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Winter Drinks to Warm You
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Christmas, Santa, Cookies, and Nog
A Holiday Breakfast Bar
Celebrating Thanksgiving
Grateful Vegetarian Kids Express Their Gratitude On Thanksgiving
Spooky Fun—Halloween Party Ideas for a Changing World
Enjoy a Labor Day Picnic to Honor Workers all Over the World
Let’s Have a Pizza Party—Veggie Style!
The Secret of Herbs and Spices
The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers
The Bounty of Summer Gardens
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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.

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

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…

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!

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 !

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!

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!

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!

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!