Food for Life

Food for Life: Kids Health Poor diet and lack of exercise put today's children at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer later in life. A foundation for healthy eating is needed to lessen the risk for chronic diseases. The curriculum highlights the...

Food for Breast Cancer Prevention and Survival. Half a century ago, the United States declared a “war on cancer,” yet current statistics predict that during our lifetime, one in eight women will develop breast cancer. Research has shown that more than one-third of all...

The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Class format: welcome...

Your thyroid gland regulates your body’s use of energy. If it is not producing enough hormones (hypothyroidism), you will feel sluggish. If it is overproducing hormones (hyperthyroidism), you may feel revved up with a rapid pulse and other symptoms. In the United...

In a public health climate where, 68 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight and millions have diabetes, the need for a lifestyle change is greater than it has ever been. These classes offer a chance to discover which foods are optimal for weight management,...