JUMPSTART YOUR HEALTH IN JUST 5 WEEKS!
A Food as Medicine Program for Real, Measurable Health Change
A physician-designed, virtual program that helps you build sustainable plant-based habits without overwhelm, extremes, or perfection.
Jumpstart Portal | For Members Only | Click Here.
Weekly live sessions led by the Plant Docs Team, including physicians and a plant-based dietitian
Practical food guidance you can apply immediately
A supportive group experience that builds momentum
FALL Jumpstart Your Health!
Dates: Tuesdays | October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
6:00-7:30 ET on Zoom
$350 per person, $300 for a partner
Contact us if you would like to participate but are unable to afford the cost. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Wondering if Jumpstart is right for you?
We’re happy to answer your questions!
Personalize Your Jumpstart Experience
Looking for more individualized support? Choose from these optional services to compliment your Jumpstart experience.
Health Coaching
Personalized support to help you put Jumpstart into practice. Get guidance, answers to your questions and accountability to help you stay on track.
Best for: Accountability, guidance & staying on track
1 Hour MD Consultation
One-on-one guidance from a Plant Docs physician. Discuss your health, review labs and receive personalized, evidence based recommendations.
Best for: Personalized physician advice & recommendations
Registered Dietitian
Personalized nutrition guidance tailored to your individual needs and goals. Insurance accepted in MA and RI
Best for: Personalized nutrition support
Lifestyle Telemedicine
Licensed medical care during your Jumpstart. Work with a board certified physician licensed in your state for medical oversight, medication management and de-prescribing when appropriate.
Best for: Ongoing medical care & medication support
Why “eating better” hasn’t worked before
Most people don’t struggle because they lack willpower.
They struggle because they’ve never been shown how to make food choices that work in real life, with real schedules, real families, and real health concerns.
Jumpstart was created to change that.
This is not another diet program.
Jumpstart is a 5-week, physician-led virtual program designed to help participants transition toward a whole-food, plant-forward way of eating in a realistic, supportive, and medically grounded way.
❌ This is not a cleanse.
❌ This is not a challenge.
❌ This is not about perfection.
It’s about building habits that last.
Everything you need to get started—and stay on track
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Physician-led education, discussion, and Q&A focused on applying plant-based nutrition to real life. Held via Zoom.
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Learn new ingredients, cooking techniques, and simple ways to make plant-based meals satisfying from your own kitchen.
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Track the impact of dietary change with guided review of labs that screen for cholesterol, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and inflammation. Lab work cost not included.
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Learn how to navigate the grocery store with confidence and make choices that support health goals.
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Simple meditation techniques to support behavior change, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing.
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Resources to get you started and live an active life
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A virtual follow-up visit to review lab changes, discuss progress, and map out next health goals.
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Practical tools designed to support consistency during the program and beyond.
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Encouragement, accountability, and shared momentum from the Plant Docs team and fellow participants.
This program is a strong fit if you’re…..
Curious about plant-based eating but unsure where to start
Concerned about chronic health conditions
Tired of confusing nutrition advice and extreme approaches
A busy person who wants structure, guidance, and accountability
Want to learn more about Jumpstart results?
Read our study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine → HERE
What participants commonly experience
What hundreds of typical Jumpstart participants have experienced in just 1 month:
10-20% Decrease in Total Cholesterol & LDL Cholesterol
If elevated, a drop in Blood Pressure by 10 points
Reduced inflammatory markers by 30%
Better glucose control with a drop in A1c
Weight Loss of about 1 pound a week (ideal weight loss)
These aren’t testimonials, they’re real health measurements from real people. Like you.
Also…
More energy and mental clarity
A healthier, more confident relationship with food
Better sleep, digestion, and overall well-being
Practical skills for making healthy eating easier
Motivation and momentum for lasting change
Individual results vary. This program focuses on education, support, and sustainable habit change.
Hear what Mary has to say about the Jumpstart!
How the program works:
Format: Live, virtual
Length: 1 meeting per week for 5 weeks
Fall Dates: Tuesdays|October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
Led by: Plant Docs Physician and Dietitian team
Optional Lifestyle Telemedicine Add-on:
To enhance your Jumpstart experience, Lifestyle Telemedicine will offer you a personal board-certified physician licensed in your state, who will meet with you 2 times for 30- minutes during the program. This service is designed for participants who take medications for blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol and want additional physician oversight as their health improves. $350 fee
Licensed and Board Certified Physicians provide:
Personalized medical review and oversight
Safe de-prescribing when appropriate
Guidance on lab results and biomarker improvements
Medical care fully aligned with the Plant Docs lifestyle-medicine philosophy
How to sign up for the Jumpstart AND also benefit from having a Lifestyle Telemedicine physician:
Sign up for the Plant Docs Virtual 5-Week Jumpstart Program
Sign up for Lifestyle Telemedicine Add-On for personal licensed medical care and monitoring
What Past Participants Are Saying
“I did not think the Jumpstart program would work but as my last-ditch effort, I was hoping it would work. Otherwise, I would have to join fat America and medicate myself with prescription pills to uncomfortably stay alive. Unbelievably the results I had been trying to reach for over two years were met in just a few short weeks: a drop in bad cholesterol, a rise in good cholesterol, a decrease in my inflammatory markers, weight loss amongst many other health benefits. I finally understand what it means to eat to live and not live to eat. Highly recommend The Plant Docs - Everyone needs to know about them! With my super supportive husband, we will continue this lifestyle.”
— Kelly P.
“I am thrilled with the result of the class. In just 4 weeks, I lowered both my overall cholesterol and my LDL. I have more energy and feel better overall on a whole food, plant-based diet and plan on continuing eating this way. The cooking tips and recipes were easy and healthy!”
— Sara L.
Ready to Get Started?
Join a supportive, physician-led program designed to help you feel better, eat with confidence, and build habits that last.
Spots are limited to keep the experience interactive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Jumpstart Your Health! is a physician-designed program grounded in nutrition and lifestyle medicine research.
Plant Docs has also studied the program itself. Research on Jumpstart participants published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found significant improvements in several cardiovascular and metabolic health markers after a one-month whole-food, plant-based nutrition intervention.
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Jumpstart is led by the Plant Docs team, including physicians and other health and nutrition professionals with expertise in lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.
The program combines evidence-based education with practical guidance to help participants understand not only what to eat, but how food and lifestyle choices can affect long-term health.
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Jumpstart combines physician-designed education, practical cooking and food skills, group support, and evidence-based guidance in one structured five-week program.
Rather than focusing on perfection or short-term dieting, Jumpstart helps you understand the science behind whole-food, plant-based nutrition and gives you practical tools for shopping, cooking, meal planning, and creating habits you can maintain long after the program ends.
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Not at all. Jumpstart is designed to meet you where you are, including if you've never tried plant-based eating before.
You'll receive step-by-step guidance, recipes, practical food strategies, cooking instruction, and support to help you incorporate more whole plant foods into your life. The emphasis is on progress, not perfection.
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Many people who participate in Jumpstart take medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Because significant dietary changes can affect blood pressure and blood sugar, participants taking medications should keep their personal healthcare provider informed and discuss whether additional monitoring is appropriate.
For participants who want individualized medical care and medication management during the program, Plant Docs also offers access to an optional Lifestyle Telemedicine program provided by an independent medical practice.