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The Vegan Museum Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of vegan history.
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We educate and demonstrate the values and benefits of veganism for your Health, our Environment and All Animals.

28/09/2023
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28/09/2023

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27/09/2023

Take a Crash Course on Health!
Sunday, October 15 | 1:30 pm

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Learn all about the 🌱🌍🏺HISTORY🍎🏛️📜 of vegetarianism and veganism!
08/09/2023

Learn all about the 🌱🌍🏺HISTORY🍎🏛️📜 of vegetarianism and veganism!

A Tour of The Vegan Museum + More. Let history inspire your plant-based journey. Find your tribe - a larger community than you may think!

🌱 Join us in just 3 days for a captivating docent tour, "Illuminating the Path Ahead: Embracing the Past to Shape the Fu...
07/09/2023

🌱 Join us in just 3 days for a captivating docent tour, "Illuminating the Path Ahead: Embracing the Past to Shape the Future," led by the incredible Andrea Beshel at The Vegan Museum! 🌍

Discover the rich history of vegetarian pioneers from around the world, right here in the heart of Chicago. 🏙️ Let's come together to celebrate their inspiring journey and explore how it's shaping our future.

Date: Sat, Sep 9
Time: 2pm CDT
Location: Richard J. Daley Branch, Chicago Public Library (3400 S Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60608)

Don't miss this enlightening experience that connects the past with our present and paves the way for a compassionate future. HIT SHARE & Invite your friends and family to be a part of this unique journey! 🌟



We hope you'll join us THIS SATURDAY, Sep 9th at 2 pm, for a special docent tour of The Vegan Museum by Andrea Beshel.Le...
05/09/2023

We hope you'll join us THIS SATURDAY, Sep 9th at 2 pm, for a special docent tour of The Vegan Museum by Andrea Beshel.

Learn more:

A Tour of The Vegan Museum + More. Let history inspire your plant-based journey. Find your tribe - a larger community than you may think!

"These include not smoking, getting 3.5hrs of exercise/week, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight."
01/09/2023

"These include not smoking, getting 3.5hrs of exercise/week, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight."

As soon as I turned 60, my focus on longevity intensified. I want to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible. I know many of you want the same. You want to live a long, active, engaged, healthy life and die young as late as possible.

Advances in public health, surgery, and medicine are trying to extend our lifespan, but what about our health­span? Your lifespan is how long you live. Your healthspan is how many years you live a healthy, vibrant life. You want your healthspan to equal your lifespan.

The new science of longevity, based on the principles of Functional Medicine, is the science of health and restorative and regenerative medicine. It is not just treating dis­ease but also building resilience and vitality long­term. If you believe your genes are stacked against you, this is even more reason to double down on the science of creating health.

A large European study called EPIC found that incorpo­rating four simple behaviors can dramatically reduce your risk of developing diseases of aging (Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer). These include not smoking, exercising three and a half hours a week, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight.

These four behav­iors alone seemed to prevent 93 percent of diabetes cases, 81 percent of heart attacks, 50 percent of strokes, and 36 per­ cent of all cancer cases.

I’ve experienced these amazing advances firsthand—chronologically, I’m 63, but my biological, or “inner” age, is only 42.

THE FUTURE IS VEGAN; either we stop the killing, or the killing will stop us
31/08/2023

THE FUTURE IS VEGAN; either we stop the killing, or the killing will stop us

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31/08/2023

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Bob Barker’s generosity and advocacy will inspire generations to come, reminding us all that one person can indeed make a profound difference in the world. ❤️✨

Check out our blog to learn how the television icon supported Mercy For Animals’ investigative work and undoubtedly helped ease suffering for countless farmed animals throughout his lifetime: bit.ly/bob-barker-animal-advocate

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30/08/2023

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30/08/2023

The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset.

Being vegan isn't always easy. It helps to have support, especially from some "seasoned" 🧂 vegans- even if they came dec...
30/08/2023

Being vegan isn't always easy. It helps to have support, especially from some "seasoned" 🧂 vegans- even if they came decades before our time! 🦕
We hope you'll join us in "Illuminating the Path Ahead", a special docent tour of The Vegan Museum.
Maya Angelou captures the theme of this next event in her quote, "You can't really know where you are going until you know where you have been." ⚓️
Learn more & RSVP on Eventbrite.com. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/illuminating-the-path-ahead-the-vegan-museum-tickets-709232412237

Join us as we explore the enduring global impact of vegetarianism through a guided museum tour by Andrea Beshel.

