August 2018
KickStart Your Health: Pelham Medical Center/ Greer, SC
DATES: Thursdays August 9th, 16th, & 23rd
TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pelham Medical Center /Medical Offices
COST: $75 ($25 per class OR Special Couples Price: $120 per couple / 20% discount
The Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health classes offer a chance to discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics including blood pressure and digestion, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health. In the classes, attendees do all of this while enjoying a cooking demonstration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive setting.
Featured Class Topics:
- Power of Your Plate
- Let’s Go!
- Getting in Gear
- Breaking the Food Seduction
- Keys for Natural Appetite Control
- Digestive Health
- Healthy Blood Pressure (BONUS: How Foods Fight Cancer)
Each class is 2-hours and includes a 15-20 minute DVD lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition discussion and tips, live cooking demo of THREE new recipes each class, and a light meal of delicious plant-based foods.
2755 South Hwy 14| Greer, SC 29651
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August 2018
Wellness Begins in the Kitchen / Workshop & Cooking Demo
DATE: Tuesday, August 28th
TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sammy Williams Center | Hendersonville, NC
COST: $15/person
Join Dr. Sven Jonsson and Terri Edwards, Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, to learn the keys to lifelong wellness.
This introduction to plant-based nutrition includes a presentation from Dr. Sven Jonsson, followed by recipe demo of three healthy recipes with plentiful samples.
Featured Topics:
- Plant-based nutrition research and facts
- How to use food to heal the body
- Cooking demonstration
- Delicious healthy foods to sample
About Dr. Sven Jonsson, MD
Dr. Sven T Jonsson, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He uses plant based nutrition in treating, reversing and also preventing chronic disease. Patient based approach towards nutrition teaching and also support.
Sammy Williams Center | 301 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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September 2018
The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival / Spartanburg, SC
DATES: TUESDAYS— September 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th (4 week class)
TIME: 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
WHERE: Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, SC
COST: Paid for by grants and only open to Gibbs patients.
INCLUDES:Delicious plant-based meal each class, short video lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, recipes, and educational materials
“Registration for this class is required. The $100 tuition for this class is being paid for by our generous community donors and commitment to all 4 classes is required.”–GCC
Join us for this 4-week class where you’ll learn the tools to enhance your immune system to fight off cancer! Whether you are a cancer survivor or not, this class will be beneficial in learning tips regarding cancer-fighting foods.
Each class is 2-hours and includes a 15-20 minute DVD lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition discussion and tips, live cooking demo of THREE new recipes each class, and a light meal of delicious plant-based foods.
Empower yourself to start the journey to better health today! Space is limited, so register today!
Each participant will receive a copy of the textbook, The Cancer Survivor’s Guide, by Dr. Near Barnard.
101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303, United States
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October 2018
KickStart Your Health: Spartanburg Regional Medical Heart Wellness Center / Spartanburg, SC
DATE: Tuesdays October 2nd, 9th, & 23rd (3-week class, skipping 16th)
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Spartanburg Regional Medical Heart Wellness Center
COST: $75 ($25 per class OR Special Couples Price: $120 per couple / 20% discount
The Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health classes offer a chance to discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics including blood pressure and digestion, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health. In the classes, attendees do all of this while enjoying a cooking demonstration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive setting.
Featured Class Topics:
- Power of Your Plate
- Let’s Go!
- Getting in Gear
- Breaking the Food Seduction
- Keys for Natural Appetite Control
- Digestive Health
- Healthy Blood Pressure (BONUS: How Foods Fight Cancer)
Each class is 2-hours and includes a 15-20 minute DVD lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition discussion and tips, live cooking demo of THREE new recipes each class, and a light meal of delicious plant-based foods..
299 East Pearl Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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2018
Plant-Based Nutrition Workshop: The Basics & Getting Started: Spartanburg Regional Heart Wellness Center, SC
DATE: TBA (one-time workshop)
TIME: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Spartanburg Regional Medical Heart Wellness Center
COST: $15/person
Join us for this introduction to plant-based nutrition that includes a 45-minute presentation, followed by 15 Q&A and short recipe demo. Come gain knowledge and explore the power of food for healing the body.
Featured Workshop Topics:
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What is plant-based nutrition and its benefits
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How do I get started
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What can I expect
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And much more….
299 East Pearl Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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2018
Disarming Diabetes: The Power of Food to Prevent & Treat Diabetes / Spartanburg, SC
DATES: Mondays (TBA) (5-week class)
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
COST: $100 (4 classes )
Join us for this 5-week class where you’ll learn tools to repair insulin function and reverse type 2 diabetes, and be able to control your blood sugar three times more effectively than with the standard dietary regimen for people with diabetes.
You’ll learn to prepare delicious meals that will improve how your body responds to insulin and reverse the defining symptoms of diabetes. Empower yourself to start the journey to healing today!
Each class is 2-hours and includes a 15-20 minute DVD lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition discussion and tips, live cooking demo of THREE new recipes each class, and a light meal of delicious plant-based foods.
299 East Pearl Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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2018
KickStart Your Health: Hendersonville / Hendersonville, NC
DATE: TBA (3-week class)
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Sammy Williams Center
COST: $90/person ($30 per class) or $145/ couple (any two people that register together, a 20% discount)
The Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health classes offer a chance to discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics including blood pressure and digestion, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health.
In the classes, attendees do all of this while enjoying a cooking demonstration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive setting.
Featured Class Topics:
- Power of Your Plate
- Let’s Go!
- Getting in Gear
- Breaking the Food Seduction
- Keys for Natural Appetite Control
- Digestive Health
- Healthy Blood Pressure (BONUS: How Foods Fight Cancer)
Each class is 2-hours and includes a 15-20 minute DVD lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition discussion and tips, live cooking demo of THREE new recipes each class, and a light meal of delicious plant-based foods.
What is the Sammy Wilson Center
The Council on Aging for Henderson County offers “Lunch at the Sammy,” a congregate dining program at the Sammy Williams Center. The program affords older adults an opportunity to socialize, connect to resources available in the community, and enjoy a nutritious meal in fellowship with others. Membership is free and open to all Henderson County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Fresh meals are prepared daily by the chefs at the Carolina Village. Events and activities occur each month, with special events planned around holidays.
301 N Justice Street/ Hendersonville, NC 28739
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2018
Health & Fitness Begin in the Kitchen / Workshop & Cooking Demo
DATE: TBA
TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: YMCA / Greenville, SC
YMCA Metro office building, which is to the right and behind the Caine Halter building
COST: $15/person
Join Dr. Beth Morris Motley from Greenville Family Medicine and Terri Edwards, Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, to learn the keys to lifelong wellness.
This introduction to plant-based nutrition includes a presentation from Dr. Beth Morris Motley, followed by recipe demo of three healthy recipes with plentiful samples.
Featured Topics:
- Plant-based nutrition research and facts
- How to use food to heal the body
- Cooking demonstration
- Delicious healthy foods to sample
About Dr. Beth Morris Motley
Dual board certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with focus on dietary prevention and reversal of disease.
Relevant experience includes internship with Dr. John McDougall, participation in Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s Heart Disease Reversal Program, research and advocacy work at PCRM with Dr. Neal Barnard, and internship with Dr. Ron Weiss (Ethos Health).
Active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, leader of the Lifestyle Medicine Education Collaborative, and faculty member at USC SOM Greenville.
YMCA Caine Halter / 723 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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Food for Life, Plant-Based Nutrition and Cooking Series:
KickStart Your Health
Diabetes Prevention & Treatment
Cancer Prevention & Survival
Employee Wellness Program
Kids Health Program
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Plant-Based Starter Kit
