, 2020

LesserEvil Debuts New Fruit-Flavored Popcorn for Summer

Mohini Patel
Apr 17, 2020

This Chicago Vegan Restaurant Will Ship Deep Dish Pizza to Your Door

Mohini Patel
Apr 13, 2020

Koia Donates 14,000 Vegan Protein Shakes to Healthcare Workers

Mohini Patel
Apr 11, 2020

NYC’s Marty’s V Burger to Partner with Support + Feed

Mohini Patel
Apr 11, 2020

10 Vegan Companies Giving Back During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mohini Patel
Apr 2, 2020

Founders Give Partners with Vegan Brands to Donate Food to NYC Hospitals

Mohini Patel
Mar 30, 2020

Upton’s Naturals Debuts New Products

Mohini Patel
Mar 11, 2020

Plant-Based Restaurant Hungry Angelina to Open in Brooklyn

Mohini Patel
Mar 7, 2020

Tofurky Launches New Vegan Cheese Brand Moocho

Mohini Patel
Mar 6, 2020

Vegan-Friendly Thyme & Tonic Opens on the Upper West Side

Mohini Patel
Mar 5, 2020

Peapod Shuts Down Grocery Delivery in the Midwest

Mohini Patel
Mar 4, 2020

Doughology Adds Vegan Donuts to Their Menu

Mohini Patel
Feb 29, 2020

NYC’s Sarge’s Deli Now Serves Vegan Corned Beef Sandwiches

Mohini Patel
Feb 13, 2020

The Cinnamon Snail to Close After 10 Years

Mohini Patel
Feb 12, 2020

Ripple Launches New Plant-Based Ice Cream Line

Mohini Patel
Feb 12, 2020

Pop Up Grocer, the Traveling Grocery Store, Is Coming to Los Angeles

Mohini Patel
Feb 5, 2020

New Vegan Restaurant Plant Junkie Opens Inside Urbanspace NYC

Mohini Patel
Jan 28, 2020

Shopping

10 Vegan Books by Black Authors to Read

Mohini Patel
Jun 13, 2020

6 Gift Ideas That Support Small Vegan Businesses

Mohini Patel
Apr 19, 2020

16 Gift Ideas to Support Small Chicago Vegan Businesses

Mohini Patel
Apr 4, 2020

Things To Do

Vegan Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: February 14-16

Mohini Patel
Feb 12, 2020

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