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Remembering Our Fathers
Mother’s Day
Make Every Day Earth Day
The Spring Garden
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration
Winter Drinks to Warm You
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Christmas, Santa, Cookies, and Nog
A Holiday Breakfast Bar
Celebrate the Gifts of Diwali
Celebrating Thanksgiving in 2021
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Interview with Dr. Steve Lome: Creating Community for a Whole Food, Plant-based World
Cardiologist Dr. Steven Lome shares how to prevent heart disease and save 3 Trillion Dollars a Year! The Veggie Fest festival may be over on

Interview with Renaissance Man and NBA Champion, John Salley
Without Change, Nothing Changes;

Chicago-area Doctor, Kenny Duggal M.D., to Speak at Veggie Fest Presents! in Lisle, Illinois
Autumn is a great time for hosting gatherings, taking a stroll to enjoy the changing leaves, and drinking hot apple cider by Lake Michigan (or

The Secret of Herbs and Spices
Linda Scotti (RN, BSN, MA) has been working in the health-care field for over 40 years. She is a registered nurse and has her Master’s

Interview with Dr. T. Colin Campbell
In May 2019, the Veggie Fest website team sat down with Dr. T. Colin Campbell, the American biochemist whose China study research has changed the

“The Year of the Vegan” Announced by The Economist Magazine
“The Economist” just announced that 2019 is “The Year of the Vegan.” This is an extraordinary statement. According to research, within a very short time—four

Interview with Chicago’s Raw Food and Vegan Queen, Karyn Calabrese
Karyn Calabrese is Chicago’s premier vegan and raw restaurateur and champion for holistic living. Her timeless beauty, youthful physique, and boundless energy are testaments to

Interview with Dr James H. Gruft, Founder of From Pain to Wellness, L.L.C.
On April 14, 2019, our Veggie Fest team sat down with James H. Gruft, M.D.—a tertiary chronic pain specialist practicing in Oakbrook Terrace, IL—in anticipation

The Vegan Transition – It’s Easier than you think!
Yes, you heard me correctly. Whether you’re going vegan for health, environmental, or ethical reasons – or all of the above — it’s now easier