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Traditional Restaurants Explore Nontraditional Food Options as Demand for Vegetarian Dishes Increases

WJSU | By Cynthia Maxie Milton

Published September 8, 2022 at 7:11 AM EDT

The covid 19 pandemic became a catalyst for many to look for ways to improve their health. For a growing number of Americans that search has resulted in them adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Now restaurants from corporations like KFC to Mom and Pop operations are offering options to meet the increased demand for diners looking for options.

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