Digestive Health / Favoring Fiber, Plant-Based Nutrition and Cooking Class

Digestive Health / Favoring Fiber, Plant-Based Nutrition and Cooking Class

The question most of us should be asking is not where we get our protein, but rather, where do we get our fiber.

By Laurie Courage, Encouraging Greens Inc

Date and time

Sunday, June 2 · 1 - 4pm EDT

Location

Encouraging Greens

Location shared prior to class Port Washington, NY 11050

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 3 hours

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 6 participants and pre-registration is required.


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Frequently asked questions

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 an email through the contact form on this page. I will try to respond quickly. You can also call Laurie Courage at 516-365-3551.

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

To manage food and materials purchases, we can only provide refunds up to seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the class. After that, there are no refunds. Thanks for your understanding. However, if you really can't make the class (we will miss you) you can transfer the registration to a friend

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Laurie Courage, Encouraging Greens Inc

Laurie Courage is a Certified Plant-Based Nutrition Educator and Health Coach and founder of Encouraging Greens Inc. She helps people on the brink of a health crisis restore their health and enjoy an energetic life for years to come by helping them understand what and how to eat, offering both personalized health and wellness coaching programs and group nutrition/cooking classes on Long Island.

Laurie studied nutrition with several leading doctors and bio-medical researchers who are all experts on the link between food choices and health to learn about the evidence-based science behind plant-based nutrition. She has certificates from several leading plant-based nutrition programs: Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation // Certified Food For Life Educator with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) // Starch Solution Certification Course Graduate from Dr. McDougall’s Health and Medical Center.// Certified Diet and Lifestyle Intervention Practitioner and completed several courses in the Nutrition Educator Program through the Wellness Forum Institute for Health Studies // Graduate of the Rouxbe Professional Plant-Based Chef Certification Program // Studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute // Certified Health and Wellness Coach with over 20 years of coaching and mentoring experience // Member of the American College for Lifestyle Medicine // Whole Kids Foundation Healthy Teachers Program instructor // Whole Food Plant-Based Certified Provider via WFPB.org // Certified Professional Never Binge Again Coach.

Laurie teaches a variety of cooking/nutrition classes online and on Long Island when conditions permit. She coaches individual clients 1:1 and offers group coaching programs for those over 50 .

You can learn more about her coaching programs and up-coming classes at http://www.encouraginggreens.com.

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