Do you have any chronic diseases? Are you taking a medicine every day for a health-related
condition? Have you heard about the positive changes friends and families–young and old–are
experiencing with a plant-based lifestyle? This seminar offers something to you.

Are you concerned about the health of our planet? Do you wonder what you can do to make an
impact on our environment? Do you have a care for those experiencing hunger across the
globe? Then this seminar offers something to you.

Finally, if you have a concern that you want to learn about healthier eating but you can’t
imagine ever giving up meat and animal products, that is OK! You are welcome. We are not
going to force you to give up anything. If you are interested in healthier eating, then this will be
for you too.

The seminar:
In six sessions, participants will learn about the benefits of whole food, plant- based eating. Participants will be presented with the scientific evidence of the health benefits associated with a whole food, plant-based diet. An explanation of how animal and dairy consumption in today’s world harms our bodies will be presented. Biblical principles will be included in order to provide faith-based support and topics for reflection. Strategies for implementing a whole food, plant-based diet in one’s life will be explored and developed. Recipes and cooking skills will be presented. A tasting of a whole food, plant- based recipe will be offered at each session!

Materials:
The book The ‘Plan A’ Diet by Cyd Notter will be used to begin each presentation. This book combines whole food, plant-based nutrition and a Christian perspective related to our health and wellbeing. Participants will be asked to read 2-3 short chapters each week. The book can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or other book sellers.

Seminar facilitators:
Michael Rehbein MD., a pediatrician, adopted a whole food, plant-based diet over 8 years ago because of concerns related to his family history of heart disease. Health benefits began very quickly. Studying more about the science of nutrition and health, he learned that the health benefits extend much wider than just heart disease. Much of the chronic health conditions that affect so many can be prevented and even healed through a plant-based lifestyle.

Michael earned a plant-based nutrition certificate through the Center for Nutrition Studies. Additionally, in 2020 he became board-certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. He is committed to sharing with others the health benefits of adopting a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

Ann Marie Rehbein, Lutheran deaconess, adopted a whole food, plant-based lifestyle a year after her husband did. She will share practical advice on how to make the transition to a plant-based lifestyle.

Questions? mrehbein@me.com