"The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods." http://www.forksoverknives.com

Watching Forks over Knives was an eye opening, and life changing experience for me. I have connected with some other folks who feel the same way and we have started a meet-up group for all who are interested in becoming healthier and eating a plant based, whole foods diet.

Looking for others who follow a whole foods plant-based diet. Share food and recipes that are low-fat, no-oil, and contain no animal products. Followers of Dr. McDougall, Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Lisle, Engine 2 Diet, Dr. Barnard, Happy Herbivore, Jeff Novick, Scott Jurek, Fatmanrants, Rich Roll, or anyone interested in learning more about this lifestyle.

This group is a great opportunity to meet like minded people who find that transitioning to a whole-foods, plant based diet is sometimes not all that easy! Where do we start? What CAN we eat? How can we be sure that what we are eating is the best choice? How can I live without cheese, or chocolate?! :-) Can this plant based, whole food diet help with medical issues (diabetes, cancer, etc.?)

This is not necessarily a 'health group' per say. It's a support group, a social group, and a cooking group. We all just want to eat better and live a healthier lifestyle. Let's share thoughts, struggles, and recipes to get healthy.

(***I am not a health professional, or a Forks Over Knives representative, just a regular person, a new vegan who watched the movie and wanted to make some healthy changes- and thought others might want to, as well.)

If you are interested in this healthy lifestyle and want to join us in a local support group, please come to our group. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm. This months meeting, March 13th, will be held at Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, in their conference room. We would love to see you there.

We also have a Facebook group called "Where's the Beet?!" Join us there, too!