Welcome to The UC-VEG
LIFESTYLE & NUTRITION COURSETake the next step to a happier, healthier life!
The next round of the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course starts
Thursday, August 24th, 2023 (In-Person and Virtual Options).
REGISTER HERE
The Lifestyle & Nutrition Course is a 13-week, evidence-based, disease prevention and reversal series that uses lifestyle medicine to address the leading causes of death in the U.S. and Douglas County. New topics are covered each week, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and other chronic illnesses as well as how to manage stress, engage mindfulness, avoid toxins and chemicals, and incorporate more exercise into each day. We teach practical strategies for lasting happiness and facilitate a socially supportive atmosphere. The theoretical portion of the program is complemented with practical cooking demos and recipe sampling, along with take-home packets of helpful handouts and easy and affordable recipes.
Around 2,500 people have gone through the Course since 2014 and have seen profound results such as significant weight loss, decreases in medications, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, improved mood, and greater energy and vibrancy. Health improvements are verifiable through pre and post blood draws generously provided at the beginning and end of class by CHI Mercy (one set per qualified person). Over 45 (and counting) doctors and other medical providers around Douglas County refer their patients to the course as a preventative measure and means to address the roots causes of illness that many are afflicted by right here in our community.
UC-VEG (Umpqua Community Veg Education Group) presents the weekly Lifestyle & Nutrition Course. A team of facilitators, representing a diverse array of medical and professional backgrounds, serve as your guides on your journey through the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course.