To limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and in alignment with the CDC guidelines, we are postponing all group get-togethers through mid-May, including our screening of “The Game Changers” and potlucks. We will update here, as well as with a new newsletter when we have more information. If you’d like to get the email newsletters email:  PlantPoweredforHealth@gmail.com.  Do your best to eat well and rest during this time and be sure to visit the Plant Powered for Health Facebook Group for virtual visiting! Share what you are making or ask any question to help and support each other!  Let’s get social there!

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Gardening therapy with the bonus of healthy food!!  PlantPure Communities recently hosted this webinar on this efficient way to garden with a small amount of space. Click to watch the recording  or search for the PlantPure Communities YouTube channel and subscribe!

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This fantastic recipe can be enjoyed for breakfast…or dessert…or anytime!

From PCRM’s 21daykickstart.org

Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding

Makes 2 Servings

211 Calories – 6.3g Protein – 6.4g Fiber

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, which will keep you full throughout the morning.

Oats do not contain gluten but can be manufactured in a facility with gluten. For severe allergies, it’s best to buy oats with a gluten free label.

Ingredients

rolled oats (1/3 cup)
soy or rice milk (1/2 cup)
cooked sweet potato or yam (1 cup)
maple syrup (1 tbsp.)
cinnamon (1/4 tsp.)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients together in a blender.

2. Blend until smooth and serve.

MMMMMmmmmmmm!  Enjoy!

Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting and SO MUCH MORE in March!!

Plant Powered for Health

March Potluck Meeting!

**New Location! Mary Free Bed Hospital!**

Monday March 9th, 6p-8p

Bring a favorite whole food plant based food or just bring yourself! 🙂

The address is:

350 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

This is the Professional Building at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. You may park in the garage at this address.

Need directions?plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email! plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones!

(This is a free event, but please consider making donation and/or participating in our raffles for covering expenses if you are able to, thank you!)

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Free Screening of “The Game Changers!”

Plant Powered for Health and Mary Free Bed Lifestyle Medicine are hosting a free screening of the documentary “The Game Changers”!

SAVE THE DATE!

The screening and Q+A will be on the evening of Monday, March 23rd!!

350 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

*Stay tuned for details!!

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PBNSG in Detroit presents:

Dr. Neal Barnard!

Related to the debut of his new book, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health, Dr. Neal Barnard will be presenting about the surprising effects that foods have on our hormones—and our health.

You’ll hear about food’s effects on infertility, menstrual cramps, polycystic ovary syndrome, hormone-related cancers, erectile dysfunction, menopausal symptoms, thyroid disease, diabetes, and mood problems—and learn about diet changes that can help.

Two options to see Dr. Barnard!

• Talk at Seaholm Highschool 7-9 pm: Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health! Tickets HERE @ PBNSG.org  

• Optional pre-talk dinner with Dr. Barnard! Dinner at Taste of Ethiopia and book signing. Tickets include dinner, seating at the evening talk from 7-9pm and one book. Tickets HERE @ PBNSG.org

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Sheri will be speaking on plant based diets and a healthy vibrant life with AARP Learn a Latte group on Wednesday April 15th! Join us!

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The Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference is coming to Michigan!!

This conference has top speakers with continuing education at an affordable price. Open to health care providers AND the public!!

Attendance options include a special 4 hr afternoon session on May 30th, the weekend only or all 3 days!

The “Early Bird” pricing will end soon! Grab your seats now!

Click here for the full agenda and explore the conference on P-POD.org

To go straight to ticket purchases, click here!

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In the Grand Rapids Area
– Other locations noted in parenthesis-

Save the Date!

*Monday March 9th, 6-8pm: Plant Powered for Health potluck and meeting at Mary Free Bed Hospital! Facebook invitation HERE!

*Monday March 23rd, 6-8pm: Plant Powered for Health screening of THE GAME CHANGERS at Mary Free Bed Hospital!! Save the date!

Tuesday March 31st 3:00-5:30pm(Detroit): Dinner, Book, and Book Signing with Dr. Neal Barnard! Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health. Dinner at Taste of Ethiopia and book signing. Tickets include seating at the evening talk from 7-9pm and one book. Tickets HERE @ PBNSG.org

*Tuesday March 31st, 7:00-9:00 pm(Detroit): Dr. Neal Barnard Talk: Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health! Tickets HERE @ PBNSG.org

*Wednesday April 15th, 10-11:30am: AARP-Learn A Latte @ Schuler Books and Music, Grand Rapids. Sheri Orlekoski will be speaking on the health benefits of a Whole-Food Plant Based Diet: Beyond Broccoli. RSVP at: aarp.cvent.com/LatteGRApr20

*Monday May 18th evening: Save the date for a possible BIG speaker in Grand Rapids!! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

*Friday May 30th-Monday June 1st, 2020-The 7th Annual Plant-based Prevention Of Disease National Conference comes to Michigan! Special May 30th Saturday afternoon 4 hour Community Event only OR options to attend the entire conference! Reserve your tickets today!  AGENDA HERE and Tickets @ P-POD.org

More to come!!! More food meet ups, and fun coming up! Join us!!

