Veganism Saved Her Life, Now She Makes a Living Out of It

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Veganism Saved Her Life, Now She Makes a Living Out of It

After battling tumors by turning to a plant-based diet, Mika Altidor opened Vegan Monarch Bakery and Café—the only Black-owned vegan bakery in Central Florida.

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