Revolutionizing 'The Plate' : A Nutrition Workshop for the Whole Family. This year the USDA replaced the Food Pyramid with the new nutrition model 'The Plate'. Join Karen Boateng, Teacher and Certified Nutritionist, as she takes us through the fascinating new research in Nutrition; in a Kid Friendly way! Tips on how to get picky kids to eat more whole grains, fruits and veggies. Healthy organic food samples and recipe ideas. School lunch ideas and more. The new Plate Model emphasizes eating more fruits and vegetables as well as alternative sources of protein like beans, seeds, and nuts. Learn how to save hundreds of dollars per year by NOT buying expensive meats, dairy, and processed foods. It's surprisingly simple. Eating primarily a whole foods plant based diet can help lower cholesterol, prevent and/or reverse heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases and provide for a vibrant healthy life. *Kare Boateng is an Early Childhood Educator and Certified Nutritionist practicing in the East Bay. She specializes in a Whole Foods Plant Based lifestyle approach to Personal Nutrition Counseling, weight loss and weight management assistance, cancer prevention and recovery strategies, eating solutions for those with diabetes, heart disease, food allergies, and more. For more information, visit http://pearleafnutrition.com , email karen@pearleafnutrition.com, or call (925) 914-2229.
