MANHATTAN—The provocative question of raising a child on a fully vegan diet will be a topic on tap at the upcoming U.S. Veg Corp-sponsored Little Apples event, on Saturday, October 19, 1-4 p.m., at the Essex Market on the Lower East Side. The event is presented in conjunction with Riverdel Cheese, the premiere vegan vendor of the new Essex Market.

Well, America is a lover of snacks. We have decided to come up with some snacks for America to try different things, and hopefully like them.

EATING ANIMALS, produced and narrated by Academy-Award winning actress Natalie Portman and directed by Christopher Quinn, implores audiences to ask themselves, “Where is the food on my plate coming from?”. 

Nutrients of concern on a plant-based diet and the nutrition component of the Chef’s Training Program at Natural Gourmet Institute.

SmartyPants Vitamins is excited to sponsor the Apple Stage at this year's NYCVFF.

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We care about and have so much love for animals all over the world - whether they’re our pets or part of wildlife. We understand that the well-being of animals is just as important as the well-being of humans, which is why there are many steps taken to sustain their health. 

You may know top chef and cookbook author extraordinaire, Terry Hope Romero, from her appearances at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival. That, or you cook from one of her bestselling cookbooks every other night! (hello Veganomicon!)    

Cycling champions and Ivy-trained physicians are just a few of the presenters on the docket for the 7^th annual New York City Vegetarian Food festival, taking over the Metropolitan Pavilion May 20-21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

By Victoria Moran