Vegging Out: ​Vegan and plant-based diets gaining popularity in the suburbs

  Enjoying their dining experience that included roasted  tomato soup at La Voute bistro-bar in Homewood are,  from left, Vivian Amos, Marie Jasica, Henry Jasica,  Carl Boyens, Kathy Boyens and Darlene Obejda.   (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) With obesity rates at an all-time high and heart-disease, diabetes and other health conditions on the rise, many Americans are seeking to make lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to diet. The Benefits of plant-based eating  Mary Ellen Pinzino of . . .