What we’re about
Join this fast growing movement in adopting a Whole Food Plant Based dietary lifestyle (WFPB) Come to learn more with group discussions, sharing, videos, lectures, cooking demonstrations, and eating!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Food For Life Class ~ Food for FitnessSanta Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sundean Hall, Santa Cruz, CA
Optimal Fuel for Your Active Life
Whether you are a competitive athlete, an individual with an active lifestyle, or someone contemplating getting more exercise, this class will provide insight into the best plant-based foods and nutrients to power athletic performance and physical activity. Similarly, you will learn dietary strategies to reduce inflammation and support recovery outcomes, as well as why exercise is so important for overall health.This two-hour PCRM Food for Life class features a video, handouts, discussion, and cooking demonstrations of 3 delicious, health-promoting dishes. Please RSVP here.
Featured Class Topics
- Learn the foods and nutrients that provide optimal nutrition for active and athletic lifestyles.
- Explore how a plant-based diet reduces inflammation and improves recovery.
- Examine macronutrients—carbohydrate, fat, and protein—and learn why plant-based sources are optimal for athletes.
About the Facilitator
Susan Lavelle is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Lifestyle Medicine, a PCRM Food for Life Instructor, and a Rouxbe Plant-based Culinary Program graduate.The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a national nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, particularly good nutrition, and supports higher standards in research. The Physicians Committee’s Food for Life classes are designed to empower those seeking to fight diseases with the healing power of foods.
Additional Information
Please note that we will be serving food samples, not a meal. You are welcome to bring your own meal and eat during class if you like.To Find Us
Drive towards the back of the parking lot. About halfway down you will see a smaller parking lot towards the left. We are in Sundean Hall, between the side parking lot and the street.Donations are Appreciated.
All donations go to support the nonprofit Eat for the Earth. - Part Two: Intro to South Indian CuisineSanta Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sundean Hall, Santa Cruz, CA
Back by Popular Demand: South Indian Food Demo!
South Indian cuisine offers a vibrant mix of flavors characterized by the liberal use of spices, coconut, and tangy tamarind. It's known for its unique blend of spicy heat, aromatic spices, and the refreshing coolness of coconut, creating a multi-layered and satisfying eating experience.The use of spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, fenugreek, and asafoetida complemented with tangy tamarind, creamy coconut and chillies etc. adds complexity and depth to the flavors. In this demo, Vasu Shashtry will demo how they can be used in cooking vegetables, grains, and sauces.
In keeping with Eat for the Earth's commitment to food that is good for you, good for the Earth, and good for all Lifekind, these dishes will all be whole food plant-based, free of added oil, and low in salt, while still being incredibly delicious! Please RSVP here.
Join Eat for the Earth for a wonderful opportunity to learn about South Indian Cuisine, and be prepared to enjoy tasty food!
About the Presenter
Vasu Shashtry is known for her huge heart, commitment to service, and incredibly delicious, healthy Indian food!To Find Us
Drive towards the back of the parking lot. About halfway down you will see a smaller parking lot towards the left. We are in Sundean Hall, between the side parking lot and the street. Please RSVP here.Donations are Appreciated.
All donations go to support the nonprofit Eat for the Earth.
