CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Plants for Life

PLANTS FOR LIFE is a 2-hour workshop for Kaiser Permanente members. There is no fee to attend and light refreshments will be provided. Learn the science behind a plant-based lifestyle, gain practical tips and recipes that you can start immediately to improve your health.
Why Choose a Plant Based Diet?

• Weight loss without counting calories or measuring portions
• Reduce or eliminate the need for medication(s)
• Reduce joint pain
• Increase energy
• Improve your digestion and eliminate acid reflux

Available for Kaiser Permanente members only

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WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-BASED DIET RESOURCES

• Food as Medicine Jumpstart – Booklet from American College of Lifestyle Medicine
• The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet – Forks over Knives
• The Vegan Kickstart App – Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

RECOMMENDED MOVIES

• The Game Changers, available free on Netflix or on Prime, etc., Trailer:  https://youtu.be/iSpglxHTJVM
• Forks Over Knives Documentary

WEBSITES FOR PLANT BASED RECIPES

• Forks Over Knives Recipes 
• Saint Luis Veg Girl, Caryn Dugan
• Brenda Davis RD, look under recipes
• Nutmeg Notebook
• Plantiful Kiki
• Chef AJ

PLANT-BASED COOKBOOKS

• Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior : Jane Esselstyn
• Forks over Knives, The Cookbook : Del Sroufe
• Engine 2 Cookbook : Rip Esselstyn

How to Sauté without Oil!

COOKING DEMO WEB SITES

• The Doc & Chef
• Ann and Jane Esselstyn

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES FOR NUTRITION INFORMATION

• • NutritionFacts.org by Dr. Michael Greger
  • Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine

 

PODCASTS and BOOKS

• The Exam Room Podcast: Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
• The Rich Roll Podcast: How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Gregor

 

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

Open Facebook and Click on Groups.  In the “Search Groups” field enter: Plants for Life San Diego.

When you see our banner, you’re in the right spot. Send us a request to join.  Answer the membership questions.  Enjoy the recipes under “Files”!

 RECOMMENDED VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

• Vitamin B12: Under age 65: 50 mcg daily or 2,000 mcg weekly.
• Vitamin B12: Over age 65:  1,000 mcg daily
• Vitamin D: 2,000 i.u. daily.
• Iodine: 150 mcg daily. Use Iodized salt.  Also found in Multiple Vitamins and Seaweed.
• Omega 3 Fatty Acid: Ground Flaxseed, 1 to 2 tbsp per day and Walnuts.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS

• Focus on WHOLE plant foods, increase
  non-starchy VEGGIE
• Eat a large SALAD (or two) every day, the bigger the better.
• Eat a large VEGGIE BOWL, STIR FRY, or large bowl of SOUP or
• Have FRUIT for dessert.
• Eat fruits and vegetables first (the lowest calorie density foods.)
• Avoid: oil and fat (especially saturated fat), salt, and added sugar.
• Limit bread, tortillas, and pasta.
• Limit: nuts, seeds, and dried fruit (use as condiments, not snacks).
• Don’t drink calories – drink water, tea, or coffee!
• Green smoothies can be an exception if used as a meal replacement.