PROGRAMS offered

2026 Summer Kickstart Your Health Series

June 11: Power of Your Plate

June 18: Let's Go

July 2: Getting in Gear

July 9: Breaking the Food Seduction

July 16: Keys for Natural Appetite Control

July 23: Digestive Health

July 30: Healthy Blood Pressure

Location: Teaching Kitchen at SECU Cancer Center; Time: 5-7:00 pm

• This series is ideal for anyone new to plant based eating or someone already following a plant based eating style who wants additional education and tips for staying on track. This series will provide health education about the benefits of plant based eating as well as instruction and motivation for dealing with issues like cravings and appetite control. Each class features an educational session followed by a live cooking demonstration.  All classes will be held in the teaching kitchen of the Cancer Center. 
• Classes are FREE and available to CarolinaEast employees and immediate family members.
• Students must be able to access the class materials on-line. Materials will be available via a google document folder (students will receive the link to the folder when they register) and/or via e-mail.
• To register please email me directly at debmilkowski@centurylink.net or fill out your contact information on the "Contact Us" page -  please fill out your name and email and indicate that you would like to sign up for the 2026 Summer Kickstart series. Please allow 48 hours for me to respond. If you do not hear back within 48 hours please check your SPAM folder. 
• Class size will be limited to 12 participants. In order to maximize the effectiveness of this program please make sure that you will be available to attend the majority of classes. 
• Thank you for your interest in learning about plant forward eating. I look forward to working with you!

Easy black bean chili is a snap to prepare!