Food for Fitness

Whether participants are competitive athletes or individuals with active lifestyles, this course will provide insight into the best plant-based foods and nutrients to power athletic performance and physical activity. Similarly, participants will learn dietary strategies to reduce inflammation and support recovery outcomes. The class features a cooking demonstration of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.
 

Featured Class Topics
• Learn the foods and nutrients that provide optimal nutrition for active and athletic lifestyles.
• Explore how a plant-based diet reduces inflammation and improves
recovery.

• Examine macronutrients—carbohydrate, fat, and protein—and learn why
plant-based sources are optimal for athletes.
 

[Note: This is a hybrid class in which there will be in-person attendees as well as virtual attendees. Those attending on Zoom are welcome to participate via questions/comments in the chat.]