Presented by Eugene Plant Based Providers (EPBP)
Join us for this 5-month series sharing evidence-based information for improving our physical and mental health through the power of plants and lifestyle medicine. These monthly classes will take place in the Kalapuya Community Room and Camas Teaching Kitchen at the Eugene Family YMCA.
Sunday, February 23
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Charlie Ross, DO, and Scott Wagnon, PA
Topic: Introduction to the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Focus on Food as Medicine: How have our food choices changed over the last 100 years? Why do we have so much chronic disease? How can we use our food as medicine? Q&A time included!
Cost: $5 for Y members | $8 for community members
Sunday, March 23
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Sunshine Seitz, Professional Chef
Topic: Cooking Demostration Plus Food Prep Techniques and Tips to Help Reduce Mealtime Stress
Watch as Sunshine makes a simple, affordable, yummy, nutritionally dense WFPB recipe, and enjoy a sample once she’s done. Also, she’ll share her best tips and techniques for making food prep easier. Q&A time included!
Cost: $8 for Y members | $11 for community members
Sunday, April 27
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Charlie Ross, DO, and Scott Wagnon, PA
Topic: Achieving Health and Reversing Disease with Food Choices
What is food addiction and why do we care? How can we prevent, reverse, and improve chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and other chronic conditions through our food choices? Q&A time included!
Cost: $5 for Y members | $8 for community members
Sunday, May 25
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Eric Colgrove, MD and Charlie Ross, DO
Topic: Healthy Lifestyle Choices for the Whole Family (especially children and teens!)
What are the healthiest food choices for childhood and teenage years? How can we improve children’s cognition and behavior with food choices? What are the barriers to change and how can we encourage children to choose healthier food options? Q&A time included!
Cost: $5 for Y members | $8 for community members
Sunday, June 22
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Eric Colgrove, MD and Akinyi Colgrove
Topic: Cooking Demonstration Plus Tips on Including Kids in Meal Prep
Watch as Dr. Colgrove and his wife Akinyi make another simple, affordable, yummy and nutritionally dense WFPB recipe that will satisfy adults and kids alike, and enjoy a sample once they’re done. Q&A time included!
Cost: $8 for Y members | $11 for community members
