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Nourish Your Mind

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness

April 28, 2025 Nourish Your Mind

Have you ever noticed how your mood seems to follow your meals? How a fresh, colorful, and nourishing dish leaves you feeling light, focused, and…

Fuel Your Mind: The Surprising Link between Gut and Brain

Nourish Your Mind

Fuel Your Mind: The Surprising Link between Gut and Brain

April 28, 2025 Nourish Your Mind

Ever had one of those days when your brain just feels… off? Foggy thoughts, low energy, and slippery focus—for no clear reason? Believe it or…

Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Renewal, Compassion, and Community

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Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Renewal, Compassion, and Community

April 12, 2025 Seasonal

As the seasons change and spring blooms, the Sikh community comes together to celebrate Vaisakhi, a joyous and meaningful holiday that marks the beginning of…

Make Every Day Earth Day

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Make Every Day Earth Day

April 22, 2021 Seasonal

Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a…

The Spring Garden

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The Spring Garden

March 18, 2020 Seasonal

It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick…

The Secret of Herbs and Spices

Food & Health

The Secret of Herbs and Spices

June 7, 2019 Food & Health

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…

Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart

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Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart

February 18, 2020 Food & Health

Like many Americans, I have a family history of heart or cardiovascular disease. Growing up in a small town in northern Wisconsin with a dentist…

Winter Drinks to Warm You

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Winter Drinks to Warm You

December 30, 2020 Seasonal

When the air is nippy, and we’re looking for ways to keep warm, a time-honored tradition is to curl up on a favorite chair and…

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration

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Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration

January 29, 2022 Seasonal

Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating—whether romantic, friendship, or family love. Let’s celebrate this…

5 Things You Need to Know to Host a Chocolate Potluck Party

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5 Things You Need to Know to Host a Chocolate Potluck Party

February 12, 2019 Seasonal

Whether you heart Valentine’s Day to the moon and back or you would rather toss it (and all its commercialism) to the curb, February is…

Spooky Fun—Halloween Party Ideas for a Changing World

Kids in the Kitchen, Seasonal

Spooky Fun—Halloween Party Ideas for a Changing World

October 14, 2021 Kids in the Kitchen, Seasonal

Remember how every year you looked forward to celebrating Halloween, planning your costume, your decorations, the candy? Remember popcorn balls wrapped in wax paper and…

Celebrating Thanksgiving

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Celebrating Thanksgiving

October 30, 2021 Seasonal

In the hustle and bustle of the season, let’s think of one thing that we’re grateful for—even something small. In that moment, we will step…

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Veggie Life

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10 cool things you won’t need your jacket for this winter

1.Veggie Fest 2020! Put these dates in your calendar and start the countdown to August 8 & 9th at Danada South Park in Lisle, IL!

October 18, 2019

Interviews

Interview with Elysabeth Alfano, Award-Winning Media Personality and Plant-based Expert

For starters, Elysabeth hosts the Awesome Vegans Podcast and Interview Series on #JaneUnchained. She is also a guest expert for iHeart Radio’s KFI show, The

August 2, 2019

Interviews

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

August 2, 2019

Interviews

Interview with Renaissance Man and NBA Champion, John Salley

Without Change, Nothing Changes;

July 15, 2019

Interviews

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

July 1, 2019

Interviews

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

May 30, 2019

Food & Health

“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

May 16, 2019

Interviews

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

May 1, 2019

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