Join us on an evidence-based journey towards a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle!

Food Rx: Using Food as Medicine!

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:

Heart Disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Gastrointestinal Disturbances

& more

What to Expect:

food programs

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

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

The cost of the classes is FREE!

 

2024 Dates:

Fall classes begin Sept. 3rd, and run for eight weeks. Classes are held Tues. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Classes fill at 50 participants to register now!

  • Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
  • Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Location: Parkridge Hospital Diagnostic Center. 2205 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
  • Taught By: Chrissie Smith, Food for Life instructor
  • For more information, contact Paula Irwin at pirwin@ymcachattanooga.org


REGISTER NOW 

 

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