Take Charge of Your Health! Foundational Nutrition Class offered online by
Tammy Schwartz,
Certified Health Educator
In this 2 hour class, you will gain an understanding of what the science shows as to how we should be eating as well as how to evaluate health and nutrition information. We cover the foundation of what good nutrition looks like, including the evidence behind it. We explore dietary myths–including carbohydrates & protein and what our needs really are, supplementation & the power of whole food nutrition, and ideas for incorporating more plant foods in your diet–including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. We also look at ideas for meal planning, preparing healthier meals and how to develop healthier habits. Register at www.siouxcreekwellness.org
The Wellness Forum has been helping people to achieve and maintain optimal health all over the world for over 12 years, using reliable scientific evidence as a basis for all of our programs. One of the reasons we are able to tell you the truth about these very important issues is that we are not funded by food manufacturers, agricultural organizations, drug companies or other institutions, and our recommendations about health are not influenced by advertising and other forms of remuneration.
As a biochemist with a Ph.D. in cellular biology from Stanford University, Dr. Ray has worked in the arena of degenerative diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Because of a personal discovery regarding her own health in 1994, preventative concepts in health, such as whole food nutrition, became her new direction in research.Today Mitra shares what she continues to learn about prevention around the world. She currently holds seminars in the United States, Canada and Europe, and has sold over a million copies of From Here to Longevity audios, DVDs, and books.
Other Recommended Books/Websites
“THE CHINA STUDY”–Dr. T. Colin Campbell *If you had to choose one book about nutrition, I recommend this be it. Dr. Campbell lays the foundation on the health benefits of whole foods, plant based nutrition–providing many years of reliable science (much of which he was a key part of). www.plantbasednutrition.org
“PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE”–Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. *Dr. Esselstyn has an incredible record of reversing heart disease–even in the sickest patients–using whole food, plant based nutrition. This book describes that amazing research as well as how you can become heart-attack proof. www.heartattackproof.com
“DR. NEAL BARNARD’S PROGRAM FOR REVERSING DIABETES”–Dr. Neal Barnard *A must read for anyone with diabetes to learn what the science shows–and it is different from what you are often told. Dr. Barnard shares the possibilities of what whole food, plant based nutrition can do for diabetics. www.pcrm.org
(Website only) PHYSICIAN’S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE–Dr.Neal Barnard/President Filled with great health information, free resources/handouts on a variety of health topics, recipes and much more! www.pcrm.org
COOKBOOKS/WEBSITES: (Great resources for incorporating more plant foods in your diet)
“THE MCDOUGALL QUICK & EASY COOKBOOK”–Dr. John McDougall & Mary McDougall *Plant based recipes you can prepare in 15 min or less. Great nutrition information spread throughout as well. www.drmcdougall.com
PHYSICIAN’S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE–online plant based recipes *many delicious recipes. www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/index.html