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Why 'social omnivores' aren't vegan or vegetarian all the time

The number of people who eat vegetarian or vegan diets has been on the rise in recent years.

But so, too, seemingly, has been the concept of “social omnivores” — people who are vegan or vegetarian at home, but will eat meat or dairy when they’re out with friends or family. And there are several reasons why people make this choice.

The Show talked about this with Jason Wyrick, owner and executive chef of the Vegan Taste, a vegan meal delivery service.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.