Vegetarian Summerfest - Thursday

The banner from the child care center of the Vegetarian Summerfest, 2009.
© Doris Lin 2009, licensed to About.com

I spent the morning doing my volunteer shift in the child care center of the Vegetarian Summerfest. It's a great program, where parents are expected to volunteer in the child care center to defray costs. This arrangement means that child care is free for the entire 5-day conference.

In the afternoon, I heard a talk by Dr. Kerrie Saunders, titled "Using Food and Fitness to Fight Osteoporosis." In a nutshell (pun intended), Saunders emphasizes whole foods - "beans and greens." And french fries do not count as a vegetable.

Inspired by Saunders' talk, I actually filled up one plate with salad at the dinner buffet, and took small portions of the brown rice & lentils, sauteed greens, and "meat" loaf. While I stood in line for the chocolate icebox cake, I overheard Dr. Michael Greger recommending the decadently rich, sweet dessert to someone, explaining, "It's Summerfest." Well, who am I to argue with Greger?

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