USING FOOD AS MEDICINE
Join us on an evidence-based journey towards a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle!
In today's world the leading causes of disease are "Lifestyle" related. At the top of the list is poor nutrition. With our Food Rx: Using Food as Medicine classes you will learn the current evidence-based science of how food can prevent and reverse chronic diseases.
Our classes are designed by physicians, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and professional chefs to offer an easy-to-follow dietary approach based on scientific research.
Clinical and population studies show that a low-fat, plant-based diet is effective at improving blood glucose levels, promoting weight loss, reducing cholesterol, and lowering the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases (heart disease, Alzheimer's, cancer, and stroke).
Learn How to Prevent:
Learn How to Prevent:
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Gastrointestinal Disturbances
and more...
8 WEEK CLASS SCHEDULE
8 WEEK CLASS SCHEDULE
Class 1 Power of Your Plate
Class 2 Foods for a Healthy Heart
Class 3 How Foods Fight Diabetes
Class 4 How Foods Fight Cancer
Class 5 Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control
Class 6 Digestive Health
Class 7 Power Foods for the Brain
Class 8 Making it Work for You
Classes are FREE!
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
Meal planning and practical cooking skills
Learn to make healthy choices
Cooking demonstration with tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes
Resources and support for new healthy changes
Food samples of the recipes prepared in class
2025 Dates:
This 8-week class begins September 16. Classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
This class is open to 50 participants!
- September 16, 23, 30
- October 7, 14, 21, 28
- November 4
At: Parkridge Hospital Diagnostic Center. 2205 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
Taught By: Chrissie Smith, BS RN & Food for Life instructor
If you want more info, please contact Paula Irwin at: pirwin@ymcachattanooga.org
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