CLASSES

Tracye McQuirter, M.P.H., leads vegan seminars worldwide and directed the nation’s first federally funded vegan nutrition program.  Her new book is titled By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight, and Look Phat.

Tracye is an expert at showing people how to eat good vegan food for better health, like this seminar participant:

“I lost twenty pounds and I am very happy about that, because I had been trying for a very long time, but to no avail. I can now read and understand food labels. I really enjoyed the class so much and learned a lot. Thank you so very much! I think the things I learned in the class have improved my life and will extend it.” — E. Jackson

Recent Classes: (More classes coming soon!)

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Eat Smart Program: Healthy Eating Classes in DC (THIS CLASS IS FULL!)

This series begins September 8, 2009 and is offered in partnership with the Vegetarian Society of DC. Tracye will show people how and why to eat healthy and delicious plant-based foods for better health. Classes include hands-on food demonstrations, how to shop healthy on a budget, nutrition basics, and how to eat out healthfully.

The course is once a week for 9 weeks for a one-time fee of $20 (that’s all!), or the fee can be waived if requested. We receive grant funding to teach the course to help improve the health of DC residents. Past participants have lowered their blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lost weight (up to 15 pounds), and learned how to cook healthier meals.

For more information, visit our Eat Smart web site at www.EatSmartProgram.blogspot.com.

We only have space for 75 people (25 people at either of three 3 locations), and those spaces fill up quickly. So, sign up soon by contacting us at 202-362-8349 or EatSmart@live.com.

Free Teleclass: How to Read Food Labels (THIS CLASS IS FULL!)

If you eat anything from a box, bottle, bag, can, or wrapper, you need this class.  For instance, did you know that 4 grams of sugar equals 1 teaspoon?  So if your fruit juice has 20 grams of sugar per serving, you’re drinking 5 teaspoons of sugar.  Double that if the bottle contains 2 servings.

Surprised?  Most folks have no idea how to tell what’s actually in their food– or they’re afraid to find out.  Well, fear not!  It’s time to learn how to scan food labels in seconds (just like the pros).  Find out what to look for if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity, or just want to stay healthy.  This class will explain:

  • The secret of serving sizes, and why you’re eating more than you think
  • The code words for hidden sugars
  • The difference between whole grains and refined grains and why it matters
  • How much sodium and fat is recommended per serving
  • What that paragraph of ingredients is trying to tell you

When: Sun, March 29th, 2:00-3:00 PM EST.  Where: On your phone (we keep it simple).

In the Leave a Comment box below, just drop us a note like “I’m all over that Food Labels class!” and we’ll send you a reminder and the call-in number.  It’s that easy.

Testimonials:

“Tracye opened my life to a new way of eating to be healthy. I was able to lower my ‘bad’ cholesterol level through a plant-based diet and exercise without medication.”

—Carolyn Woods

“This class was excellent. I now see that I can have a much more varied diet as a vegetarian. I especially appreciated learning what to use as a substitute in a healthier diet. My children will benefit the most as they can have a lifetime of healthy eating habits and can pass them on to their children. I definitely recommend this class and have done so to my family and friends. And, of course, our smiling, energetic instructor Tracye was honest and knowledgeable. Can I take it again?”

—T. Allard, seminar participant

“I learned how to shop for healthy food that’s fresh and low cost. I learned how to make healthy choices when eating out…. I learned that just as good foods like fruits and vegetables have a good affect on my health, bad foods like certain fats and over processed foods have a bad affect on my health. I’ve lost fifteen pounds since beginning the class in May. I no longer feel compelled to eat meat to get the nutrients my body needs. I am very happy about this especially since I don’t find meat as appetizing as I once did, given the contaminants like mercury in fish and the unhealthy ways in which chickens and cattle are raised.”

—L. A. Smith, seminar participant

“Thanks for being one of the best teachers I have ever known, especially when it comes to helping me understand the reasons to eat healthier.”

—K. Hall, seminar participant