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Join us for our Plant-Based Des Moines Book Club hosted by Plant-Based Des Moines' Group Expert, Karen Bender!ABOUT OUR HOST: Karen is a retired educator and former board member of the "PBNM - Plant-Based Nutrition Movement" based in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, each has obtained a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
WHO SHOULD COME? Omnivores, vegans, the plant-curious and plant-based veterans are all welcome.
WHY SHOULD YOU COME? Our book club is a great opportunity to connect with others, sample healthy food, and learn something new.
THIS MONTH'S BOOK: "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear
We are going to discuss how the principles of Atomic Habits can be applied to the Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) way of eating for nutritional health by focusing on small, sustainable changes and establishing mindful habits. What better month to discuss this issue than January!
NO TIME TO READ? check out this video where James Clear discusses how to apply Atomic Habits to master healthy eating habits!
SOCIALIZE AND SNACK: The meeting room will be available from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM, so feel free to arrive a bit early to sample some food and stay a bit late to socialize, if you are so inclined.
The library allows you to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages; there is also a vending machine with cold drinks and a water bottle refill station.
COMMUNITY FRIDGE: The library has a community fridge / pantry - feel free to bring something to donate - it's a great way to give back as the library is letting us use the space free of charge.
WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK: This book is available for check out from the Urbandale Public Library and various branches of the Des Moines Public Library; it may also be available on order from:
* Nos Books @ https://www.nosbookstore.com/
* Reading in Public @ https://readinginpublic.com (WDM)
* The Little Book @ www.thelittlebookdsm.com (DSM)
* Dog Eared Books @ https://dogearedbooksames.com (Ames)
* Half Price Books @ www.hpb.com
* Thrift Books @ www.thriftbooks.com
* eBAY @ www.ebay.com
You might also check Audible, Kindle and other websites such as Amazon, AbeBooks, Libby, etc.
Note: Keep your eyes peeled for ZOOM information that may be used in the event of inclement weather.
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