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

Cooking to Combat COVID-19
Online Course

Join Nancy and Cindy Thompson for a four-class online series, Wednesdays, June 3-June 24, 6-8 PM

​Cost: $60 for the 4-class series or $20 for a single class. Online Zoom classes includes: nutrition information, live cooking demos, recipes, cooking tips, and healthy meal ideas! ​
Boost Your Immunity! ​
​Get Food for Life’s lifesaving information right in the comfort of your home!

​People with lifestyle-related underlying conditions are among the most vulnerable to the ravages of COVID-19. But what’s not being discussed is that plant-based diets are scientifically proven to prevent and may even reverse diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”

​June 3 – Reducing Risk Factors: Immune-Boosting Foods
Explore foods rich in protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and zinc and learn how to make a colorful, scrumptious, immune-boosting meal!

June 10 – Reducing Risk Factors: Foods for a Healthy Heart
and Blood Pressure 
Learn how a plant-based diet can help improve several risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and high blood pressure. Includes heart-healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

June 17 – Reducing Risk Factors: Fighting Diabetes with Food
Learn how to adopt a low-fat, low-sugar, plant-based approach, review the latest science behind this approach, explore simple ideas for g

June 24 – Reducing Risk Factors: Foods for Maximum Weight Control  Lose weight without skipping meals!  Learn how to comfortably fill up with whole foods by incorporating fiber into your diet. Delicious high-fiber recipes, without the cardboard taste, included.