Sarasota Veg Fest

11/06/2025

Folks who don’t like to be sick and want to do the best you can for your health!

Your local tribe is gathering on Tuesday in Naples, Florida to provide you with a fun and FREE social experience over a potluck dinner that will equip you with the positive motivation you need to take you to the next level in your health journey! Details and RSVP are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1393022440619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share with other open minded individuals you know and give them the opportunity to join us in this new and better paradigm of living 🌱🌱🌱🍍🍍🍍

10/14/2025

🚨 in SWFL who loves food, fun & feeling amazing… LISTEN UP! 🚨

You asked, we listened — and it’s BACK, spicier, healthier & more mind-blowing than ever! 🌶️🌿

🌱✨ HEALTH OPTIMIZATION INDIAN BUFFET IS BACK! ✨🌱

The world’s ONLY all-you-can-eat Indian buffet that’s 100% guilt-free and 1000% delicious — no salt, no sugar, no oil, no animals… just pure flavor and energy that’ll make your body THANK YOU. 🙌

🍛 Over 10+ uniquely crafted dishes you probably didn’t even know could exist — a true world of Healthy Indian Indulgence!

💥 But here’s the deal — spaces are filling up FAST and advance reservations are required!

Once it’s full, it’s full… so grab your spot now before it’s gone.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets now:

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1744385848029?aff=oddtdtcreator

🕔 Choose your time: 5pm or 6pm

📍 Naples, FL | Hosted by aPlantBasedDiet.org (nonprofit magic ✨)

🎬 WATCH Mike’s just-released dinner preview video here:

▶️ https://youtu.be/7OVmp_SZjQA?si=2CLWjrepX4fSAM-G

💪 Bring your friends, your appetite, and your curiosity — join the new paradigm of food that’s FUN and truly good for you!

👇 Drop a 🥄 in the comments if you’re coming — and tag someone who needs this experience in their life!

09/26/2025

🌱✨ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ✨🌱

HEALTH OPTIMIZATION INDIAN BUFFET 🎉

🍛 100% Healthy Vegan Food (6 Pillar Certified!)

🍚 14+ Dishes → Rices • Curries • Naan • Desserts

💚 Guilt-Free • Delicious • Fun

👨‍🍳 Hosted by our good friend Dilip (formerly Spice Club, Fort Myers!)

🎟️ Just $27.50 + tip (tax included) — seating is LIMITED!

Reserve your spot now 👉

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1744385848029?aff=oddtdtcreator

🕔 Two seating times: 5pm OR 6pm

📍 Naples, FL – Presented by aPlantBasedDiet.org (501c3 nonprofit)

✅ Zero Animal Products

✅ Zero Added Oil, Salt, Sugar, or Alcohol in the food

✅ Whole-Food, Plant-Based Goodness

🎥 See past event fun:

2023 ▶️ https://youtu.be/rpSG5I0Mffg?si=2D1OoD9tmASrv_qu

🔥 This is THE vegan + health event of the year — don’t miss out!

Tag your foodie friends & let’s pack the house with positive energy 🙌

👉 Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1744385848029?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/26/2024

🍂✨ I WANT YOU to NOT harm your health this Thanksgiving! —Let’s Celebrate it Instead! 🥗💚

🌱 Are you REALLY taking care of your health? 🤔 This Wednesday, join us for a Healthy Vegan Food (HVF) Potluck Event that takes plant-based living to the next level! 🌟 Every dish will follow the strict 6 HVF Nutritional Pillars — the gold standard of healthy eating. 🌿

🍴 The 6 Pillars of Healthy Vegan Food:
1️⃣ 100% whole plant fiber 🌾
2️⃣ ZERO animal products 🚫🐄
3️⃣ ZERO added oils 🍳❌
4️⃣ ZERO added salt/sodium 🧂❌
5️⃣ ZERO alcohol 🍷❌
6️⃣ ZERO refined sugar 🍬❌

💥 Why YOU Need HVF in Your Life:
1️⃣ Naturally boost energy 🌞
2️⃣ Support heart health ❤️
3️⃣ Reduce inflammation 🔥
4️⃣ Lower chronic disease risk 🩺
5️⃣ Achieve healthy weight ⚖️
6️⃣ Improve digestion & gut health 🌱
7️⃣ Save the planet 🌍
8️⃣ Get glowing skin ✨
9️⃣ Nourish your body AND conscience 🌟
🔟 Build social connections with like-minded people 🙌

🗓️ Event Details:
• RSVP + DETAILS Here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/773853405367?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Enjoy 100% HVF-compliant food 🌿
• Get free recipe ideas for dishes to bring 👉 https://aplantbaseddiet.org/healthy-recipes/
• Meet a special surprise guest 👀✨
• Here’s a PREVIEW TOUR of tomorrow’s event 👉 https://youtu.be/5nOdM83sXWs?si=UDlRONcLo8EUuQt3

💡 Don’t cook? No worries! Bring fresh, ripe fruit to share — it’s that simple! 🍎🍓🍇🍍

🎉 Let’s fuel your best self, honor your health, and celebrate the power of Lifestyle Medicine’s Six Pillars — starting with the Plant-Based Nutrition foundation.

