Building Healthy Communities - Orland and Frankfort Townships

NEW TIME: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Our next get together is February 22,2025, 12:30-2:30pm.

Location: Palos Heights Library, 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Topic : Speaker will be

Dr. Scheuer is a Board a certified Family Practitioner and Lifestyle Medicine physician and will cover the following information from 1-1:45pm:

1. How to locate a plant-based doctor,

2. Tests you might consider discussing with your physician, and

3. How to effectively communicate your needs to a doctor.

Just reply to this email if you want to attend, with your name, cell number and the number in your party!

We'll also have our usual potluck starting at 12:30pm

Potluck guidelines: bring a Heart-Healthy dish as we'll be only about a week after Valentines Day!:

• Bring a dish that is free of animal products (meat, poultry, pork, fish, dairy).
• Focus on whole foods like beans/legumes, fruits, vegetables, and grains
• Use minimal salt and no oil, vegan butter or vegan mayonnaise
• Share the recipe or a link to it with others
• Bring your own beverage to drink
• ALSO, please bring your own dishes and silverware!

Please prepare an item to share that warms you during the cold winter months!

Recipe resources include:

- www.pcrm.com/recipes

- https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/

- https://somanycooks.com/

- https://eatplant-based.com/

- https://shaneandsimple.com/

- https://thishealthykitchen.com/

- https://www.straightupfood.com

- http://www.plantbasedindianliving.com/

- https://Monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com

- https://Veganricha.com

- http://Plantifulkiki.com

-https://fatfreevegan.com

-https://www.drmcdougall.com/recipes/

Potluck guidelines:

Bring a dish that is free of animal products (meat, poultry, pork, fish, dairy).

Focus on whole foods like beans/legumes, fruits, vegetables, and grains

Use minimal salt and no oil, vegan butter or vegan mayonnaise

Share the recipe or a link to it with others

Bring your own beverage to drink

Plates, napkins and silverware will be provided

Event Details:

- Location: Palos Heights Library - Conference Room

- Date: February 22, 2025

- Time: 12:30-2:30pm

We eagerly anticipate your presence and the opportunity to enjoy a delicious whole food plant-based meal together!

Building Healthy Communities is supported by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, United States