Reminder, our main meetings are either the first Wednesday of each month or the second Monday of each month! Stay tuned to our Facebook Page, click here to “Like” and subscribe to upcoming events! We also have a Facebook group where we can visit and share between meetings, click here and request to join. You may also follow our blog, plantpoweredforhealth.com for news and events! Questions? Email: Plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Would you like to be a financial supporter in any amount? We appreciate all help big or small!
Paypal: paypal.me/PlantPower

Can’t wait to see you!

Food, Friends, Science and Support!

Calling All Nurses in the Greater West Michigan Area!

Please join us TOMORROW, Thursday February 27th from 5:30-7:30pm for food and continuing education! Learn how lifestyle medicine can help your patients manage chronic illness and how your nursing influence can make a positive impact on their outcomes! Register by email: WestMichiganARN@gmail.com

Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting!

Wednesday February 5th, 6p-8p

️Success story!! Carrie DeBruyn will be sharing her story of her dramatic health improvement!! ️

Bring a favorite whole food plant based food or just bring yourself! 🙂

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall
Meeting Room 103 or 108

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building!

Need directions?plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones!

This is a free event, but please consider making donation for covering our room rental if you are able to, thank you!

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Our Fall and Winter holiday seasons are upon us! Let’s practice our delicious and health promoting holiday meals to share with our families!

November:  Wednesday Nov. 6th 6p-8p  December:  Wednesday Dec. 4th 6p-8p

Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting!
Wednesday November 6th, 6p-8p

Bring a favorite dish, one you’d like to practice for the holidays or just bring yourself! 🙂

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building!

Need directions?  plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones!

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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The Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference is coming to Michigan!!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

(Get your lowest price NOW!!)

Learn the power of Lifestyle Medicine to prevent disease and THRIVE 

from these dynamic experts!! 

Continuing education for medical professionals AND empowering information for everyone!!  Reserve your space NOW at the lowest rate possible and plan to come with friends!  www.PreventionofDisease.org

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Plant powered recipe

via PCRM.org:

Lasagna with Cashew Tofu Ricotta

8 servings

Source: The Vegan Starter Kit by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Noah Kauffman

Find this recipe and more in The Vegan Starter Kit by Neal Barnard, M.D.

                                   Ingredients

Makes 8 Servings

• dry lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions (9)
• silken tofu (extra firm) (2 12-ounce packages )
• cashews (3/4 cup)
• dried basil (2 tsp.)
• lemon juice (2 tbsp.)
• commercial pasta sauce (24 ounces)

                                    Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Boil lasagna noodles, then drain and rinse with cold water.

2.  Combine tofu, cashews, basil, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

3.  Layer in a lasagna pan lined with parchment paper: pasta sauce, 3 cooked noodles, and tofu-cashew mixture. Repeat with another layer of sauce, 3 more noodles, and tofu-cashew mixture.

4.  Top with more sauce, the remaining 3 noodles, and remaining sauce. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Plant Powered for Health

Potluck Meeting!

Wednesday September 4th, 6-8p

Bring a favorite dish or just bring yourself! 🙂

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103 or 108

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building! Need directions? plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones! 

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Monday Sept 16th-One Night Only in Theaters!
The Game Changers

Fueled by the truth
The Game Changers is a new film executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan that documents the explosive rise of plant-based eating in professional sports, mixing real-time, groundbreaking science with cinematic stories of struggle and triumph. The film features some of the strongest, fastest and toughest athletes on the planet — and it’s backed by them too — with additional EPs including Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic, and nine-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul.
Directed by Oscar®-winner Louie Psihoyos, The Game Changers follows the story of James Wilks—elite Special Forces trainer and winner of The Ultimate Fighter—as he travels the world on a quest for the truth about meat, protein, and strength. Showcasing elite athletes, special ops soldiers, and visionary scientists, Wilks’ journey exposes outdated myths about food that not only affect human performance, but the health of the entire global population.

After the credits roll, stick around for our special After Show — hosted by master storyteller James Cameron — featuring never-before-seen footage including deleted scenes, extended interviews, and surprise guest appearances!

Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids IMAX
2121 Celebration Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
7:30 PM
Holland 7
500 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423
7:30 PM
Tickets via

Kalamazoo 10
820 Maple Hill Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
7:30 PM

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A Double Feature Special With Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, MD And Jane Esselstyn, RN

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
7:00 PM  9:00 PM

Seaholm High School Auditorium

2436 West Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, author of the bestseller, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, will bring his medical and plant-based expertise to PBNSG and present: The Nutritional Reversal of Cardiovascular Disease: Fact or Fiction? He will explain that coronary artery disease is virtually non-existent in cultures that thrive on plant-based nutrition. Similarly, patients with coronary artery disease who transition completely to plant-based foods may halt and selectively reverse their disease.

