Foundations for Health: Integrating Science and Faith for Lifelong Wellness

Join us for an enlightening presentation on the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine as taught by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the 8 Principles of Health championed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Discover how simple yet transformative lifestyle changes can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic diseases. From nutrition to physical activity, stress management, and emotional well-being, you'll gain valuable insights to take control of your health naturally.

In this unique session, you'll also learn about the holistic, evidence-based principles for health and wellness —from the power of rest and fresh air to the importance of trust and having a faith community. By blending scientific research with time-tested health principles, this presentation offers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving optimal wellness. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, enhance your mental clarity, or strengthen your immune system, this is your opportunity to learn how to align your daily habits with your long-term health goals.

This deeply informative presentation from Dr. María José Hummel will follow a cutting-edge food demonstration and tastings brought to you by Rev. Chef Beth Love. Rev. Beth will share salads from the second edition of her book, Sensational Salads to Cool the Earth, coming out in October 2024.

María José Hummel is a nutritionist, health educator, author, international speaker, and former engineer. She holds multiple degrees, which include a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Cal Poly, a Master’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, a Master’s in Public Health from San Jose State, a certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University, and she holds a doctorate in naturopathy as well as a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Natural Medicine from the International Institute of Original Medicine.

As a health educator and plant-based nutritionist, certified by the American Association of Lifestyle Medicine, María José enjoys sharing not only her knowledge, but her passion for nutrition, health, and plant-based cooking. She has appeared on cooking shows on radio and television networks such as 3ABN, 3ABN Latino, and other radio and television networks. She has taught nutrition courses at the Adventist University of Chile and the Peruvian Union University. María José is the author of two vegetarian cookbooks and a book on reversing diabetes (in Spanish). She currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Eat for the Earth.

Rev. Chef Beth Love has been creating luscious, vibrant foods that deeply nourish on all levels—palate, body, planet, heart, and soul—for over four decades. She is a gifted teacher and speaker, ordained New Thought minister, personal coach, and author of the Tastes Like Love book series. Beth has brought a message of transformation to multiple audiences with her speaking and facilitation skills, in contexts as diverse as the California state Pr*son system, schools, churches, businesses, radio, local community television, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is known for her fierce commitment, wise counsel, strategic mind, and huge capacity for love.

Rev. Beth’s life calling has taken many twists and turns, but has always been centered on human transformation. She has taught in and run Montessori schools, helped to found a New Thought church and served in various capacities in that community for over 20 years, run non- profit organizations focused on the topic of child abuse, and done extensive volunteer work with Pr*son inmates. Due to her concern about the contribution of animal agriculture to environmental breakdown, Beth started Eat for the Earth, an organization that supports a human dietary shift towards more plants and less animal products to sustain all life on Earth. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at EatForTheEarth.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1024 Cayuga Street, Santa Cruz, United States