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Ready to kick off another great week of events? Philly has plenty to do for people of all ages, from kid and teen nature adventures to adult-friendly outdoor yoga and beer tasting!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been to your fair share of food trucks by now. It’s hard not to hunt 'em down when they’re EVERYWHERE and most importantly, delicious. However, I’ve found that the food truck cuisine isn’t always the best for your waistline. Last year, we tracked down the top 7 green food trucks in Philadelphia. We’re back on the hunt and found the healthiest food trucks in Philadelphia! These food trucks are guaranteed to satisfy anyone looking for a delicious, healthy meal on the go. Take a look. 5 Healthy Philly Food Trucks:

It’s that time of year again! Summer is here, or rather, a few short days away, marking the return of many of the city’s farmer’s markets and their bounties of fresh and local summer fruits and vegetables. Don’t want to miss your favorites? Here’s a quick guide to the summer’s harvests.  Summer Guide to Philly’s Farmer’s Markets:

Ever wonder how your caffeine craving stacks up against your carbon footprint? Fear not eco-conscious coffee lovers, Philly has a number of coffeehouses and roasters who are local and sustainably-minded too! Here’s a quick list of Philly’s conscious java spots for you.

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s the best local and green events to kick back, whether you’re a foodie or outdoor lover:

We sat down with MilkCrate Philly Founder Morgan Berman to find out the same answer while discussing the upcoming release of the "sustainable yelp" app, hipsters and bridging the gaps between sustainability, technology and community. Accessibility to information: The problem 83% of Americans consider sustainability when buying food, and 81% want more options available to protect the environment, but they don't always know where to find them. Find out more about MilkCrate Philly's functionality, proposed features and more about founder Morgan Berman, after the jump.

Carnivores will defend their Big Mac to the end: two, 100% beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun and the infamous ‘special’ sauce. But what about those who don’t eat meat? What do we for that same satisfaction that comes with taking a big bite into a nice, juicy burger? How does HipCityVeg’s burger version compare to those McDonald’s Big Macs? Find out in the first ever Green Philly Faceoff, after the jump!

Although I’m still a fairly new vegan, I've got the basics down: no cheats, eggs, meats. This new lifestyle means passing up on all those delicious chocolate bars and fresh baked cookies, which at times can be super difficult. Yearning for a sugar fix has fueled me to find substitute snacks. To all my vegan friends out there, I’m happy to say I've discovered a hidden world of unintentionally vegan goodies.  I love kale as much as the next plant-based eater, but sometimes it’s necessary to indulge, yet still tray true to your diet. Here are 5 tasty (and surprisingly) vegan snacks to spoil yourself:

If you're vegan or vegetarian chances are high that someone has asked you how and if you eat enough protein. Or maybe you're someone who has wondered yourself. The truth is it's possible to be a vegan or live a primarily vegan lifestyle AND get enough protein.  It just takes  planning. Sooo let's talk tasty vegan protein ideas, after the jump.