Power Your Plate

This class establishes the initial steps of getting ready to start a low-fat, plant-based diet. Once you decide to make lifestyle changes, where and how to start can be overwhelming. This initial class is about getting ready by considering what this diet entails, what groceries to purchase, and what a healthful menu will look like. The next seven days will be a week of preparation and planning, and after that, we will jump into the diet.

Based on the successful 21-Day Vegan Kickstart book from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, (PCRM), this series guides participants on a journey toward healthy weight loss, maintenance, and an overall healthful and sustainable diet. For some participants, this may be the first time food choice is prioritized over restricting food amounts as a guiding principle to support long-term health. This is a lifesaving learning experience bolstered by delicious plant-based recipes that help to lower cholesterol, control diabetes, lower blood pressure, and even boost energy and mood. Each class features a cooking demonstration and handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.