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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
DESCRIPTION:VegMichigan and Livonia Public Library present Plant-Based Nutrition by Chantal Singer. \nAre you ready to begin your journey to a healthier life? Eating more plant-based foods can help! Chantal Singer will discuss the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to your diet. She will share with you all of the best plant-based foods you should be eating that are not only super nutritious but incredibly delicious as well!\n\nChantal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for St. Joseph Mercy Health System’s Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute teaching plant-based eating and lifestyle medicine as part of the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program. Chantal is very passionate about plant-based eating for human health\, planetary health\, and animal welfare. She can be found on Instagram @plant_based_nutritionist.\n\n\nPlease register in advance for this presentation here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsceqtqTwqHNdTodiP10DDGx_CUhohOs2M \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/nutrition-for-plant-based-health/
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SUMMARY:Plant-Based 101: Compassionate Eating
DESCRIPTION:VegMichigan in partnership with The Humane Society of Huron Valley is excited to present Plant-Based 101: Compassionate Eating. \nAre you curious about plant-based eating but not sure where to start? Join VegMichigan to learn how easy it can be to add more great tasting plant-based meals to your diet which can improve your health and\, at the same time\, benefit animals and the environment. VegMichigan member and volunteer\, Kim Korona\, will share practical tips\, valuable resources\, and a few heartwarming stories of her own experience eating plant-based for almost 20 years. \nWe ask you to please RSVP HERE \nBut if you are joining us last minute\, here is the Zoom link: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81207447754?pwd=UTFDYUJ6aHozdEY0TUhCRTFoUUVEdz09 \nMeeting ID: 812 0744 7754 \nPasscode: 109219
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/plant-based-101-compassionate-eating/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T180000
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SUMMARY:Take the Plant Plunge
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take charge of your health and boost your immune system? Dive into a plant-based lifestyle with our 5 week online Plant Plunge!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nMarc tackled type 2 diabetes\, high cholesterol\, high blood pressure\, and obesity with a plant-based lifestyle—no more insulin shots or metformin! Take the plunge and learn exactly how he did it. \nDive in with us! Our Plant Plunge starts Monday\, November 9th\, 2020 and you’re invited to join us! (If you join after November 9th you will receive a recording of the session you missed) \nCheck out what people are saying about the Plant Plunge: \n“I had a weight of 298.6 lbs at the start of the new journey. After 2 months of embracing the vegan lifestyle I now have a weight of 277.8 lbs. Along with the weight I have lost inches along with the intangibles of having more energy as well as quality sleep at night to recover and start a new day. This is not a journey that will be ending anytime soon. I plan on being in it for the long haul. Thank you for educating me on the benefits of this new lifestyle.”–Matt \n“I’m very frugal and I am happy to say it’s the best money I spent in 2018. The valuable information\, encouragement and support I got helped me get much healthier. I feel good about reducing my impact on the environment and reducing suffering. Kim and Marc are very sincere about making themselves available to people. That’s a lot of bang for the bucks.” — Lisa \nHere’s what you’ll get with the Plant Plunge: \n\n5 live online classes with Marc & Kim (Can’t join at the scheduled time? No worries–we record the sessions so you can listen later.)\nPhone consultation with Marc & Kim to design a plan for your unique situation(optional).\nMeal ideas\nCooking demos\nShopping strategies\nHelpful emails\nRecipes\nInstruction for label reading\nTips for eating out\, social situations\, and more!\n\nSpecial price $49.00  –  PLUS VegMichigan Members get $10 off when you register with the promotion code VEGMICH \nRegister HERE \nSchedule: \nMonday\, November 9\, 6pm-7pm \nMonday\, November 16\, 6pm-7pm \nMonday\, November 23\, 6pm-7pm \nMonday\, November 30\, 6pm-7pm \nMonday\, December 7\, 6pm-7pm \nMarc Ramirez\, B.S. Kinesiology\, is a TEDx presenter\, motivational speaker\, and certified Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). \nKim Ramirez\, A.B.\, is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified through Rouxbe Cooking School\, has a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition with T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies\, and is a certified Food for Life instructor with PCRM. \nDisclaimer: By enrolling in this event I understand that the information presented is not intended to replace the advice of my medical doctor or other health care professional and that the information and materials presented are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice\, diagnosis\, or treatment. I understand that results vary among individuals and there are no guarantees regarding the results I may or may not experience. I understand that I am encouraged to consult my health care provider regarding any changes I make to my lifestyle and diet. By providing my email information I will receive information from Chickpea and Bean\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \nCheck out Chickpea & Bean
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/take-the-plant-plunge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T183000
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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
DESCRIPTION:VegMichigan and Ferndale Area District Library present Plant-Based Nutrition by Chantal Singer. \n\nRegister here: http://tiny.cc/veglibrary\nOr\, you can join us on the day/time of the event by clicking here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83039096609\n\nAre you ready to begin your journey to a healthier life? Eating more plant-based foods can help! Chantal Singer will discuss the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to your diet. She will share with you all of the best plant-based foods you should be eating that are not only super nutritious but incredibly delicious as well!\n\nChantal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Michigan Medicine’s Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Weight Management Clinic. Chantal is very passionate about plant-based eating for human health\, planetary health\, and animal welfare. She can be found on Instagram @plant_based_nutritionist.\n\nThis presentation will be made available virtually. The library will email the link to registered attendees on the day of the presentation.
