by Gwyn Whittaker | May 4, 2020 | News
NoVA interview about the upcoming Virtual 2020 Fairfax Veg Fest. read...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Oct 24, 2019 | News
Gwyn talks about the normalization of plant-based eating. Podcast: Normalizing Plant-Based Eating with Gwyn Whittaker...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Sep 23, 2019 | News
By Courtland Milloy Columnist So far, so good. More than six months into my plant-based, whole-food dietary journey, what began as a trudge has eased into a stroll. Still crave some sweets, but I do not miss meat. Give me an extra helping of beans, rice, fruits and...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Sep 23, 2019 | News
By Courtland Milloy Columnist for the Washington Post With football season comes a bombardment of television ads for “manly man” foods — the triple-decker burgers, racks of ribs, Buffalo wings, mighty meaty pizzas galore. For those of us who are trying to eat...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Sep 23, 2019 | News
by Gwyn Whittaker | Apr 29, 2019 | News
As the fight against climate change strengthens around the world, the movement for renewable energy is capitalizing on the increased demand fueled by government initiatives such as tax credits and cash-back incentives that have led to significant declines in renewable...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Apr 29, 2019 | News
“It’s a journey for everyone. Sometimes it takes years, if not decades,” said Gwyn Whittaker, CEO GreenFare Organic Café and co-sponsor with Mike Young of the inaugural Fairfax Veg Fest held Sunday, April 13 in Herndon. According to Young, who is...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Apr 29, 2019 | News
I will eat healthier. I will consume more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. No animals or animal products. If it had eyes and legs, I won’t eat it. If it had roots, it’s a meal. That is my get-fit manifesto. This time — yes, there have been other times,...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Apr 29, 2019 | News
Here’s a report on my first 30 days as a vegan, starting with a disclaimer: I am not a doctor. Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet — no animals or animal products — may not be for everybody. If you want to keep using meds to treat insomnia, hypertension, high...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Apr 29, 2019 | News
A debt of gratitude to Paul Talalay, a Baltimore resident and broccoli researcher, who died earlier this month at age 95. His life’s work had led to a discovery that gave credence to what my mother had tried so hard to teach me. “Broccoli is good for you,” she’d say....
by Gwyn Whittaker | Sep 11, 2018 | News
by Gwyn Whittaker | Aug 20, 2018 | News
Virginia health-focused restaurant pioneer, GreenFare Organic Cafe, has undergone the Eat REAL Certified Audit and became the first in the state to qualify for Platinum level certification. The experience and dishes at GreenFare Organic are not only special and...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Aug 3, 2018 | News
Greenfare Organic Cafe of Herndon, VA has achieved Platinum REAL Certification Status. Greenfare is a unique and powerful restaurant concept is driven by the mission to promote health and change the way their community eats. To be awarded Platinum status, Gwyn and her...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Jul 12, 2018 | News
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by Gwyn Whittaker | Jan 4, 2018 | News
Wearing an apron and sterile gloves, Gwyn Whittaker emptied packets of diced tomatoes, peas and onions into a heated pan, then stirred in some mushrooms and spices. She was giving a cooking demonstration for customers at her restaurant, GreenFare Organic Cafe in...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Oct 30, 2017 | News
By Fallon Forbush GreenFare Organic Café at Herndon Centre on 408 Elden St. in Herndon is one of the first restaurants in the nation to become certified organic through the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program. Click here to read the full...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Oct 5, 2016 | News
We were honored to have “Healthy You TV” visit GreenFare and learn about our fresh organic whole plant fare and educational programs. Click the link below to watch the episode, and even learn a quick and delicious recipe, courtesy of our Chief Operations...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Jun 2, 2016 | News
In May, GreenFare catered to more than 500 people at TEDxHerndon. We were excited to learn that we were mentioned in an article about the event. Click to read the...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Mar 23, 2016 | News
We just learned that GreenFare was featured in VSDC News, a newsletter of the Vegetarian Society of DC! Click the link below to read the article. We are so grateful for their...
by Gwyn Whittaker | Mar 20, 2016 | News
We were honored to learn that we have been featured in Dr. Michael Klaper’s Spring 2016 edition of Medicine Capsule Newsletter! Click on the link below to check it...
