Nutrition « JCCOC

Empower Yourself through Plant Strong®!!

Take the 25-day Challenge and see great results inside and out!

INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Thursday, April 4, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9, 12 noon- 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 11, 6-7 p.m.

New Program:

April 14-May 8 (25 days) for ages 10-110

What To Expect From Plant Strong™/ Live Young Program:

Take the journey with Kent Maurer, JCC Plant Strong Coach, and learn the tools it takes to eat the way you are supposed to!! The program includes: lecturers, hikes, recipes, outings, movies, all you can eat buffets and much more!! Flexible schedule & ages.

• Lose weight, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, increase energy! Last session’s participants averaged 40 pt drop in cholesterol and 8-10 lb. weight loss.

Testimonials:

Beyond the exceptional content of Kent’s program, he spent an incredible amount of time with us – plant based pot luck dinners, visits to local restaurants, whole foods tour, movie nights, hikes and daily emails with articles, recipes and inspiration. Carol
I am on board this Plant Strong program and will always be grateful to Kent and his passionate and entertaining way he presented a healthy nutritious truly life-changing program. Scott
What a great program. I am a believer! I lost about 5 pounds and my blood pressure is significantly improved. Sy
Kent is an amazing motivator and has presented the facts that convince people to gain control of their health. Laura

For more information: jasonm@jccoc.org.

Price: $339

Discounts: 1) Come to an info night and get $40 off: you pay only $299, 2) Returning Participants receive an additional $15 off, 3)Refer a friend and you both get $15 off

View PDF registration from: plant strong flyer w tearoff -april may session

Plant Strong: Session 1, Winter 2013

Professional Personalized Nutrition Plans

with Melanie R. Silverman MS, RD, IBCLC

A personalized nutrition plan can help you…

FEEL BETTER
LOOK BETTER
SLEEP BETTER
WORK BETTER
PLAY BETTER

Improve your health and your family’s health by learning what and how to eat.

Weight gain or loss
Disease prevention/management
Food allergies/sensitivities
Go vegetarian/vegan safely
Find tasty alternatives to unhealthy choices
Increase your well-being
Practice “mindful eating”
Learn about eating “green”
Increase your energy
Improve your skin, hair & appearance

Three Programs to Choose From

ADULT PROGRAM

You will get the expert help you need to develop a personalized nutrition program that fits your lifestyle.

PEDIATRIC PROGRAM

Each chld has unique nutritional needs and parents sometimes need expert guidance about their child’s nutritional health.

WHOLE FAMILY PROGRAM

Some families need a nutritional makeover tailored to a variety of individual issues.

Click here for a detailed brochure

What to expect from your nutrition counseling sessions

Expert, professional, confidential nutrient analysis
Food journal evaluation
Helpful handouts, websites and book recommendations based on medical history, goals and concerns
Discounts on tune-up sessions for program participants

Melanie R. Silverman MS, RD, IBCLC is a registered dietitian and board certified lactation consultant. Melanie received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Spanish from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University. Melanie spent seven years as a clinical dietitian at The University of Chicago Medical Center and started her private practice work in 2003. She has the ability to provide nutritional expertise from infancy to adulthood and is very excited to offer these services to JCC members.

PROGRAM SPECIFICS:

Initial meeting:

Evaluate medical and nutritional history
Discuss any medical issues as it relates to your nutrition
Establish program goals
Explanation of food journal and its importance in program

Analysis/discussion of food journals:

Vitamin and mineral recommendations
Personalized meal and snack recommendations
Review of goals and questions

Grocery store tour:

Tour includes one-on-one attention at the grocery store identifying different foods and their nutritional value in your meal planning with respect to taste and health.
Feel free to shop. Groceries not included.

Wrap-up:

Review goals, next steps and challenges