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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED 101
DESCRIPTION:Join VegMichigan and the Milford Public Library for a virtual presentation by humane educator Kim Korona\, who will discuss how eating a plant-based diet will benefit your health\, animals\, and the environment. \nKim Korona received a B.A. from Goddard College in VT\, and an M.Ed. from Cambridge College in MA in affiliation with the Institute for Humane Education. She previously worked for the Michigan Humane Society in both advocacy and education. She also worked as a workshop facilitator for the Institute for Humane Education where she provided training on living a MOGO life\, or a life that does the Most Good\, Least Harm\, to people\, other species\, and the planet and how to teach humane education. While at HEART\, a non-profit education organization\, for the past decade\, she has developed curricula and other educational resources that promote compassion\, critical thinking\, and empowerment through topics related to animal protection\, environmental ethics\, and social justice. She has taught humane education programs to youth of all ages and conducted professional development training for educators and advocates\, and she currently serves as their Senior Program Director. Kim is a member of the Association for Professional Humane Educators\, serves on the executive board of the Humane Education Coalition\, is on the advisory board of the Raven Corps.\, a youth-focused activist organization focused on promoting the benefits of plant-based eating\, and she is an active volunteer for VegMichigan. She has been vegetarian for 20 years\, vegan for 17 years\, and believes that together we can create a healthier\, more compassionate\, equitable\, and sustainable world for all through our personal choices and on a systemic level. \nPlease RSVP through the Milford Public Library here (registration opens Thursday\, September 10).
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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED NUTRITION (PRIVATE EVENT)
DESCRIPTION:VegMichigan and One My Own of Michigan present Plant-Based Nutrition by Chantal Singer. \nAre you ready to begin your journey to a healthier life? Eating more plant-based foods can help! Chantal will discuss the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to your diet. She will share with you all the plant-based foods that are not only super nutritious\, but incredibly delicious as well! \nChantal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Michigan Medicine’s Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Weight Management Clinic seeing children and families suffering with obesity. Chantal is very passionate about plant-based eating for human health\, planetary health and animal welfare. She can be found on Instagram @plant_based_nutritionist.
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SUMMARY:COOK PLANT-BASED WITH VEGMICHIGAN
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Wednesday\, August 19 at 6:30pm as VegMichigan partners with Wayne Public Library to host a plant-based cooking demo with Kim Ramirez of Chickpea and Bean\, a Food For Life instructor certified through Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. \nKim will be cooking Vegan Sloppy Joes\, Coleslaw with Sweet and Tangy Dressing\, and Cookie Dough Balls for dessert! Kim will not only demonstrate the cooking methods for these three dishes\, but she will also talk about all the great nutritional benefits that come with including more plant-based foods like these into your diet. \nThe recipes are below so it will be easy to follow along and take notes. Delicious and nutritious\, you can’t go wrong with this meal! \nVegan Sloppy Joes – Coleslaw with Sweet and Tangy Dressing  – Cookie Dough Balls \nThis presentation will through Zoom and all of the sign-in info is below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81124172036?pwd=WjFWZlZhNENXYkxOMEJMRThQQzdqdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 811 2417 2036\nPassword: 897581
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SUMMARY:PEACE BEGINS ON YOUR PLATE A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit\, Citizens for Peace and VegMichigan present “Creating a More Compassionate World for All Living Beings and the Planet” – a virtual presentation connecting peace to the food we eat. Tom Progar and Kim Korona will discuss how peaceful actions can begin every day on our plates by sharing the ethical\, sustainable\, and health benefits of a plant-based diet. They will talk about the work that VegMichigan is doing to promote plant-based eating through the state\, and how it is becoming easier to adopt more plant-based meals into one’s diet as more grocery stores and restaurants are offering vegan options. \nTo register and receive the Zoom meeting link\, please email Tada Gunter at tadajoyful@gmail.com. For more information call 734-425-0079 or go to www.citizens4peace.com. \n Tom Progar is the president of VegMichigan. Kim Korona works as a Senior Program Director for a nonprofit called HEART\, serves on the advisory committee for The Raven Corps\, a plant-based youth activist organization\, and serves on the executive board of the Humane Education Coalition. They will share their hope for creating a more compassionate\, equitable\, and sustainable world for all living beings and the planet through education and advocacy.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/peace-begins-on-plate-virtual-presentation/
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SUMMARY:PLANT BASED IMMUNITY BY DR. JOEL KAHN
DESCRIPTION:Join VegMichigan for a free virtual presentation on plant-based immunity presented by Dr. Joel Kahn\, on Wednesday\, July 8 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Kahn will explain the immune system and discuss our diet’s role in keeping it strong. \nTo register online with a Clinton-Macomb Public Library card\, click here. If you are not a Clinton-Macomb Public Library cardholder\, please call 586-226-5040 to register. For more information\, email info@cmpl.org.   \nDr. Kahn serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine\, Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has authored 5 books\, the latest of which is the Plant-Based Solution. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He writes health articles\, is a commentator on Fox 2 News\, has a national public TV show\, The Whole Heart Solution\, and has been seen on The Doctors and Dr. Phil show. Dr. Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career but he’d like to prevent them from happening in the first place. Dr. Kahn and his family are the owners of the very successful GreenSpace Cafe\, a plant-based restaurant in downtown Ferndale\, where they prove that healthy food can also taste great! He has been plant-based for over 40 years and lectures across the country on optimal health and diet. He can be found at www.drjoelkahn.com.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/plant-based-immunity-dr-joel-kahn/
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SUMMARY:EMBRACING A PLANT BASED LIFESTYLE
DESCRIPTION:Former University of Michigan football player and TEDx presenter\, Marc Ramirez\, will discuss how he reversed Type 2 diabetes and other illnesses with the power of plants. His wife Kim will share tips and tricks about what to shop for and how to prepare food while transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. Marc has a wonderful story to share and will inspire you to make positive changes in your own life. \nThis event is free\, but please register through the Novi Public Library by clicking here.
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