Millennium Park was packed with crowds of people on Sunday for Peterborough’s first VegFest. About 40 food vendors from Peterborough and other areas filled the park for the event, which is also hosted in other cities around the world.
Organizers were elated with the turnout for what they hope might be an annual event, focused on a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
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Given the many food options in today’s era, organizers say that all you really need is a B12 supplement if you’re planning to go vegan.
Wendy Woodhouse used to eat all types of foods until about six months ago.
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At Veg Fest, Woodhouse got to indulge in a variety of vegan and vegetarian foods, including a Nanashake popsicle made exclusively with plant-based ingredients.
“We make an entire lineup of frozen desserts using fair trade organic bananas, a medley of nuts, and other plant-based ingredients,” explained Nanashake co-founder Yazeed Yasin.
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