29/08/2023


Each glass of milk Increaes risk of dying. 😲
Just because they sell it does not mean you have to buy it! Switch to plant based milk!

👉🏼Dairy DOES NOT make strong bones or strong teeth, it’s actually doing the opposite!

👉🏼Calcium comes from plants! That’s where cows are getting it! You don’t need milk or cheese, the best way to absorb calcium is by eating them in plant form! 🌱🥦

👉🏼Dairy is and the TOP SOURCE of artery clogging saturated fat, it’s also promoting heart disease, cancer, allergies, asthma, ear infections, skin disorders, inflammation and dairy is being linked to Type 1 diabetes.

Cows don’t make milk for you they make it for their babies (that get taken away😥)
We are not supposed to drink milk made for a 300 pound baby cow folks!

If you care about your health or the health of your children start buying plant milks and give your children the nutrients they were intended to have👉🏼 from plants!🌱

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We can't wait to be plant-spired @ Stefanie C. Ignoffo's seminar October 15th! Embark on this journey with us!
29/08/2023

We can't wait to be plant-spired @ Stefanie C. Ignoffo's seminar October 15th!
Embark on this journey with us!

Unlock a healthier you with Plantspiration®

Is Russell Brand ACTUALLY Pythagoras reincarnated? We're joking... Kind of. 🤨Did you know?Pythagoras is credited with be...
28/08/2023

Is Russell Brand ACTUALLY Pythagoras reincarnated? We're joking... Kind of. 🤨

Did you know?
Pythagoras is credited with being the Father of Vegetarianism.
Themes surrounding veganism, such as animal welfare 🐾, have roots that extend far back in history 🏛. Philosophical and religious beliefs often touched on aspects of not harming animals for food or other purposes.
However, the modern vegan movement, as we know it today, gained more prominence since the 1900s due to increased awareness about environmental sustainability 🌏, health benefits 👟, and animal rights 🪶.

Photos:
Engraving of Pythagoras (about 582-497 B.C.) (Science Photo Library)
Russell Brand (via russellbrand.com)

I wanna do this... 🌬
25/08/2023

I wanna do this... 🌬

Skydiving innovator Luigi Cani undertook a bold initiative in the Amazon rainforest, with the goal of combating deforestation. He planned to disperse 100 million seeds from 27 indigenous trees!

Navigating hurdles such as obtaining permissions, designing an eco-friendly seed container, and moving gear, Cani performed the dive flawlessly, releasing seeds from an altitude of 6,000ft.

The endeavor has an impressive 95% seed sprouting success, and the emerging trees are expected to reach heights of up to 50m. Inspired by this success, Cani is now gearing up for his next green mission - tackling oceanic plastic waste through skydiving.

We can't wait to be plant-spired @ Stefanie C. Ignoffo's seminar October 15th! Embark on this journey with us!
25/08/2023

We can't wait to be plant-spired @ Stefanie C. Ignoffo's seminar October 15th!
Embark on this journey with us!

25/08/2023
25/08/2023

The Vegan Museum (TVM) has a mission to preserve important artifacts of the deep, rich, and ongoing history of the vegetarian and vegan movements in the United States. TVM draws on this legacy to promote the values and benefits of veganism for human health, the environment, and the honoring of all life through exhibits, educational programs, and literature. TVM’s vision is of a flourishing world in which avoidable human and animal suffering are eliminated, with all life being in sustainable balance. Eating a whole-food vegan diet is one of the primary factors that will lead us toward this harmony.
americanvegan.org/vegan-synergy/

23/08/2023

From The Vital Blend's post:
It's true that genes run in families but you know what else does? Poor DIETS.

As a matter of fact, eating the same way your family did almost GUARANTEES the same chronic diseases that plagued them are waiting for you too. What we eat CHANGES us on a MOLECULAR, genetic level.

Knowing this, wouldn't our cells be affected differently if we consumed mostly fried or processed foods as opposed to mainly fruits or vegetables? POOR dietary choices can lead to INFLAMMATION which is often at the ROOT of many chronic illnesses including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.

