Troy, MI 48084
The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, & for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help improve blood sugar levels & prevent complications. These meals are affordable & can be quite delicious & satisfying. A low-fat, plant-based approach offers a new tool that many have found to be very useful. In this class, we will review the latest science behind this approach, consider some simple ideas for getting started, sample four dishes & explore helpful resources!
RECIPES:
Good-Enough-for-Guests Green Salad
Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potatoes or Toasted Brown Rice
Chocolate Cherry Nirvana Smoothie
NOTE: All foods prepared in this class are vegan & completely free of dairy, egg, gluten & peanuts. Some dishes may contain corn or soy (in which case, certified organic ingredients will be used).
COST: $20
SAVE ON FUTURE DIABETES CLASSES!
This is the first class in PCRM's (Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine) Food for Life cooking & nutrition education series entitled THE POWER OF FOOD FOR DIABETES PREVENTION & TREATMENT. Deb Klungle of Nourished Body is offering the 4-class series in early 2015, & those who take this introduction session will receive a $10 discount on the series! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE SERIES.
About the PCRM Food for Life Diabetes Initiative
Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Nearly 11% of the U.S. adult population has diabetes (up from 8% in 2007), & nearly 1/3 of those 65 & older have the disease. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure & various problems due to nerve damage & circulatory problems, such as erectile dysfunction or lower-extremity amputation. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes & can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease.
The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends & family members, with new information & skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration & provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy & affordable recipes.
A well-planned plant-based diet has many nutritional benefits & has been demonstrated to be as acceptable as the portion-controlled diet for diabetes management. A plant-based diet has also been endorsed by the American Dietetic Association & described as a safe choice in the 2009 American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care for Diabetes.
Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is the text used in the diabetes classes. The book includes a wealth of nutrition information & recipes. You may purchase a copy from your favorite retailer or directly from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).
CONTACT:
| Deb Klungle |
Certified Vegan & Raw Food Chef, Nutritionist & Educator Certified Food for Life Cooking & Nutrition Instructor (PCRM.org) |
| 248.497.4189 |
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
SIMPLE, NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS
Our classes teach you how to prepare plant-based dishes, both raw & cooked, that are quick & easy so even busy people with no kitchen experience can make every day. Our recipes also call for ingredients that can be found in any local health food store & most grocery stores. No special ordering of expensive exotic foods required.
We focus on nutrient-dense whole foods that will nourish your body to keep you healthy & give you the energy to get through the day. And we want you to put the best foods available in your body so only organic ingredients are used whenever possible.
But really, it's all about the taste! Eating is an experience that should be enjoyed! We know you won't eat something if you don't like it, no matter how good it is for you. So we make sure our recipes are not just healthy, but satisfying & full of flavor, too.
THERE ARE SO MANY FREE RECIPES ONLINE. WHY TAKE A CLASS?
Yes, you can find plenty of recipes online & videos on YouTube - all for free. But Nourished Body classes are not just about the food; they are about the education. We can teach you more in 1-2 hours than what you might find surfing the internet for an entire day because we have already done the reading & have the experience. A live class provides an opportunity for you to interact with a real person, & ask questions & get practical answers that help you follow a healthy lifestyle every day. We also explain why some things are healthy & others are not. And of course, you also get to try the food to see if you like it before you spend a lot of money on a complicated recipe that calls for ingredients you've never even heard of.
Nourished Body classes are also about community. Attending a class makes you part of a group of like-minded people who are there to support you & your healthy lifestyle. We always have lively discussions about various topics (not always food-related), & many participants share their knowledge & experience so you get to learn from them as well.
The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, & for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help improve blood sugar levels & prevent complications. These meals are affordable & can be quite delicious & satisfying. A low-fat, plant-based approach offers a new tool that many have found to be very useful. In this class, we will review the latest science behind this approach, consider some simple ideas for getting started, sample four dishes & explore helpful resources!
RECIPES:
Good-Enough-for-Guests Green Salad
Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potatoes or Toasted Brown Rice
Chocolate Cherry Nirvana Smoothie
NOTE: All foods prepared in this class are vegan & completely free of dairy, egg, gluten & peanuts. Some dishes may contain corn or soy (in which case, certified organic ingredients will be used).
COST: $20
SAVE ON FUTURE DIABETES CLASSES!
This is the first class in PCRM's (Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine) Food for Life cooking & nutrition education series entitled THE POWER OF FOOD FOR DIABETES PREVENTION & TREATMENT. Deb Klungle of Nourished Body is offering the 4-class series in early 2015, & those who take this introduction session will receive a $10 discount on the series! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE SERIES.
About the PCRM Food for Life Diabetes Initiative
Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Nearly 11% of the U.S. adult population has diabetes (up from 8% in 2007), & nearly 1/3 of those 65 & older have the disease. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure & various problems due to nerve damage & circulatory problems, such as erectile dysfunction or lower-extremity amputation. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes & can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease.
The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends & family members, with new information & skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration & provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy & affordable recipes.
A well-planned plant-based diet has many nutritional benefits & has been demonstrated to be as acceptable as the portion-controlled diet for diabetes management. A plant-based diet has also been endorsed by the American Dietetic Association & described as a safe choice in the 2009 American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care for Diabetes.
Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is the text used in the diabetes classes. The book includes a wealth of nutrition information & recipes. You may purchase a copy from your favorite retailer or directly from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).