Food For Life Classes

Evidence-based plant nutrition and cooking instruction

The Physicians Committee is a national nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, good nutrition, and supports high standards in research. The Physicians Committee’s Food for Life classes are designed to empower those seeking to fight diseases with the healing power of foods.

In-person and virtual offerings.

Food For Life Class Offerings

  • Kickstart Your Health

    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.

  • Food for Fitness

    A diet comprising whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables has been shown to provide the ideal fuel for any physical activity and enhanced recovery. This stand-alone class delivers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals that fuel optimal fitness and recovery.

  • Power Foods for the Brain

    Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging. But how we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. In this stand-alone class, you will learn strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function including how to prepare brain health promoting meals.

  • Diabetes Initiative

    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.

  • 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.

  • Kids Health

    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.

  • Healthy Basics

    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.

  • Nutrition Essentials

    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.

  • Foods for a Healthy Heart

    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Research, however, shows a plant-based diet does not just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it. In this stand-alone class learn about the key role of healthful eating habits and other lifestyle factors in heart health.

  • Cancer Project

    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.

  • Let's Beat Breast Cancer

    Featured Class Topics:

    Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer

    Fueling Up On Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods

    Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives

    Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control

    Food for Breast Cancer Prevention and Survival

  • 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.

  • African American Culinary Heritage (6 Class Series)

    The African American Culinary Heritage curriculum is intended to inspire and empower healthful eating for the purpose of preventing and arresting chronic diseases disproportionately affecting African Americans by connecting to culturally relevant recipes. The course will also help participants seeking to prevent or overcome high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health conditions that disproportionately affect African Americans.

  • Employee Wellness

    The Power of Food for Workforce Health

    Featured Class Topics :

    Power on Your Plate

    Let’s Go!

    Getting in Gear Breaking the Food Seduction

    Keys for Natural Appetite Control

    Digestive Health

    Introduction to How Food Fight Cancer

    Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes

    Healthy Blood Pressure