We blame so much of our health issues as we get older as a part of aging. It’s really a response to years of eating poor food, not enough exercise, and other negative lifestyle choices. Our bodies just can’t compensate anymore. This doesn’t have to happen! Taking care of ourselves in our younger years and continuing to do so will lower your risk of typical aging ailments! Get outside, plant-based eating pattern, exercise, sleep, connection with others- all ways to help you. Just because decline in older age is typical it doesn’t have to be normal. I challenge you to take steps now to age well!
March Food Over Medicine Club Meeting- It's Free!
Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm at the Strongsville (OH) Library. We will be learning why it is so hard to lose weight. Included in the discussion will be the current weight loss medications. Come ready to learn something new!
Great Learning Opportunity
Are you in the Cleveland, OH area? Are you aware that Tri C has a program for people age 55 and older? It’s called Encore 55+. Each Friday for seven weeks you attend classes on different topics of your choosing. The atmosphere is one of friendship and learning. Beginning March 27 I am offering three classes at the Western Campus- 10:00 Smart Shopping; 11:00 Food Over Medicine; 12:00 Weight Loss Options. Registration information for my classes as well as all the others are on the Tri C website.
Free February Food Over Medicine Club Meeting
Come join us for the next Food Over Medicine Club Meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in the meeting room at the Strongsville Library. Our topic is blood pressure- come prepared to learn something new! Send me an email if you plan to attend.
Did You Miss It?
If you were unable to attend the January Food Over Medicine Club, we learned about ways to support our immune system. Optimal diet, ideal weight, and a healthy gut microbiome are all important. In addition sweating, sleeping well, laughing and controlling stress are also shown to maintain a healthy immune system. How we treat our bodies has a lot to do with how it responds to all the viruses we are constantly exposed to.
January Food Over Medicine Club
Our next free Food Over Medicine Club meeting is Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the meeting room at the Strongsville Library. Our topic is Diet, Lifestyle, and Immune Function: Why Some People Get Sick and Others Don’t. Also, if you want to learn a bit more about the Food Over Medicine philosophy sign up for the free class What is Food Over Medicine on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET on Zoom. Email me for more information or to RSVP/register: Karen@empoweringtruehealth.com
Vegan January- Beware!
A lot of people suggest eating a vegan pattern during January to promote health in the new year. If you are doing it for the health of animals you will be successful. However if you are doing it for your personal health you may or may not see improved health. You may be confused since vegan eating and good health are often synonymous. It all depends upon your food choices. Potato chips are vegan yet not healthy. If you look at the ingredients and nutritional label for vegan products such as cheese and hot dogs you will discover they contain unhealthy ingredients, fat and have little nutritional value. This is considered vegan junk food. Compare this to fruit, vegetables, potatoes, whole grains and more that are also vegan choices. Most of these don’t even have an ingredient list- all natural and full of nutrients. So if you are participating in vegan January make intentional healthy choices to get the most benefit.
Food Over Medicine Club
We will not be meeting in December! Look forward to beginning again in January!
A Delicious Time
Our Food Over Medicine Club meeting on November 4th was a Thanksgiving potluck. We made recipes that were oil and animal free and had a good time making and eating new dishes. It was an evening to show that you can have holiday food that is tasty and nutritious!
Potluck- Food Over Medicine Club- November 4, 2025
We are celebrating Thanksgiving at our next free Food Over Medicine Club meeting on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm in the meeting room at the Strongsville Library. Please email me if you are interested in joining us so that I can provide you with some recipes to choose from. We are showing that holiday dishes can be tasty and healthy (free of animal products and oil).
