Nutrition Essentials

Minds on Meals Friends & Family Day

Kickstart Your Health: Weight Control and Diabetes Prevention

Based on the Physicians Committee’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart book, this class promotes a low-fat plant-based diet for preventing some of the most common chronic diseases. Grounded in evidence-based science, this class will empower participants by revealing the whys and hows—the knowledge and skills—for effective and long-term weight loss and maintenance in support of overall health. 

Participants receive helpful, easy-to-follow handouts and guides to cement learning and ease them into implementation of new dietary changes, including healthy menu ideas, weekly menu planning guides, suggested plant-based recipe substitutions, an easy-to-follow fiber-tracker, and more. 

Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 AM EST for a special, family-friendly edition of Kickstart Your Health, focusing on simple nutrition steps for weight control and diabetes prevention.

This season, let’s come together to learn, connect, and find hope because thriving health is our greatest gift.

Whether you’re:

• looking to lose weight,
• wanting more energy,
• curious about plant-based eating,
• trying to support someone you love, or
• looking for a fresh start before January… (don't wait until January)

this class is for you.

You’ll watch an educational nutrition video, enjoy a guided discussion, and learn practical ways to make healthy eating simple and doable even in this busy season.

Bring a friend, spouse, sister, neighbor, or coworker — everyone is welcome.

This class is our gift to you.

💚 What You’ll Learn

✔ Why low-fat, plant-based eating supports weight and blood sugar
✔ What to eat in a day (with examples, not overwhelm)
✔ Simple shopping swaps most families can afford
✔ How to start with a 7-day warm-up challenge

🎁 What You’ll Leave With

✔Meal ideas
✔ A daily menu template
✔ Encouragement and clarity
✔ Shared experience with someone who matters to you

🌱 Why Friends & Family Day?

Community accelerates change. When we learn together, we stick with it.

This special free class is designed to create connection, learning, accountability, and fun as we close the year and prepare for 2026.

👩🏽‍🏫 Instructor

Led by Sahrah Yashaahla, certified Food for Life instructor and health and wellness coach.

🎉 Reserve your spot — and invite someone you care about.