Kickstart Your Health

The Food for Life "Kickstart Your Health" program consists of 5 classes that include nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, food sampling and peer support!  

Class 1: Introduction: The Power of your Plate

This class will assist you in preparing to start a low-fat, plant-based diet. Information will be provided on grocery shopping and menu planning. 

Recipes demonstrated: Green Monster Smoothie, Braised Kale, Quick Black Bean Chili

Class 2: Let's Go!

You will receive additional tools to successfully transition to a low-fat, plant-based diet. 

Recipes demonstrated: Green Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal, Chickpea Salad with Orange Miso Dressing, Portobello Fajitas

Class 3: Getting in Gear

Discover how to enjoy dining out while following your healthier way of eating!

Recipes Demonstrated: Breakfast tofu scramble, Mexican Kale and Blue Corn Salad, Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, Peas and Pine nuts

Class 4: Breaking the Food Seduction

Explore the reasons why certain foods can be so difficult to resist and how to combat food cravings.

Recipes Demonstrated: Fruited Breakfast Quinoa, Red Curry Chickpea and Sweet Potato Soup, Ginger Noodles

Class 5: Keys for Natural Appetite Control

Learn how to use food as the best medicine for appetite control!

Recipes Demonstrated: Refreshing Mint Smoothie, Curried Lentil and Tomato Stew, Brown Basmati Rice