Food for Life
​Health Education & Cooking

​Food for Life is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking class program that provides an innovative approach to diet-related chronic diseases. Designed by a team of physicians, nurses, and dietitians, of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the Food for Life program promotes healthful , eating based on the latest scientific research.  
Each Food for Life class includes:
  • Detailed information about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage disease.
  • Cooking demonstrations of delicious healthful recipes.
  • Practical cooking skills and tips for incorporating healthful eating habits into daily life.

Classes includes video, hand-outs, food samples (for in-person classes), and discussion, all in a supportive, motivational atmosphere to support participants on their wellness journey.

To learn more about the variety of courses that Nancy can teach, link here. Please contact Nancy of you interested in any of the Food for Life programs. 

CURRENT OFFERINGS BELOW
FOOD FOR LIFE - Let's Beat Breast Cancer- Food for Healthy Living   //  ZOOM ONLINE
Thursday, Oct 22, 2020 5:30-7:30 PM 

Cost: $35 guest // FREE for BARN members
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In honor of Breast Cancer awareness month, join plant based chef and Food for Life instructor Nancy Travis as we explore the power of food to regulate our hormones.
Certain  cancers  are  significantly  affected  by  hormones:  breast,  uterine,  and  ovarian cancer in women and prostate and testicular cancer in men. In this class we will look at the latest research from the book “Your Body in Balance” by Dr Neal Barnard published in 2020 examining the role certain foods play in possibly reducing the  risk  for  cancer  and  help  enhance  survival  for  those  who  have  been diagnosed. This class will include a video, quiz, cooking demo, recipes, handout on food choices for cancer survival, as well as lots of tips and tricks for plant-based eating from Nancy. 
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