-posted by Jennifer G. for Laurie C.-

Laurie Courage is a Certified Food For Life Educator with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and founder of Encouraging Greens Inc. She offers group nutrition/cooking classes that help people on the brink of a health crisis to restore their health and enjoy an energetic life for years to come by helping them understand what and how to eat.

Laurie writes, "Eleven percent of the U.S. adult population has Diabetes including nearly one-third of those 65 and older. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure, and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease."

The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. This is a combined program, offering all of the nutrition education from 2 PCRM Food for Life classes - "Intro to How Foods Fight Diabetes" and "Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control," 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 Diabetes
- 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 8 participants.

$50 per person. Pre-registration required. Use this Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-for-life-diabetes-nutrition-and-cooking-class-tickets-41333271929

Food for Life is a community-based nutrition education program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). PCRM is a nonprofit organization of doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion.

FAQs

- 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 a message to Laurie via this page. She will try to respond quickly. You can also call her at-3551.

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

To manage food and materials purchases, we can provide refunds up to seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the class. Thanks for your understanding. However, if you wish to transfer your enrollment to a friend, please contact Laurie and she will confirm your request up to 24 hours in advance.

Information about Laurie's additional upcoming classes is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/laurie-courage-encouraging-greens-inc-12424691261