Jane Esselstyn, RN will bring her perspective and passion of the plant-based movement and present: The Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition: Above and Below the Belt. She will not only discuss the power of plants to prevent and reverse common western illnesses ‘above the belt,’ but the uplifting power of plants ‘below the belt’ for men and women alike.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ESSELSTYN FAMILY DOUBLE FEATURE!

GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY BEFORE THE EVENT SELLS OUT!

Carpool from Grand Rapids is in progress!!

Let’s go!!

Get your ticket from
PBNSG.org or click HERE

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Grand Rapids VegFest 2019!!

Sunday, September 22nd • 10:00am – 4:00pm

The Deltaplex Arena
2500 Turner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting!

Wednesday Aug 7th, 6-8p

Bring a favorite dish plant based dish to share, or just bring yourself! 🙂

This month is our “Nice Cream” Social!!

(Nice Cream is based on fruit-example below but flavors will vary)

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103 or 108

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building! Need directions? plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones!

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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World’s Largest Plant-Based Potluck Picnic!!

Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00 PM  5:00 PM
Seaholm High School Athletic Field 2436
West Lincoln Street
Birmingham, MI, 48009

All attendees are to bring an oil-free, plant-based dish for 10 with a copy of the recipe/ingredients.

Please bring your oil-free, plant-based dish in a covered container suitable to keep it cold or hot.

Electricity will not be available.

Please label your container so it doesn’t get misplaced, and don’t forget a serving utensil.

Food will be served in the large tent near the basketball court beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Tables, chairs, eating utensils, and paper products will be provided.

Live tunes will be performed by the band throughout the picnic.

You may choose to eat in the tent, or bring a blanket or lightweight lawnchair to sit on to enjoy your meal, and relax on after, on the open grassy area.

The entertaining comedians and magician will begin performing between 2:30 and 3:00 and can be seen from the open area. Don’t forget that our wonderful speakers will be featured, too!

• Sexy Monster Band will be performing dance and party tunes! www.sexymonsterband.com
• Comedians: Russ Brown & Joan Ritter
• Outdoor Summer Games
• Speakers: Dr. Joel Kahn, Paul Chatlin, and Lakshman Mulpuri
• The Magic of Doug Dern: https://dougdern.com
• Carpool from Grand Rapids is in progress!!

  Let’s go!!

  Get your ticket from
  PBNSG.org or click HERE

Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting!

Wednesday June 5th, 6-8p

Bring a favorite dish plant based dish to share, or just bring yourself! 🙂

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103 or 108

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building! Need directions? plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

VegMichigan’s VegFest Presents:

VegFest 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Info from VegFest:

Come celebrate VegMichigan’s 20th Annual VegFest and learn why there has been a huge increase in plant-based eating and find out how it can benefit you. This year promises to be the biggest and best VegFest ever! Enjoy over 60 amazing restaurants, free taste samples, cooking demos, cruelty-free shopping, fun for the kids, over 10 entertaining and informative presentations, including Hollywood celebrity Alicia Silverstone and the very popular Dr. Michael Greger. We have doubled the hall space, widened the aisles, and added seating to give attendees plenty of room to enjoy the event. We also added some brand new attractions!

VegFest is Michigan’s largest event focused on promoting the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It will be held at Michigan’s premier convention center, The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Get advance tickets online for only $12.50, or $17 at the door. (link to Facebook page) Children 5 and under are free. Your online advance tickets will be conveniently emailed to you so that you can print your tickets or use your smartphone to easily enter the event. Once you enter the Suburban Collection Showplace, enter the VegFest through the Hall C Entrance. For a list of all the speakers and more information visit: VegMichigan.org

From Sheri:  I will be attending VegFest, and I hope you will join me!  The more we go and ask for WFPB vendors, the more options we will have.  Please also visit the booth for the Plant Based Prevention of Disease Conference (P-POD.org)!  The May 2019 conference is in Raleigh NC, and will be bringing the conference to Michigan in May 2020!

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Plant Powered for Health Potluck Meeting!

Wednesday May 1st, 6-8p

Bring a favorite dish plant based dish to share, or just bring yourself! 🙂

Special features:

Sarah Read will share about her family’s plant based journey and her recent road trip to meet Rip Essestyn!

AND
Rebecca Henderson from Green Wagon Farms will tell us about their CSA program!

The address is:

GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103 or 108

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building! Need directions? plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones!

