21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart: Orientation Session

A virtual health empowerment program presented by Plant Powered Metro New York Chronic illnesses like hypertension, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes can be prevented, treated, and sometimes even reversed using food as medicine. Join our 21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart to dig into evidence-based nutrition science and learn practical skills for a healthy plant-based lifestyle — including how to make delicious meals with the nutrients your body needs to thrive. You’ll have the support of our culinary educators, nutrition experts, facilitators, and lifestyle mentors. Jumpstart schedule: Orientation Session: Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 - 9:00 PM ET Educational Sessions: Sunday evening sessions from October 22 - November 15 Group Mentorship Meetings: Wednesdays , October 25 - November 8, 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM ​Farmers' market tours for local participants: weekends TBA For more information and to register: www.plantpoweredmetrony.org/jumpstarts.html Register by Sunday, October 15. Fees range from $250 to $50. You choose the rate that best fits your budget! Open to residents of the New York metro area and beyond. Participants will have the opportunity to voluntarily take part in a study of the program, expected to be conducted by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s School of Public Health. The jumpstart is presented in partnership with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and SUNY Downstate School of Public Health.