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Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health

In a public health climate where 68 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese and millions have diabetes, the need for a lifestyle change is greater than it has ever been.

 

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Depending on one's perspective, the Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health classes are about losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight, or simply embracing an overall healthful diet. For some people, it's the first time the idea of not restricting amounts of foods but rather choosing the right foods has been the guiding principle for losing weight and staying healthy. Lower cholesterol, better diabetes control, lower blood pressure, as well as improvements in energy and mood are some of the many benefits people experience on this diet.

 

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The FFL Kickstart Your Health classes offer a chance to discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics including blood pressure and digestion, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health. In the classes, attendees do all of this while enjoying a cooking demonstration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group setting.

This is a 5 class series on Wednesdays starting September 18th through October 16th.

Series Cost: $249

All Classes: 6:30-8:30pm

Class 1: Power of Your Plate

Class 2: Let's Go!

Class 3: Getting in Gear

Class 4: Breaking the Food Seduction

Class 5: Keys for Natural Appetite Control

Each two-hour class features a DVD, discussion, and the opportunity to taste plant-based dishes, usually following a cooking demonstration. This program is a 5 class series. Cost for the series is $249.

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