About VegAnne
Let food be thy medicine.
VegAnne Brighton is a plant-based health and wellness site operated by Anne, also known as VegAnne, offering cooking lessons, awareness and education, and dietary coaching in the Brighton, Michigan area.
Anne has spent nine years living a whole food plant-based lifestyle, and now shares what she has learned with anyone who wants to learn alongside her.
Nine Years of Whole Food Living
Anne's path into whole food plant-based living began nine years ago. What started as personal curiosity grew into a daily way of eating built on whole foods and cooking without oil.
Along the way she kept learning, reading, and adjusting, and she now teaches that same open-minded approach to others: come with questions, leave with practical skills and a community that grows together.
"Let food be thy medicine."
Her teaching focus extends beyond food itself. Anne is committed to educating others for the betterment of humans, animals, and the environment.
What Guides the Work
- Whole food, no-oil nutrition as the foundation of the approach.
- Open-minded learning and steady personal growth.
- Education for humans, animals, and the environment.
- Supportive community around a free monthly support group and cooking classes.
Read what participants say about cooking classes and the support group in Testimonials.
Years of whole food plant-based living experience
Core offerings: cooking lessons, awareness and education, dietary coaching
VegAnne Brighton is a plant-based health and wellness practice built around a simple idea echoed from Hippocrates: let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. The work is rooted in whole food plant-based living, presented not as a rigid diet but as a practical, everyday way of eating that supports the body, respects animals, and considers the environment. Instead of promising quick fixes, the emphasis falls on steady habits, thoughtful cooking, and growing knowledge alongside students and clients.
The journey began with personal curiosity. Over nine years of living a whole food plant-based lifestyle, Anne — known as VegAnne — built a daily way of eating centered on whole foods and cooking from scratch. That experience became the foundation for teaching: cooking lessons, awareness and education, and dietary coaching offered in the Brighton, Michigan area. Rather than lecturing, the approach invites people to cook, taste, and learn together, so knowledge is shared in a relaxed and encouraging setting.
Coaching sessions are tailored to the person in front of them. Each program is customized around individual goals, current habits, and specific dietary challenges, whether someone is new to plant-based eating, managing particular ailments, or simply curious about cooking with less reliance on processed ingredients. The philosophy is supportive and non-judgmental: small, realistic changes tend to last longer than dramatic overhauls, and the goal is improvement that a person can maintain comfortably on their own terms.
Beyond one-on-one coaching, VegAnne offers cooking classes, menus, events, and educational resources such as a blog, testimonials, a shop, and a gallery of dishes. These elements give the community ways to keep learning after a session ends — trying new recipes, attending a workshop, or sharing a meal with friends and family. The overall message remains consistent: good food, honest teaching, and a wholistic approach to health that meets people where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.
Mission: the betterment of humans, animals, and the environment
How to Get Involved
Whether you are new to plant-based cooking or refining what you already know, there is a place to start. Anne offers monthly cooking lessons, a free monthly Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group, and one-on-one dietary coaching.
Contact VegAnne Education Shop
Call 810-355-8698 or email veg.anne@vegannebrighton.com with questions about classes, coaching, or events.