food for life classes
I'm excited to bring you Food for Life classes designed by physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians.
In these sessions, I'll guide you through the fascinating world of nutrition and cooking, breaking down complex information into simple, practical advice.
Together, we'll explore how certain foods and nutrients promote health and fight disease, all in a supportive group setting. From lively nutrition lectures to hands-on cooking demonstrations, I'll be there every step of the way to empower you to make healthier choices.
Class Offerings
The following classes are offered as a four to eight week series, with one class per week.
The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition for Health
Based on the Physicians Committee’s online 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program, discover that the guiding principle for weight loss and good health is not restricting the amount of food eaten but rather choosing the healthiest foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. This course does not include live cooking demonstrations.
Featured Class Topics
Kickstart Your Health: Weight Control and Diabetes Prevention
Let’s Go (Begin Kickstart, Label Reading)
Getting in Gear
Weight Loss
The Power of Food for Health on a Limited Budget
Find out about the economic value and health benefits of plant-based foods. Attendees discover the relationship between diet and disease, get tips on planning a budget-friendly weekly or monthly menu, and enjoy cooking demonstrations that do not require costly cooking gadgets or equipment.
Featured Class Topics
The Power Plate
How Foods Fight Diabetes
Foods for a Healthy Weight
How Foods Fight Heart Disease
Grocery Store Tour (Supplemental Class)
The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management
Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed for better health. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group 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
The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention & Survival
Understand how to prepare cancer-fighting meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, high-fiber and low-fat foods, and healthy dairy alternatives. The series also provides information on planning meals and maintaining a healthy weight.
Featured Class Topics
Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer
Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods
Favoring Fiber
Discovering Dairy Alternatives
Replacing Meat
Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Immune-Boosting Foods
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Foods and Breast Cancer Survival (Supplemental Class)
Foods and Prostate Cancer Survival (Supplemental Class)
The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention & Treatment
Learn how a plant-based diet reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Each class offers a cooking demonstration and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting meals, along with easy and affordable recipes.
Featured Class Topics
Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control
The Glycemic Index
Keeping a Healthy Heart
Diabetes Care From Head to Toe
Making It Work for You
Food for Life: Let's Beat Breast Cancer
Gain insights into preparing cancer-fighting meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, and learn the importance of incorporating high-fiber, low-fat foods, and healthy dairy alternatives into your diet.
Featured Class Topics
Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer
Fueling Up On Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods
Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives
Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control
Food for Breast Cancer Prevention and Survival
The Power of Food for a Healthy Start
Learn the benefits of the Power Plate, which contains whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Children ages 9-12 will learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet while sampling delicious, kid-friendly recipes. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits for life.
Featured Class Topics and Objectives
Bang-Up Breakfasts
Learn the important role diet plays in the cancer process.In-Betweener Meals and Sweeter Deals
Identify the new four food groups using the Power Plate and understand the role of dietary fat, cholesterol, and fiber for overall health.Rainbow Lunches
Understand the importance of eating a “rainbow” of fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamins and minerals.Digging These Dinners
Recognize plant-based foods that are full of protein, calcium, and iron.
The Power of Food for Workforce Health
Our tailored program brings engaging classes directly to your workplace, providing employees with practical skills and knowledge for optimal well-being. From weight management strategies to exploring various health topics, each session is designed to empower your team with the tools they need to thrive. Elevate your workplace wellness with us and embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier workforce.
Featured Class Topics
Power on Your Plate
Let’s Go!
Getting in Gear
Breaking the Food Seduction
Keys for Natural Appetite Control
Digestive Health
Introduction to How Food Fight Cancer
Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
Healthy Blood Pressure
Food for Life: Your Body In Balance
Dietary choices have a surprisingly powerful effect on hormones and the problems they cause. The information provided in these classes explains the latest research and offers a new approach to treating, preventing, and even curing many of the most common and persistent health problems.
Featured Class Topics
Foods for Fertility
Curing Cramps and Premenstrual Syndrome
Tackling Hormone-Related Cancers
Reversing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Tackling Menopause
Curing Erectile Dysfunction and Saving Your Life
A Healthy Thyroid
Foods and Mood
Avoiding Environmental Chemicals
Single Class Offerings
The following classes are offered as a single stand alone class.
Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging. But how we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. In this stand-alone class, you will learn strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function including how to prepare brain health promoting meals.
Power Foods for the Brain
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Research, however, shows a plant-based diet does not just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it. In this stand-alone class learn about the key role of healthful eating habits and other lifestyle factors in heart health.
Foods for a Healthy Heart
A diet comprising whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables has been shown to provide the ideal fuel for any physical activity and enhanced recovery. This stand-alone class delivers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals that fuel optimal fitness and recovery.
Food and Fitness
“I may not know everything about food & nutrition, but I know a lot; enough to stay healthy, happy, and disease free. As Jack Reacher says: ‘I know I'm smarter than an armadillo’.”
— Elaine Jumes
When asked: “What would you tell a friend or family member about Elaine’s Food for Life classes?”
“Great for improving your health and possible heart disease and diabetes”
“I’m bummed I didn’t know it was a series; I would have signed up for all of them had I known.”
“Take this class; it is worth your time.”
“Very informative and informal; not intimidating at all.”
“Take it! Audience participation creates more questions that Elaine researches and reports back at the next Series! 😀”
“Go, & take the class!”