While modern medicine can treat the SYMPTOMS of these diseases, it's plants that address the CAUSE.

15/08/2023

discern the difference

between making a living

and making a killing

life sustains life

don't get it twisted

a decent living is made up of bountiful harvests and backyard bonfires,

of secret recipes passed down from your grandmothers;

of earthy dreams that shake you and wake you in a sweat,

and of long nights singing lullabies to get the baby to bed

it's made up of heavy tears

that fall all the way down

to the bottom of a feeling,

and of the arms that hold you

when you can no longer hold yourself.

a living is the barbed blackberry bramble

you keep cutting back,

who returns to you

over and over;

bearing fruit and whispering: "sister....persist."

and the tragic flaw

of the human species

is those that would kill

to make a killing

and still wonder why,

with their pockets so full,

their hearts feel so empty.

thing is--

you can ask any river or tree;

ask wolf or salmon--

they'll tell you:

true wealth is not measured in

gold,

or possession of land,

or power over others

but in a community that needs you,

that you need in return

so when I tell you

I want to make a decent living,

you can assume that I mean

living decently

and reweaving a world that includes

joyful men,

inviolable women

the sanctity of childhood

full bellies all around

clear rivers running free

relationships rooted in reciprocity

and that vision

isn't an easy one to carry

all the way to its fruition.

it's quite possibly impossible,

if you believe in the myths of patriarchy;

but as natural born heretic

i don't

still

until the desire

to make a living

quells the desire

to make a killing

none of us

will ever

know true wealth

~ Iris Eve, True Wealth
Iris Eve
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Art: Tijana Lukovic, “Lammas”

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15/08/2023

Cook­ing together reduces the risk of obesity and eating disorders and makes kids happier.

Instilling healthy lifelong behaviors is best done by example. Take your kids food shopping and make cooking a fun activity. We used a cookbook called Pretend Soup with sixty­five kid­ friendly recipes made from whole foods.

Eating wholesome meals is more than modeling sound nutrition; it’s about family unity, connect­edness, ritual, identity, and meaning.

Children, even more than adults, enjoy and require routine. Shopping, cooking, and family meals can be essential to that routine.

Involve your kids in meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing, cooking (when old enough), serving, and cleaning up. Put on good music and make meal prep and mealtimes pleasant, relaxed, and fun—a time to come together as a family. Engage your children in conversation, and stay positive.

What’s something you do to get your kids interested in cooking?

Discover the inspiring journey of Kate Dunbar: Reversing Arthritis with a Whole-Food Vegan Diet 🌱🏃‍♀️ After battling pso...
15/08/2023

Discover the inspiring journey of Kate Dunbar: Reversing Arthritis with a Whole-Food Vegan Diet 🌱🏃‍♀️
After battling psoriatic arthritis and enduring years of liver-damaging medication, Kate's life took a remarkable turn. By adopting a plant-based diet, she managed to eliminate her medication and achieve remission!
Learn how her journey from pain to marathon running proves the potential of diet in managing and healing chronic conditions.

I am five years free of medication and completely in remission.

🌍 As of November 2019, 32 countries have formally recognized non-human animal sentience.
15/08/2023

🌍 As of November 2019, 32 countries have formally recognized non-human animal sentience.

It's slow, but it's progress

🇧🇴 In 2009, Bolivia became the first country to banish animal abuse and harm in circuses.
🇺🇲 The United States of America is the only country in the world that has banned killing horses for consumption, and India is the only country to have banned killing cows for consumption in some of its states.

🇮🇳 In 2014, the Jain pilgrimage destination of Palitana City in Indian state of Gujarat became the first city in the world to be legally vegetarian. It has banned buying and selling meat, fish, and eggs, as well as related jobs, such as fishing and animal farming.

🌍 As of November 2019, 32 countries have formally recognized non-human animal sentience. These are: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It has been proposed that the United Nations (UN) pass the first resolution recognizing animal rights, the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which acknowledges the importance of the sentience of animals and human responsibilities towards them.

Realize. Readjust. Repost.
15/08/2023

Realize. Readjust. Repost.

