Whole Plant Food Transition (Changing to Healthy Lifestyles)

Name: Why We Crave: Science of Emotional Eating with Dr. Daphne Bascom
Start: 2025-08-20T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-20T23:00:00.000Z
Location: GreenFare Organic Cafe

5.0

68 ratings

Herndon, VA, US

1,616 members · Public group

Organized by Gwyn Whittaker

What we’re about

Change Your Diet, Change Your Life: What your daughter already knows…KickStart your life in NoVA. Almost everyone I know has a young woman in their home (daughter or granddaughter) who has “gone vegan”. This is usually a result of a love for animals, knowledge of the environmental impact of eating meat, or an understanding of the health benefits of whole plant food. All of these are compelling reasons to engage in a 21 Day program to truly see firsthand the personal health benefits that are derived from this sustainable lifestyle. In 2015, I led a 10 day, 50 person, whole food, plant based nutritional program called a PlantPure JumpStart, that resulted in life-changing results and the result was the GreenFare Organic Cafe, an educational restaurant whose purpose is not only to feed a delicious organic, whole plant meal (free of added salt, oil, and sugar), but to change a life. We show how lifestyle changes can lead to lower cholesterol (average reductions of 20% in Kickstarts), reduction or elimination of medications, increased energy and weight loss. You also will get an opportunity to attend dinner and a movie, authors with book signings, and the monthly 21 Day Kickstart.

Our goal is to create a community focused on health and wellness and to inspire people on their own journey. While their is a cost for the 21 Day Kickstart program with 4 classes and 42 meals, the majority of classes are free. We'd love to see you!

Upcoming events (4)

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Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTItalian Night at GreenFare!
GreenFare Organic Cafe, Herndon, VA
Enjoy all you can eat organic Italian delights at GreenFare: organic salad bar, 3 different organic dishes in the hot bar and a dessert for $37 plus taxes and tip. Register for ticket here

Salad Bar:

Organic Mixed Greens Salad (nuts)

Organic Fermented Beet Salad

Organic Tomato Caprese (nuts)

Organic Neapolitan Carrots Salad

Organic Orzo Pasta Salad (gluten)

Hot bar:

Organic Spinach Lasagna (gluten, soy)

Organic Mushrooms Linguini Carbonara (nuts, soy, gluten)

Organic Spaghetti ala Puttanesca (gluten)

Dessert:

Organic Chocolate Pizza

A fun night out to meet and connect while savoring a delicious, healthy buffet style meal. This is a community event with shared tables!
No carry out boxes are available for this event.
2 attendees
Wed, Jul 23, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTAbout Protein
GreenFare Organic Cafe, Herndon, VA
Pericles Silva reviews the latest science to optimize protein (how much you need, protein turnover, how to build muscle mass and why you lose it, health and slow the aging process. His wide knowledge of nutrition, sleep, fasting, and exercise pull a wide variety of knowledge and expertise to look and feel your best! Register for tickets here

Arrive by 5pm for dinner with those on the journey to health.

Pericles Silva is the Operations Manager and Chef at GreenFare Organic Cafe and has a masters in Sports Nutrition. Pericles is certified in Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell and a Food For Life Instructor from PCRM and started and ran the Health Starts Here program at Whole Foods Market. He was also a professional volleyball player.
3 attendees
Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTUnderstanding Hormones! Live with Shivani Doctor
GreenFare Organic Cafe, Herndon, VA
Live at GreenFare! Join your community for dinner from 5-5:30pm – lecture begins at 6pm.

Understanding Hormones – Cortisol and thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone effects. Both men and women are covered!
Free tickets here

Shivani Doctor, PA-C, BHMS, MPASBoard-Certified Physician Associate | Expert in Gut, Hormonal & Integrative Medicine

Shivani Doctor is a board-certified Physician Associate with over two decades of experience in integrating conventional and integrative medicine. With advanced training in functional medicine and counseling psychology, she specializes in gut health, hormonal balance, and lifestyle-based treatment strategies.

Shivani currently practices at Integrative Health and Aesthetics in Springfield, Virginia, where she helps clients navigate to optimal health with personalized care rooted in both science and compassion. Shivani blends her background in functional medicine and counseling with her training in Western medicine to deliver personalized and integrative care.

Her unique approach combines evidence-based medicine,root cause resolution strategies, lifestyle therapies, and a deep commitment to whole-person wellness.
1 attendee
Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTWhy We Crave: Science of Emotional Eating with Dr. Daphne Bascom
GreenFare Organic Cafe, Herndon, VA
Have you ever found yourself reaching for food, not out of hunger, but out of stress, boredom, or habit?

You are not alone.

Join us at GreenFare Organic Café for a special presentation with Dr. Daphne Bascom, a nationally recognized lifestyle medicine physician and women’s health expert, as she unpacks the hidden drivers behind cravings and emotional eating. Join us at 5pm for dinner and stay for the free lecture at 6pm

Free Tickets here

In this eye-opening and practical session, Dr. Bascom will explain how our brain, hormones, habits, and emotions all play a role in the way we eat. You’ll gain powerful insights into why certain cravings feel so intense and more importantly, how to shift from reactive patterns to intentional nourishment. This isn’t about willpower or restriction; it’s about awareness, empowerment, and aligning your choices with your health goals.

You’ll leave with actionable steps you can start using immediately to identify your unique triggers, regulate your cravings, and replace emotional eating with practices that support your plant-based lifestyle. Whether you're working on weight loss, hormone balance, or simply feeling more confident in your daily choices, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

About Daphne Bascom, MD:
Daphne is a health coach and Chief Operating Officer with The Vegan Gym. Before joining The Vegan Gym, Daphne was the Vice President of Population Health for St. Luke’s Health System in Kansas City and was a senior vice president and the medical director at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.

In 2018, Dr. Bascom also served as Y-USA’s Chief Health Officer. In this role, she helped local Ys define and operationalize local clinical integration strategies while leveraging existing evidence-based health programs.
1 attendee