xpost: Food for Life: Digestive Health and Favoring Fiber (Pt. Washington)

-posted by Jennifer G. for Laurie C.-

Laurie Courage is a Certified Food For Life Educator with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and founder of Encouraging Greens Inc. She offers group nutrition/cooking classes that help people on the brink of a health crisis to restore their health and enjoy an energetic life for years to come by helping them understand what and how to eat.

Laurie writes, "In a public health climate where two out of three adults in the US are overweight or obese, the need for lifestyle change is greater than it has ever been. So many are suffering from a fiber-poor diet which is contributing to several chronic health conditions. Fiber plays a key role for digestion, weight loss, and cancer prevention, and can even reverse disease. Don't be confused by packaged goods that add fiber; the best source is whole foods.

Researchers identified 20 studies which analyzed fiber intake and risk of colorectal polyps, precursors to colorectal cancer. Those who consumed the most fiber had a 28 percent lower likelihood of developing colon polyps, compared with those who consumed the least fiber."

This is a combined program, offering all of the nutrition education from 2 PCRM Food for Life classes - "Digestive Health" and "Favoring Fiber" - along with 5 delicious recipes to sample in 3 hours. This class offers a unique opportunity to:

• Acquire knowledge about the link between diet and diseases of the gut
• Experience the benefits of plant-based nutrition
• Learn the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health
  In this class, attendees learn all of this while enjoying cooking demonstrations, tasting delicious, healthful dishes and taking home useful class materials and recipes, all in a supportive group setting. This class is limited to 8 participants.

$50 per person. Pre-registration required. Use this Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-for-life-digestive-health-and-favoring-fiber-tickets-42217442507

Food for Life is a community-based nutrition education program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). PCRM is a nonprofit organization of doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion.

FAQs

• What is the exact address for the class?

The class will be held in Port Washington NY. Exact location will be sent to confirmed participants via email 1 week prior to class.

• How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send a message to Laurie via this page. She will try to respond quickly. You can also call her at 516-365-3551.

• What's the refund policy? Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

To manage food and materials purchases, we can provide refunds up to seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the class. Thanks for your understanding. However, if you wish to transfer your enrollment to a friend, please contact Laurie and she will confirm your request up to 24 hours in advance.

Information about Laurie's additional upcoming classes is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/laurie-courage-encouraging-greens-inc-12424691261