NYC’s New Mayor Eric Adams Is Vegan and Wants People to Eat Plant-Based

New York City's new mayor Eric Adams is a vegan who is promoting plant-based eating for healthier living. After experiencing diabetic symptoms, Adams made the switch to a vegan diet and has since advocated for plant-based initiatives in NYC, such as banning processed meats from school lunches and implementing Meatless Mondays in public schools. He believes that health, animal welfare, and environmental factors are interconnected and views a plant-based diet as a way to benefit all three aspects.

Adams has implemented programs to promote plant-based living in Brooklyn and supported initiatives such as the Food as Medicine Initiative at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He plans to continue leading efforts to make plant-based foods more accessible in schools and promote health and wellness through governmental resources. Additionally, Adams is the author of the book "Healthy at Last," which shares his story of how plant-based eating transformed his life and includes vegan recipes for readers to try at home.