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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PBNSG Presents:

Dr. Brooke Goldner, MD:

Reversing Autoimmune Disease with Supermarket Foods

Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Groves High School, Beverly Hills, Michigan

You may remember her from the movie, Eating You Alive. She will be speaking on Reversing Autoimmune Disease (and any inflammatory illness) With Supermarket Foods.

What we will learn:

• How Dr. Goldner reversed her own Lupus after 12 years of severe chronic illness

• The 6 Steps to Healing with Supermarket Foods

• Case Studies in Reversing Chronic Inflammatory Illness with Supermarket Foods

Question and Answer session to follow.

Click HERE for tickets or visit PBNSG.org

We will be carpooling from Grand Rapids for this event!  Visit our Facebook Group HERE to discuss!

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In the Grand Rapids Area
– Other locations noted in parenthesis-

Save the Date!

*Sunday April 28th, 10:30a-5p: VegMichigan’s VegFest! Facebook invitation HERE!

*Wednesday May 1st, 6-8pm: Plant Powered for Health potluck and meeting!   Facebook invitation HERE!

Wednesday May 15th 6:30-8:30pm (Detroit):  PBNSG presents Dr Brooke Goldner!  Healing autoimmune disease with supermarket foods!  Tickets HERE! 

*Saturday May 18th-Monday May 20th, 2019 (North Carolina):   The Plant Based Prevention of Disease National Conference! Medical Professionals AND the entire public welcome! (CEU’s available) P-POD website HERE and Facebook invitation HERE.

*Wednesday June 5th, 6-8pm: Plant Powered for Health potluck and meeting!   Facebook invitation HERE!

More to come!!! More food meet ups, and fun coming up!  Join us!!

Reminder, our main meetings are (almost) always the first Wednesday of each month!  Stay tuned to our Facebook Page, click here to “Like” and subscribe to upcoming events!  We also have a Facebook group where we can visit and share between meetings, click here and request to join.  You may also follow our blog, plantpoweredforhealth.com for news and events! Questions?  Email:  Plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Would you like to be a financial supporter in any amount?  We appreciate all help big or small!
Paypal:  paypal.me/PlantPower

Can’t wait to see you!

Food, Friends, Science and Support!!

Wednesday April 3rd, 6-8p

Bring a favorite dish plant based dish to share, or just bring yourself! 🙂
The address is:
GRCC DeVos Campus-Sneden Hall-Meeting Room 103 or 108
***We are awaiting room confirmation so watch for signs***

415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

We have permission to park for free in the parking lot of the administration building! Need directions? plantpoweredforhealth.com/about

If you aren’t sure what to bring for the potluck? See the Facebook invitation for ideas or just bring yourself!! Come at 6pm whether or not you are participating in the potluck.

Facebook Invitation HERE!

Questions? Send us an email!  plantpoweredforhealth@gmail.com

Bring friends and loved ones! 

Food*Friends*Science*Support

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Plant Based Roots Presents: A Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Sheri Orlekoski RN Wednesday April 10th, 6-7:30 pm Sheri is a PCRM Food for Life Instructor, a Registered Nurse, and the founder Plant Powered for Health support group.   Plant Based Roots is organizing this event as part of their “Vegan University” education series, and Grand Rapids Natural Health is hosting! Sheri will be demonstrating heart healthy dishes that also taste delicious. Of course, samples will be provided! Bring your family and friends out for this great event! Eventbrite tickets HERE Grand Rapids Natural Health 638 Fulton St W. Ste B Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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VegMichigan’s VegFest Presents:

VegFest 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Info from VegFest:
Come celebrate VegMichigan’s 20th Annual VegFest and learn why there has been a huge increase in plant-based eating and find out how it can benefit you. This year promises to be the biggest and best VegFest ever! Enjoy over 60 amazing restaurants, free taste samples, cooking demos, cruelty-free shopping, fun for the kids, over 10 entertaining and informative presentations, including Hollywood celebrity Alicia Silverstone and the very popular Dr. Michael Greger. We have doubled the hall space, widened the aisles, and added seating to give attendees plenty of room to enjoy the event. We also added some brand new attractions!

VegFest is Michigan’s largest event focused on promoting the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It will be held at Michigan’s premier convention center, The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Get advance tickets online for only $12.50, or $17 at the door. (link to Facebook page) Children 5 and under are free. Your online advance tickets will be conveniently emailed to you so that you can print your tickets or use your smartphone to easily enter the event. Once you enter the Suburban Collection Showplace, enter the VegFest through the Hall C Entrance. For a list of all the speakers and more information visit: VegMichigan.org

From Sheri:  I will be attending VegFest, and I hope you will join me!  The more we go and ask for WFPB vendors, the more options we will have.  Please also visit the booth for the Plant Based Prevention of Disease Conference (P-POD.org)!  The May 2019 conference is in Raleigh NC, and will be bringing the conference to Michigan in May 2020!