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Dallas sisters serving up plant-based meals to go

Annette Baker and Marianne Lacko opened Nature's Plate in the Lake Highlands area in Dallas in 2015. Photos courtesy of Nature's Plate.

Aug. 4, 2017

Two health conscious sisters are making it easy for Dallasites to eat their veggies.

Green Neighborhoods: North Oak Cliff corridor caters to urban greenies

GreenSourceDFW.org and Natural Awakenings DFW Edition are partnering in a series called Green Neighborhoods. Over the coming months, we will be exploring the eco-friendly neighborhoods in North Texas with Green Source DFW reporter Amy Martin as our guide. Amy will show readers those communities where green retail, green venues and green folks intersect. If there’s a green neighborhood we should know about, email Julie@GreenSourceDFW.org!

June 7, 2017

Rangers ballpark tops list of vegan-friendly stadiums in U.S.

Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, tops PETA's list of vegan-friendly ballparks in the U.S. for its new all-vegan food cart, featuring vegan nachos, chili with Beyond Beef, and black bean tamales. The initiative was influenced by a grassroots campaign led by fan Twalla Grant.

V-Eats in Dallas offers plant-based versions of Texas classics 

No self-respecting Texan would believe that a Southern barbecue sandwich, tortilla-encrusted fried chicken or chili-Frito pie could be made without meat; but boy howdy, they sure can be - and right here in Dallas. V-Eats incorporates an entirely vegan and eco-friendly lifestyle into its Oak Cliff-chic persona, from the paint on the walls to the meticulously hand-picked wine list, while creating a fine-dining experience like no other plant-based restaurant in Dallas.

GreenBoxes join pizza party at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine

The GreenBox is a hit at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, which uses about 1,500 of the eco-friendly boxes per week during the busy season.

Feb. 13, 2017

Great Wolf Resorts is known for its indoor waterparks, specialty restaurants and family friendly activities. 

Spiral Diner bringing down-home vegan fare to Denton

Spiral Diner, a beloved vegan restaurant, is opening its third location in Denton at 608 East Hickory Street in April 2017. Co-owner Amy McNutt highlights the consistent menu and unique design adapted to the 1960s-built space. Recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and social consciousness, Spiral provides a cruelty-free dining haven.

Tips for vegging up for the holidays

Switching to a plant-based diet offers health benefits and helps preserve the environment. Embrace vegan holidays by trying meat and dairy alternatives, finding vegan recipes, exploring local vegan venues, and slowly altering your diet. Seek support from a friend and avoid junk food to enhance your vegan journey.