Food for Life: Foods for a Healthy Heart

My name is Alexandra Dobre and I am a Plant-Based Educator and a Licensed Food For Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM). I provide evidence-based nutrition education and cooking classes that focus on a low fat, high fiber, whole foods plant-based diet. I have a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from AFPA and I've been vegan for the last 10 years. I'm here to share my passion for cooking with plants and show you how easy and delicious cooking with plants can be.  I also hold an MLIS and  doing an MEd part time.

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Learn the benefits of a low-fat, high fiber, whole foods plant-based diet for maintaining a healthy heart.

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As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to focus on heart health, especially with indulgent meals on the horizon. This class, part of the Food for Life program developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), will provide you with the knowledge and practical tools to take charge of your heart health through simple, sustainable diet and lifestyle changes.The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, conducting clinical research, and providing nutrition education. The Food for Life program, a core initiative of PCRM, is designed to teach people how a low-fat, high-fiber, whole foods plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease.In this class, we will explore key cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and how diet can directly improve or even reverse these conditions. By focusing on heart-friendly, plant-based recipes and nutrition strategies, the goal is to guide participants toward adopting healthier eating habits that reduce the risk of heart disease.This session is more than just a lecture—it's a cooking demonstration where I will show you how to prepare delicious, heart-healthy meals. While the class is demonstration-based, you are encouraged to try the recipes at home afterward and reflect on your experience. Participants will also receive handouts with easy and affordable recipes, perfect for staying on track during the holiday season and beyond.Featured Class Topics:<ul><li>High blood pressure: A plant-based diet rich in potassium can help lower blood pressure.</li><li>High cholesterol: Focus on high-fiber foods to reduce cholesterol levels.</li><li>Atherosclerosis: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol can reduce plaque build-up in the arteries and improve blood flow.</li></ul>Recipes demonstrated:<ul><li>Lemon Berry Pancakes</li><li>Irresistible White Bean Dip</li><li>Sesame Quinoa Salad</li></ul>Length: 2 hoursFormat:<ul><li>Part 1: Lecture video</li><li>Part 2: Cooking demonstration</li></ul>Who is this class for? Anyone interested in learning more about how to protect their heartWhere: Online via Zoom

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