13/08/2023

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." -Jane Goodall

Photography by: HUGO VAN LAWICK/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE

https://www.inspiringquotes.com/inspiration/64c9119b69d54815000ab935

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of vegan history.
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Let's explore Veganism as a belief, across time and culture. Let's act now to build a future - a flourishing world in wh...
10/08/2023

Let's explore Veganism as a belief, across time and culture.

Let's act now to build a future - a flourishing world in which avoidable human and animal suffering are eliminated, with all life in sustainable balance. Eating a whole-food, vegan diet is one of the primary factors that will lead us toward this harmony.

🎉 I am honored to announce that I have been selected as a Presenter at the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions in the Climate Action Track! I invite you to join me and thousands of international experts and grassroots leaders at the world’s largest and most diverse INTERFAITH event. ☮️

-Kay Stepkin, Founder of The Vegan Museum

Experience this event firsthand! http://2023powr.org/
Student and Group rates are available!




2023 Parliament of the World's Religions August 14 - 18, 2023 | Chicago, IL. USA Purchase Your Ticket! Book Your Hotel Host a Booth Explore the Program New Online Course - Seeking Religious LiteracyParliament Attendees Enjoy 30% Discount Use Promo Code: I’m In PWR 2023 The World's Premier Interfai...

09/08/2023

🎉 I invite you to join me and thousands of international experts and grassroots leaders at the world’s largest and most diverse interfaith event... to explore Veganism as a belief across time, culture, and religion.
The Vegan Museum at the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions
Get your tickets now! http://2023powr.org/

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of vegan history.
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Here is an updated list of Chicago's Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants! *Note, this is not a comprehensive list. (We are ...
28/07/2023

Here is an updated list of Chicago's Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants!
*Note, this is not a comprehensive list. (We are starting to struggle to squeeze them all in!) Still, if you have any suggestions, please comment or message us!
Enjoy! Thanks for your support!

Explore the endless benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle! Dr. Ashwani Garg, a renowned Family Physician, invites you to...
28/07/2023

Explore the endless benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle! Dr. Ashwani Garg, a renowned Family Physician, invites you to an engaging discussion on the incredible impact of plant-based diets.

Discover the reasons behind his own journey 📖; how he works with his patients to make healthy lifestyle changes 🩺; how to take charge of your children's health, and ways to incorporate more fruits & veggies into your daily meals. 🌿

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a medical expert, and gain practical knowledge on transforming your health! Register today via Eventbrite:

Explore the endless benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to improve your health and well-being.

🌱 Get ready to be inspired! 🌱🗣️ Join us for an incredible talk by Dr. Ashwani Garg, a Family Physician at Advent Health....
25/07/2023

🌱 Get ready to be inspired! 🌱

🗣️ Join us for an incredible talk by Dr. Ashwani Garg, a Family Physician at Advent Health. 🩺

🌟 Discover the secrets behind his personal journey, as he reveals how he empowers his patients to embrace healthy lifestyle changes. 💪

🥦 Plus, he'll be sharing practical tips on how to effortlessly incorporate more plants into your family's daily meals. 🍽️

🌿 Don't miss out on exploring the endless benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle! 🌱

📅 Save your spot now by registering via Eventbrite. 🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-healing-power-of-plants-discovering-vegan-health-benefits-tickets-680664855907

Saturday, August 5th, 2-3 pm, Bucktown-Wicker Park Library

10/06/2023

To our RSVPs of The Business of Veganism: Insights from Local Restaurant Owners and Vendors,

I regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the panel discussion event that was scheduled for June 14th at 6 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to proceed with the event as planned. We understand that you have taken the time to prepare for the event, and we appreciate your willingness to participate.

We hope to reschedule the event in the near future and will keep you informed of any updates. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Kay Stepkin & The Vegan Museum

The Vegan Museum is hosting events again! Exciting plans in the works for Sat July 16th & Sat Aug 20th. We are also seek...
13/05/2022

The Vegan Museum is hosting events again! Exciting plans in the works for Sat July 16th & Sat Aug 20th.
We are also seeking volunteers for these events! veganmuseum.org/volunteer

New location! Henry E. Legler Regional Branch of the Chicago Public LibraryCome tour the exhibit May 17th - September 13...
13/05/2022

New location! Henry E. Legler Regional Branch of the Chicago Public Library
Come tour the exhibit May 17th - September 13th!

