Helping People Improve Their Lives Through Food
Food for Life (FFL) is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking class program that provides an innovative approach to diet-related chronic diseases. Since 2001, FFL is a pioneer in delivering hands-on information about the direct role of plant-based nutrition in health and disease prevention to communities worldwide.
Food for Life is designed by physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians and promotes healthful eating based on the latest scientific research. Each Food for Life class includes:
- Specific information about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage disease
- Cooking demonstrations of delicious and healthful recipes
- Practical cooking skills and tips for incorporating healthful eating habits into daily life
- A supportive and motivational atmosphere to empower participants to take charge of their health with the foods that are put on their plates
Food For Life classes are only offered live locally or on Zoom where you can participate from anywhere. See National FFL Class Offerings. Many of the classes are offered as part of a series of classes. Some are also offered as individual sessions.
The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival
Understand how to prepare cancer-fighting meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, high-fiber and low-fat foods, and healthy dairy alternatives. The series also provides information on planning meals and maintaining a healthy weight.
Featured Class Topics
- Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer
- Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods
- Favoring Fiber
- Discovering Dairy Alternatives
- Replacing Meat
- Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Immune-Boosting Foods
- Maintaining a Healthy Weight
- Foods and Breast Cancer Survival (Supplemental Class)
- Foods and Prostate Cancer Survival (Supplemental Class)
The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Learn how a plant-based diet reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Each class offers a cooking demonstration and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting meals, along with easy and affordable recipes.
Featured Class Topics
- Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
- The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
- Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
- Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control
- The Glycemic Index
- Keeping a Healthy Heart
- Diabetes Care From Head to Toe
- Making It Work for You
The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management
Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed for better health. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group setting.
Featured Class Topics
- Power of Your Plate
- Let’s Go!
- Getting in Gear
- Breaking the Food Seduction
- Keys for Natural Appetite Control
- Digestive Health
- Healthy Blood Pressure
The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition for Health
Based on the Physicians Committee’s online 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program, discover that the guiding principle for weight loss and good health is not restricting the amount of food eaten but rather choosing the healthiest foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. This course does not include live cooking demonstrations.
Featured Class Topics
- Kickstart Your Health: Weight Control and Diabetes Prevention
- Let’s Go (Begin Kickstart, Label Reading)
- Getting in Gear
- Weight Loss
The Power of Food for Health on a Limited Budget
Find out about the economic value and health benefits of plant-based foods. Attendees discover the relationship between diet and disease, get tips on planning a budget-friendly weekly or monthly menu, and enjoy cooking demonstrations that do not require costly cooking gadgets or equipment.
Featured Class Topics
- The Power Plate
- How Foods Fight Diabetes
- Foods for a Healthy Weight
- How Foods Fight Heart Disease
- Grocery Store Tour (Supplemental Class)
The Power of Food for a Healthy Start
Learn the benefits of the Power Plate, which contains whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Children ages 9-12 will learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet while sampling delicious, kid-friendly recipes. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits for life.
Featured Class Topics and Objectives
- Bang-Up Breakfasts
Learn the important role diet plays in the cancer process. - In-Betweener Meals and Sweeter Deals
Identify the new four food groups using the Power Plate and understand the role of dietary fat, cholesterol, and fiber for overall health. - Rainbow Lunches
Understand the importance of eating a “rainbow” of fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamins and minerals. - Digging These Dinners
Recognize plant-based foods that are full of protein, calcium, and iron.
African American Culinary Heritage
Learn the benefits of the Power Plate, which contains whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Children ages 9-12 will learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet while sampling delicious, kid-friendly recipes. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits for life.
Featured Class Topics and Objectives
- Bang-Up Breakfasts
Learn the important role diet plays in the cancer process. - In-Betweener Meals and Sweeter Deals
Identify the new four food groups using the Power Plate and understand the role of dietary fat, cholesterol, and fiber for overall health. - Rainbow Lunches
Understand the importance of eating a “rainbow” of fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamins and minerals. - Digging These Dinners
Recognize plant-based foods that are full of protein, calcium, and iron.
Cooking to Combat COVID-19
Lifestyle-related underlying health conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are associated with the worst COVID-19 outcomes. But people often don’t know that plant-based diets are scientifically proven to prevent and even reverse many of those diseases. Learn important nutrition information, cooking tips, and recipes for optimal health during the pandemic.
Featured Class Topics
- Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Immune-Boosting Foods
- Foods for a Healthy Heart
- Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
- Foods and Mood
Food for Life: Your Body In Balance
Dietary choices have a surprisingly powerful effect on hormones and the problems they cause. The information provided in these classes explains the latest research and offers a new approach to treating, preventing, and even curing many of the most common and persistent health problems.
Featured Class Topics
- Foods for Fertility
- Curing Cramps and Premenstrual Syndrome
- Tackling Hormone-Related Cancers
- Reversing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Tackling Menopause
- Curing Erectile Dysfunction and Saving Your Life
- A Healthy Thyroid
- Foods and Mood
- Avoiding Environmental Chemicals
I began my plant-based journey to health and happiness in 2012, with low expectations and poor health. Surprising and rapid results sparked a desire to help others believe in their own power to improve health and avoid disease through food choices that lead to a longer, vibrant, and compassionate lifestyle. Learn more…
