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January 30, 2020
Edward Smith

Get Inspired at SacTown VegFest in North Highlands this Saturday!

So many folks resolve to start the new year with a plant-based diet that January has been rebranded as “Veganuary.” To continue Veganuary, check out SacTown Vegfest in North Highlands this Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Event Description 

For those attempting a plant-based diet, there is no better place to live than Northern California, often called “America’s salad bowl.” SacTown VegFest celebrates plant-based and vegan lifestyles in Northern California. This event is created by the Sacramento Vegetarian Society.
As the name suggests, a plant-based diet focuses mainly (or entirely) on plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, and pulses. The term is different from “vegan,” which emphasizes animal rights. While the names may seem interchangeable to some, a person following a plant-based diet may not 100% eliminate animal products from their diet and could be following the eating plan strictly for health reasons rather than for ethical concerns. In either case, there are many documented health benefits of incorporating more plant foods into one’s diet. The Sactown Vegfest will have helpful information and the opportunity to sample delicious plant-based foods.
The event will include exhibitors, vendors, cooking demonstrations, speakers, children’s activities, and free samples. All food prepared and offered at the event will be 100% vegan.

Location and Schedule

The presentations will kick off at 10:30 a.m. at the McClellan Conference Center, 5411 Luce Ave, in North Highlands, California. The schedule is as follows:

Placer Room

10:30 a.m.: Melinda Penny-Washington, a registered dietician nutritionist, will speak about creating a vegan diet adapted to your lifestyle.

11:30 a.m.: Don Forrester, MD, will discuss the health benefits of a plant-based diet for the young and old.

12:30 p.m.: Liana Lianov will discuss how a plant-based diet can benefit one’s psychological well-being.

At 1:30 p.m., a diversity panel will take place with Alex Tiphayachan as the moderator.

McClellan Room

11:30 a.m.: Chef John Huynh of Pho Fresh in Rancho Cordova will lead a cooking demonstration.

12:30 p.m.: Heera Kulkarni will explain and prepare a masala-based dish.

1:30 p.m.: Kerin Gould will discuss the benefits of various types of produce.

Sacramento Room

11:00 a.m.: This time slot will feature a panel of plant-based athletes.

12:00 p.m.: Sid Garza-Hillman will lead a discussion called “Raising Healthy Parents.”

1:00 p.m.: Timaree Hagenberger, a registered dietician, will talk about diabetes and how a plant-based diet can ward off the disease.

2:00 p.m.: This time slot will feature an activist panel focusing on animal rights.

Ticket and Pricing Information

The Sacramento Vegetarian Society is offering advance tickets. The admission fee is an affordable $5.00.

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