‘National Jewish Health’
Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Support Group
This page is dedicated and maintained
by Vegan Chef Jeff Doucette.
All are welcome to attend these open meetings.
The 3rd Saturday of every month
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
:LOCATION:
Heitler Hall at National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street Denver, CO 80206
Click Here For Directions
Heitler Hall entrance is to the right of the main entrance.
You can now subscribe to my private eMail list so you know when classes are coming up, the subject matters I will be covering and coming soon a plant-based newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Due to the current Corono Virus 19, classes are temporarily suspended until further notice.
2020 Group Schedules . Classes are now consistently held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
For those that are unfamiliar with my story, here is a link to a 3 minute video of me filmed by Million Dollar Vegan in the summer of 2019.
Here is an article I wrote of my story for those wanting more details & stats
2019 Group Schedules And Links to content
Here is the schedule for the next 4 months. I will be filling in the topics soon 🙂
- May 18th
Topic: Cooking without oils with an open group discussion regarding eating at public gatherings.
- June 15th
Topic: Eat The Rainbow – Meal Building Using Colors and open Q&A
– View material slideshow presentation
- July 20th
Topic: Sharing transitions
- August 17th
Topic: Open Topics
- January 19th
Topic: Demystifying Food Labels & Calorie Density
Guest Speaker: Justina Walls
- February 16th
Topic: Starting a plant-based lifestyle
- March 16th
Topic: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Guest Speaker: Cody Adam. a registered dietitian who works in intensive cardiac rehab at St. Joseph Hospital using the Dean Ornish program for reversing heart disease.
Presentation: Click here
- April 20th
Topic: Embracing Spring Foods
2018 Group Schedules And Links to content
- December 15th
Topic: Warm Winter Soups / Recipes
– Resource: Overnight Oats Guide
– Resource: Dr. Esselstyn FAQ
- November 17th
Topic: Thanks Giving Plant Dishes / Recipes
– Recipe: Pumpkin Sweet Potato Pudding
– 14 Recipes: Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
- October 20th
Topic: Overcoming Hurdles / Recipes
– Recipe: CJ Mayo / CJ Sour Cream
– Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
– Recipe: 15 Oil-Free Dressings & Sauces
- September 15th
Topic: Eat The Rainbow – Meal Building Using Colors and open Q&A
– View Example Meals Video
– View material slideshow presentation
– Rolled Oats Cornbread Recipe
- August 18th
Guest Speaker: Chef Jeff Doucette
Topic: My background story of recovery from congestive heart failure, type-2, high blood pressure & cholesterol, and open Q&A.
– The slideshow that was playing while the group was gathering. 12 Slides showing different statistics and information regarding our health. Each slide is set on a 10-second interval before moving to the next slide.
– My profile slideshow detailing my accident, diagnosis, recovery and what I changed in order to make that happen.