Your thyroid gland regulates your body’s use of energy. If it is not producing enough hormones (hypothyroidism), you will feel sluggish. If it is overproducing hormones (hyperthyroidism), you may feel revved up with a rapid pulse and other symptoms. In the United States, the main cause of thyroid problems is...

Classes are chosen from the Cancer Project list and are held in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), unless specifically requested. With having 3 daughters, and having friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is a special campaign that I am grateful to be a part of each year. “The...

This is a 9 day class. The series is meant to be taught on a weekly basis. Class topics: Power on Your Plate Let’s Go Getting in Gear Breaking the Food Seduction Keys for Natural Appetite Control Digestive Health Introduction to How Food Fight Cancer Introduction to How Foods Fight...

Food for Life (FFL) is a nutrition education program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). PCRM is a non-profit organization with over 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists, and over 175,000 members with the goal of improving lives through evidence-based research on food and nutrition. Cody has her own...

Since it’s clear through research that having pre-existing conditions such as obesity, heart disease, or diabetes can make the COVID infection more severe. By eating foods that help reduce these conditions, and improve immunity, decrease inflammation, risks of poor outcomes of COVID infection can be decreased. (stie PCRM) This series...

Based on Dr. Barnard’s book, Your Body in Balance, these topics dive into how dietary choices effect hormones and the problems they cause. The information provided in these classes explains the latest research and offers a new approach to treating, preventing, and even curing many of the most common and...

Learn the benefits of the Power Plate, which contains whole grains, legumes, fruits, adn vegetables. Children ages 9-12 will learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet while sampling delicious, kid-friendly recipes. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy...

Understand how to prepare cancer-fighting meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, high-fiber and low-fat foods, and healthy dairy alternatives. The series also provides information on planning meals and maintaining a healthy weight. Each topic below is an individual class: Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High...

Learn how a plant-based diet reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Each class offers a cooking demonstration and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting meals, along with easy and affordable recipes. Class topics/objectives: Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes The...