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đź’° Save $650 & Eat Better: Your Vegan Week Ahead

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events, Global Trends, and Plant-Powered Innovations

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Rusia Castro
January 23, 2025

Welcome to this week's vegan community roundup! We're diving into exciting local events, from social meetups and dining experiences to a fascinating study revealing the financial and health benefits of a plant-based diet. This week showcases the growing diversity and appeal of vegan lifestyle choices, with opportunities to connect, learn, and explore delicious plant-based options across the DFW area.

Events for the upcoming week

  • On Friday, January 24th, DFW Veggie Lovers Bites & Brews will meet at Higuma Ramen Izakaya in Addison from 6:30-9 pm. Details can be found here.

  • On Friday, January 24th, DFW Vegan Ladies will be meeting for Bites, Brews and Vision Boards at Union Park in Little Elm from 7-10pm. For event details and to join the group, visit here.

  • On Saturday, January 25th, Members of Plant Based Dallas group will meet for a whole food plant based jar swap in Dallas at 3pm. For details and to RSVP, join the group here.

  • On Sunday January 26th, Moonlight Dining will be offering a vegan brunch 11am - 2pm onwards by Chef Leo Eguia in Dallas . Details can found here.

  • On Sunday January 26th, Green & Fit Frisco will be hosting a guided meditation session followed by a vegan (whole food) potluck from 3-5:30pm in Frisco. For details and to RSVP, join the group here.

Cutting Costs and Calories: The Vegan Diet Advantage

A new study reveals that adopting a low-fat vegan diet could save consumers up to $650 annually on grocery bills compared to a standard American diet. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, found significant cost reductions primarily from eliminating meat and dairy, with total food costs dropping by 19% per day. Beyond financial benefits, the study suggests a vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans could also improve health outcomes for conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

You can read the original article here.

News and highlights of past few weeks

  • The author here at glamour.com tried Veganuary this Jan and is planning to stick to it, atleast for the month. Although she wants to be flexible in her diet choices when in social situations.

  • Yahoo finance has an article listing all the new launched and specials at various food places for Veganuary.

  • The US vegan cheese market is growing. This one is a cashew based artisan cheese.

  • How about Vegan Leather Kicks for $155, they claim the “leather” of the shoe feels soft and premium like real leather.

  • I am always looking for Vegan food ideas and came across this article listing 16 high protein breakfast recipes.

Vegan Vibes Insider: Next Level Updates

Exciting news for our vegan community! After eight months of sharing local events, I'm thrilled to announce that @dallasveganinsider will be taking over this newsletter starting February.

She's not just replacing me—she's amplifying our collective vegan voice. With unparalleled connections in the DFW vegan scene, she'll bring fresh perspectives and even deeper local insights.

While the newsletter might look a bit different and the cadence may change, our core mission remains the same: keeping you connected to every plant-based happening in our city. I'm confident you'll love what's coming next!