This class will help participants set goals for optimal fiber intake to assist with weight management while minimizing chronic digestive problems and colorectal cancer risk.  Fiber helps us feel fuller on fewer calories and rids our system of excess toxins and hormones.  There is plenty of fiber in vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. Animal products, however, don’t have any fiber at all.  The average American is fiber deficient.    

 This class features an informative video, class discussion on boosting fiber intake, and cooking demonstrations, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.

This class will focus on foods that help boost mood while alleviating moodiness and anxiety. Studies show improvements in mood, alertness, and focus when following a plant-based diet.  Anti-inflammatory foods, including fruits and vegetables, combined with a high fiber diet boosts metabolism, and fosters healthy gut bacteria.  We will discuss how these changes lead to remarkably favorable effects in the brain. 

This class features an informative video, group discussion, and cooking demonstrations, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.     

Vegan athletes are leading in endurance sports and even weightlifting, but anyone who is active can benefit from a plant-based diet.  Low-fat whole food plant-based nutrition comprising of whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, provides the ideal fuel for any physical activity.  These foods allow for a speedy recovery, unlike high-fat and animal-based diets. As we age, it is also important to understand the role of healthy foods to maintain muscle mass and support strong bones. 

The class includes an informative video, discussion, and cooking demonstrations along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.