Nutrition and Cooking Classes

Kickstart Your Health

This course is based on the Physicians Committee’s online 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program, You will discover that the guiding principle for weight loss and good health is not restricting the amount of food eaten but rather choosing the healthiest foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. 

Diabetes Initiative

Learn how a plant-based diet reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Each class offers a cooking demonstration and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting meals, along with easy and affordable recipes.

Healthy Basics

Find out about the economic value and health benefits of plant-based foods. Attendees discover the relationship between diet and disease, get tips on planning a budget-friendly weekly or monthly menu, and enjoy cooking demonstrations that do not require costly cooking gadgets or equipment.

Cancer Project

Understand how to prepare cancer-fighting meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, high-fiber and low-fat foods, and healthy dairy alternatives. The series also provides information on planning meals and maintaining a healthy weight.

Kids Health

Learn the benefits of the Power Plate, which contains whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Children ages 9-12 will learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet while sampling delicious, kid-friendly recipes. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits for life.

Foods For Healthy Heart

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Research, however, shows a plant-based diet does not just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it.

Lets Beat Breast Cancer

Let’s Beat Breast Cancer classes are cancer survivors and their family and friends, as well as those looking to prevent the disease.
These classes are not intended for individuals currently undergoing breast cancer
treatment.

Food and Fitness

Learn the foods and nutrients that provide optimal nutrition for active and athletic
lifestyles. This course will provide insight into the best plant-based foods and nutrients to power athletic
performance and physical activity.

Employee Wellness Program

The Food for Life: Employee Wellness Program helps to create a culture of health and wellness benefiting employees at work and at home. These sessions are to assist employers and employees understand the importance of healthy nutrition . The courses provide nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, food samples, and supportive group discussions. Are you interested in encouraging healthy eating habits in your workplace?

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