An annual celebration of plant-based and vegan living, this year’s Portland VegFest drew over 6,000 people for an outstanding program of prominent speakers and, of course, a wide variety of vegan wares. Nonprofit Northwest VEG has served the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area with information and resources connected to its mission for a “healthy, … Read more VegFest 2016
It’s been nearly a decade since the gluten free trend hit its stride and a growing number of consumers began turning their backs on wheat, barley, rye and easily cross-contaminated oats, setting the stage for broader grain scrutiny. While grains continue to be a staple for many cultures and cuisines throughout the world, some consumers … Read more Trendwatch: Grain Free
The concept of getting back to our roots has been a core element of diet trends over the past couple years as we search for options to increase our lifespan and enhance our quality of life through elimination of processed and fast foods. The Paleo Diet lifestyle has been at the forefront of this movement, … Read more Trendwatch: Paleo