Food for Life: Cancer Project

Antioxidants which are mainly found in fruits and vegetables are critically important to halt free-radical damage and boost immunity. This class will explore foods that are rich in protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and zinc. Studies have demonstrated the ability of diets rich in vegetables and fruits to boost immunity. Based on scientific research, those eating a plant-based diet (in this case vegetarians) have approximately double the natural killer cell activity (natural killer cells engulf and destroy cancer cells) compared to non-vegetarians. Learn how to prepare a colorful, scrumptious, immune-boosting meal.

In this class, attendees learn about nutrition while asking questions and enjoying cooking demonstrations, all in a supportive online group setting.  Recipes and handouts will be provided prior to class. Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. Early Bird and Buddy Discounts are available. 

About Your Instructor

Laurie Courage is a Certified Plant-Based Nutrition Educator, Health Coach and Chef and founder of Encouraging Greens Inc.. She helps people on the brink of a health crisis restore their health and enjoy an energetic life for years to come by helping them understand what and how to eat, offering both personalized health and wellness coaching programs and group nutrition/cooking classes online and on Long Island. 

In the 10 years since improving her own health, she has well exceeded her earlier goal to save 100 lives by studying with several plant-based leaders. She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition, licensed as a Food For Life Educator, certified as a Starch Solution Certification Graduate and Diet and Lifestyle Intervention Practitioner, Nutrition Educator, Professional Plant-Based Chef, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Professional Never Binge Again Coach, Healthy Teachers Program instructor and Certified Whole Food Plant-Based Certified Provider.

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