FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – Planet Vegan has experienced its share of highs and lows, but after a year at Park Place Plaza in north Fresno, owner Michael McElroy says he’s grateful for the highs and hopeful for more in 2025.
McElroy first set out to change his lifestyle with a vegan diet to avoid health issues he noticed in himself and his family.
“I come from a family with a lot of health issues,” McElroy said. “High blood pressure, whatever it might be. My dad, personally I had a bad heart for, x amount of years – my uncle, he got prostate cancer.”
After seeing the health results of a vegan diet without sacrificing the savory flavors he and his family enjoyed, McElroy decided to share his food with others to promote vegan options…