FOOD FOR LIFE | Online Plant-Based Cooking & Nutrition Class
Monday, April 17, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET on Zoom
Improve your health, maintain a healthy weight, and manage or eliminate chronic health conditions by adopting a plant-based diet.

CLASS TOPICS
Foods for Digestive Health reviews how a plant-based diet can improve and even eliminate digestive tract conditions, such as GERD/heartburn, IBS/Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBD/Crohn’s/ulcerative colitis, and gallstones. Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet can reduce your risk of colon cancer and improve your overall wellness by establishing a healthier gut.
- See a short video with medical experts covering plant-based nutrition studies related to digestive tract conditions and diseases
- Learn about the bacteria in your intestines and their impact on your health
- Discover how dairy milk and meaty meals can negatively impact your gut health
- Find out about cancer-causing carcinogens present in grilled meat, poultry, and fish
- Discover how a fiber-rich diet based on plant foods can alleviate many GI tract conditions, including hemorrhoids
- Watch a cooking demonstration to build knowledge and skills
- Learn how to make three recipes you can enjoy at home
- Explore useful resources and handouts related to plant-based eating and digestive health
CLASS BENEFITS FOR YOU
Supportive group discussions about how to include delicious plant-based meals in your busy lifestyle
Informative handouts with plant-based nutrition tips for additional learning
Short, fact-based video segments presented by medical and nutrition experts from the Physicians Committee
Recipe demonstrations using inexpensive, wholesome, plant-based ingredients, with a copy of the recipes for you to try at home
Practical suggestions on replacing meat, dairy, and other animal products with tasty, plant-based ingredients
Tips for preparing healthy, low-cost vegan (plant-based) meals at home
Question/answer time
LET’S TALK ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD!
Hi, I’m Deb Czech, founder of Planted Platter. I’ve enjoyed excellent health on a plant-based diet since 2012 and would like to share with you what I’ve learned about cooking at home, dining out, and optimizing vegan nutrition. I am a licensed Food For Life instructor and a vegan cooking coach based in Saratoga Springs, New York, serving the upstate Capital Region.
Food for Life is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking program that provides an innovative approach to diet-related chronic diseases. Designed by the physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Food for Life promotes healthful eating based on the latest scientific research.
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CLASS DETAILS
Online Classes Are Convenient
This class is taught online via Zoom. Join from wherever you are! Use a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer for the best experience, though a mobile phone also works.
Receive Class Information via Email
All registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link, plus copies of handouts and recipes, a few hours in advance of each class.
Registration Deadline
Online registration ends 24 hours before the class.
Refund Policy
Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
In the rare situation where Planted Platter needs to cancel a class, all participants will be notified via email and will receive a full refund for that class.
Additional Questions?
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