More info: 👉 http://HealthyVeganFood.info



The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
1 - plant-based nutrition - our aPlantBasedDiet.org non-profit recommends following the six pillar Healthy Vegan Food guidelines: http://HealthyVeganFood.info
2 - physical activity
3 - stress management
4 - avoidance of risky substances
5 - restorative sleep
6 - social connections

*** Be sure your doctor is Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine! *** 🌿

10/22/2024

🌟 READY for some exciting, health-focused social events? 🥳🙌

We’ve got 3 amazing in-person events coming up, and you won’t want to miss out! 🗓️✨

💡 November 14th | Optimizing Health + Reversing Dementia via Lifestyle Habits Talk 🧠🍎

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/970425277127?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍂 November 27th | Non-Health Harming Thanksgiving Social Potluck 🍁🥘

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/773853405367?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍛 December 15th | Our Famous All-You-Can-Eat Health Optimizing Indian Dinner Buffet 🇮🇳🍴

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/779423736377?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring friends, enjoy great food, and learn life-changing tips! 🌿💫 See you there! 😄

09/14/2024

Book Your Dream Vegan Vacation on the Annual January Health Optimization Cruise !! + “follow” this Page

“The inaugural Health Optimization Cruise was amazing: The food, the speakers, and the ship. I have been vegan since 1987 and often feel vegan presentations are repetitive, but I learned something new from each presenter. They were all interesting and engaging. The food was terrific, and I lost 7 lbs that week without missing a meal. I was so motivated by all that I learned that I have maintained the weight loss and made even greater improvements to my overall health. I signed up for next year’s cruise before I left the ship.”
– Emily S.

“Had the best time. Mike Young and the Celebrity staff were super receptive to suggestions. Food was great and the ship is absolutely beautiful. Have already booked for next year. Planning on this cruise as a yearly tradition.”
– Carmen Andrews

EXTENDED SAVINGS UNTIL FRIDAY THE 20th !!
Now You Can COMBINE Our Health Optimization Cruise ( http://HealthOptimizationCruise.org )
ON BOARD CREDIT of $150 for all Infinite Veranda and above StateRoom bookings + Celebrity’s FALL SALE of 75% off the 2nd person AND up to $200 BONUS SAVINGS !!
Contact our Travel Agent Liz today for more info and to book! All details about our January 5th thru 12th event are on the HOC website. 🛳️🛳️🚢🚢😀😀😃😃🌱🌱🍍🍍🍍🍍

Jumpstart Your Efforts To Heal Your Body This January With Our Annual Immersion Event That Prioritizes YOUR HEALTH, THE REAL WEALTH.
Spend Time With Positive + FUN People That Are Enlightened With The Knowledge Of How Your Body Heals Itself When Given The Right Conditions.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/nPWnVtf1HBQg2Nd8/?

02/21/2024

This Healthy Vegan Food INDIAN BUFFET Is The REAL DEAL!
The ONLY Opportunity In SWFL To Indulge In A Truly GUILT FREE Foodie Experience!
*** YOU MUST PRE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS For This Sunday March 3rd Event In North Naples And Space Is LIMITED ***
FULL DETAILS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/825655376457
+ Fully Raw Folks Will LOVE The Salad + Fruit!!!
http://HealthyVeganFood.info meets the following requirements…
Whole Plant Fiber

Zero Animal Products - no ghee

Zero Added Oil

Zero Added Salt / Sodium

Zero Alcohol

Zero Refined Sugar - dates, maple syrup and agave are OK

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/825655376457

The Most Delicious HEALTH OPTIMIZING Food Available in SWFL! + Learn About the FUN 2nd HEALTH OPTIMIZATION CRUISE happening in January 2025

02/01/2024

Staterooms for the 2025 2nd annual Health Optimization Cruise are NOW ON SALE ! EASY AS 1 - 2 - 3 !! + CHECK OUT our UPDATED WEBSITE here: http://HealthOptimizationCruise.org

1 - please reach out to our wonderful travel agent, Liz, to get pricing and availability information.
2 - pay the required per person Event Fee here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/792156229607?aff=oddtdtcreator
3 - then book your stateroom directly with Liz ! 🚢🚢🚢🚢
Here’s a video summary of the Inaugural 2024 Experience: https://youtu.be/7L5ffstqfWs?si=V7I2CPQoI1hY_Hvk
CONTACT LIZ @ +1 (301) 221-5153 or [email protected]
A CRUISE WHERE THE FOOD MATCHES THE LEVEL OF THE CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION BEING PRESENTED BY THE PRACTICING BOARD CERTIFIED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE DOCTORS !!

If you’d like to support our work, please make a tax deductible donation here: https://aplantbaseddiet.org/give/

01/28/2024

If you’d like to support our work, please make a tax deductible donation here: https://aplantbaseddiet.org/give/

11/17/2023

You’re encouraged to join us at the first ever ThanksLiving pot luck and strawberry picking on Friday the 24th ! Learn more here + invite friends: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/753073331607
This SUPER FUN event is all about prioritizing your health at a time of year when most folks find themselves doing the opposite.
This lunch time event takes place the day following Thanksgiving in Bonita Springs, Florida

Join us for an epic ThanksLivingCelebration where we'll optimize our health and indulge in deliciousness, all while being together in person