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Vegan Brain Power | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 3

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Vegan Brain Power | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 3

August 26, 2025 Nourish Your Mind

Vegan Brain Power: Can a Plant-Based Diet Boost Mental Clarity? Have you ever struggled to focus, stay sharp, or remember where you placed your keys…

Get Ready to Savor the Summer: Discover the Flavor, Inspiration, and Fun at Veggie Fest Chicago 2025!

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Get Ready to Savor the Summer: Discover the Flavor, Inspiration, and Fun at Veggie Fest Chicago 2025!

July 29, 2025 Veggie Life

Calling all foodies, wellness seekers, families, and fun-lovers—Veggie Fest Chicago 2025 is just around the corner, and you’re invited to the ultimate summer celebration of…

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 1

Nourish Your Mind

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 1

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 Vegan Brain Power | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 2

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Fuel Your Mind: The Surprising Link between Gut and Brain Vegan Brain Power | Nourish Your Mind Series | Part 2

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

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

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

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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

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…

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Why Vegetarian?

The diet we choose impacts all aspects of our health and affects our environment. People from various backgrounds and cultures have been going vegetarian.

September 14, 2018

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The Facts on Flax

Easily added to breads, salads, and smoothies, flaxseeds kick up the nutritional value of any dish!

September 10, 2018

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Don’t Bail On Kale

No longer considered a mere garnish, kale is being used by chefs everywhere, who are finding delicious ways to incorporate it into their recipes…

August 27, 2018

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The Marvels of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a great meat substitute, and new vegetarians will find them very useful as they learn to cook meatless meals!

August 20, 2018

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Bring On the Berries!

Ripe, organic berries boost your vitality and add nature’s sweetness to salads, breakfast foods, and desserts. Check this article for nutritional inspiration !

August 13, 2018

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Leading Chicago MDs on the Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

We interviewed two leading Chicago area MDs. Watch what they had to say about the impact of a plant-based diet on preventing and treating disease!

June 8, 2018

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Vegetarianism and Longevity

Many large population studies have found that vegetarians and vegans live longer than meat eaters, and with less diseases. Check out why!

June 3, 2018

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New Website for Veggie Fest 2019

We’re proud to announce that we have launched our new website for Veggie Fest 2019. Be sure to check it out to get all the latest updates!

May 12, 2018

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Keys to a Healthy Lifestyle

What are the keys to a Healthy Lifestyle? If we want to build a healthier body, mind, and spirit for ourselves and our family, we can make choices that contribute to that goal!

May 2, 2018

Advice From a Vegan Cardiologist

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Advice From a Vegan Cardiologist

December 12, 2018 Food & Health

Get Ready to Savor the Summer: Discover the Flavor, Inspiration, and Fun at Veggie Fest Chicago 2025!

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Get Ready to Savor the Summer: Discover the Flavor, Inspiration, and Fun at Veggie Fest Chicago 2025!

July 29, 2025 Veggie Life

Behold! The Veggie Fest website. People are already talking about it!

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Behold! The Veggie Fest website. People are already talking about it!

September 4, 2018 News

The Secret of Herbs and Spices

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The Secret of Herbs and Spices

June 7, 2019 Food & Health

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

Veggie Fest 2024 – A Resounding Success

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Veggie Fest 2024 – A Resounding Success

August 16, 2024 Veggie Life

How to Get Ready for Veggie Fest 2024

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How to Get Ready for Veggie Fest 2024

July 22, 2024 Veggie Life

Paris Olympics 2024: The Dawn of a New Vegan Era in Sport

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Paris Olympics 2024: The Dawn of a New Vegan Era in Sport

July 22, 2024 Food & Health

The Grand Return: What to Expect at Veggie Fest 2024

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The Grand Return: What to Expect at Veggie Fest 2024

July 10, 2024 Food & Health

The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers

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The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers

September 4, 2018 Food & Health

Tasting is Believing: 5 Tips for Plotting a Veggie Food Adventure!

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Tasting is Believing: 5 Tips for Plotting a Veggie Food Adventure!

July 24, 2021 Food & Health

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