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Black Vegan Experience Entertains and Educates the RVA Community

Apr 28, 2022 10:49PM

The 2nd Annual  Black Vegan Experience multicultural educational conference and vegan festival in Richmond, VA held on May 14 will donate funds toward building the knowledge base of plant-based nutrition, meal planning, budgeting, nutrition services and scholarships in local and surrounding communities like Jackson Ward. "Educating others empowers them to make informed choices and helps us hold one another accountable to higher standards of self-care, other care and caring for Earth.”-Vonettia Calloway

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Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Our food choices influence the environment and climate change. Here are sustainable tips to make our diets healthier for us and the planet.

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Food as Medicine

Mar 01, 2022 08:56AM

Access powerhouse sources of nutrition like antioxidant-rich berries, premium herbal wellness teas, and vital juices and smoothies created with fresh produce and supplements. Learn how you can boost immunity and energy levels deliciously with the purveyors included in our Food as Medicine Guide.

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The Farmbus Promotes Sustainability

Feb 28, 2022 07:37PM

Farm to Family and The Farmbus have been supporting the Richmond-area community for 13 years to fill a need for fresh, locally sourced vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and other value-added products from their regional food shed.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives.

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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.

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Find Fresh Fruit in the Winter

Jan 01, 2022 01:19PM ● By Heather Nygren

During the winter months, Agriberry Fruit Farm sells high-quality apples from trusted partner farms throughout the Appalachian foothill region at St. Stephen’s Farmers’ Market.

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Celebrating a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Vegan72X2

Jan 01, 2022 01:16PM ● By Heather Nygren

Nonprofit Vegan Action will be hosting Richmond’s fifth annual vegan restaurant challenge, Vegan72x2, from January 25 through 30.

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A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

While Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits.

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