Now’s the perfect time to escape the cold with a piping hot bowl of delicious ramen! Here’s a list of Chicago restaurant...
27/01/2022

Now’s the perfect time to escape the cold with a piping hot bowl of delicious ramen! Here’s a list of Chicago restaurants that serve vegan ramen.

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen - Edgewater

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya - Wicker Park

KINTON RAMEN KINTON RAMEN USA KINTON RAMEN USA - Wicker Park, West Loop

Urbanbelly Urbanbelly - (carry-out & delivery only) - Wicker Park

Furious Spoon Furious Spoon Furious Spoon - Logan Square, Lakeview

Wasabi Chicago/Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square

Strings Ramen Shop Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview Strings Ramen - Hyde Park - Lakeview, Chinatown

Friends Ramen - Near North Side

RAMEN-SAN - River North, Fulton Market, Streeterville

Ramen Takeya - Fulton Market

High Five Ramen - Greektown/Fulton Market

EDIT: Torino Ramen - Wilmette "has a delicious vegan ramen. Changes seasonally."

Phew! That should be enough to start! Did we miss any? Drop your favorite or ones you've tried in the comments!

(This photo is of the veggie ramen at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. It was excellent!)


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We went to the church on saturday for the seminar and nobody was there. We waited but nobody showed up. We started listening to the seminar, on youTube, It appeared to be an infomercial on why to get vaccinated. We are disappointed. Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Chiropractic Physician
Interested in preserving the 🌎? You can use your 🍽 to do it!
💡Visit Plate4Planet.org to learn how! It's a fun, fascinating 10-minute learning program, open to ANYONE, no login required!

We invite you to share this resource widely! Environmental Protection Network Global Call for Climate Action NRDC 350.org The Vegan Museum The Illinois Environmental Council The Nature Conservancy Chicago Group of the Sierra Club
The Vegan Museum has just settled inside The Plant as its traveling exhibit journeys across Chicagoland. The Vegan Museum promotes the values and benefits of veganism for human health, the environment, and the honoring of all life. Located in the lobby of The Plant, the exhibit will be open to visitors during Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen's Vegan Paradise, as well as during Turtle Stop and Whiner Beer taproom hours; check our event calendar at https://www.insidetheplant.com/planavisit for information on visiting.
Fun fact: Chicago's first modern-day vegetarian food business, the Bread Shop, opened fifty years ago, the same year that the Union Stock Yards closed! The Bread Shop included a bakery, grocery store, and restaurant; the restaurant continues operation today as the The Chicago Diner!
At 2:30 pm, Elysabeth Alfano of The Vegan Museum, comes on to talk with Joan Marie Esposito all about the Traveling exhibit and a bit about vegan life!

🎇 Listen Live RIGHT HERE on FB LIVE!🎇
Chicago’s meat-packing industry ingrained itself into history and popular culture. But, Chicago also has strong roots in the national vegetarian movement, dating back to the 1893 World’s Fair. That’s when the Third International Vegetarian Congress met and the Vegetarian Society was established, growing from a single branch with five members, to one of the largest Vegetarian Societies in the U.S. With 68% of land in Illinois categorized as prime farming soil, the state is poised to both produce and lead the use of crops central to a vegetarian diet. In partnership with Native Foods National Vegetarian Museum and at DePaul University this map traces the history of vegetarianism, from its roots in India and Ancient Greece to its important place in the history of Illinois. A presentation of the map will take place Nov. 23 at Independence Library, 4024 N. Elston, from 1-3 pm.
http://bit.ly/2phTECO
I have given this talk several times, including recently at the National Vegetarian Museum and SoCal Vegfest. People have been asking me to post...here ya go!
A few people have been asking to see correspondent Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano Podcast & Video Series' talk at SoCal Vegfest and National Vegetarian Museum: The State of the Plant-based Union. It origianlly aired live here on , but here is the recorded version!
on from National Vegetarian Museum Museum, correspondent Elysabeth Alfano (host of Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano Podcast & Video Series gives her talk: The State of the Plantbased Union! How is our health, food, innovation, technology, farming, governmental policy, legal system and culture pushing us towards a plant-based world? Listen in to find out. But the question remains: Is it inevitable or will be back slide?
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