Please join us at noon for a presentation by Gwyn Whittaker on how to improve your immunity and reduce your risk for the winter surge of viral illness with a discussion of protein storage and quality, the impact of exercise, microbiome, and benefits of fiber in plants and mushrooms.
Then, stay for lunch at 1 pm the all-vegan and whole-food plant-based (WFPB) GreenFare Organic Cafe in Herndon, VA. You can [preview GreenFare’s menu](https://greenfare.com/all-day/). You can also join us just for lunch on a space-available basis.
As an added benefit, you can pick up organic, whole-plant pizzas after lunch, but you must order them by calling (703) 689-0506 by Wednesday. Flavors may include margharita, wild mushroom, southwestern, roasted veggie, or a seasonal dessert pizza. All are delicious and free of added salt, oil, and sugar. You can also order prepared meals; the menu varies, so call for more details.
If you are not familiar with a [WFPB diet](https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet), you can read the quick overview provided.
**Transportation**
Ample parking is available in the shopping center lot. You can also get a bus from the Reston, Wheile, and Herndon Metro stations. In the comments section below, you can ask fellow attendees for a ride. Of course, please exercise caution when riding with those you don’t know.
**Update Your RSVP**
Please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes out of respect for the restaurant and others interested in attending this limited-space event.
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad you are part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group and enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).