The Art of Healthy Living with Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

Eat for the Earth welcomes internationally-acclaimed author Dr. Will Tuttle, who will share six keys to vibrant health and harmony, as outlined in his new book, The World Peace Way. Gain tools to understand the power of foods to heal us physically, culturally, and psychologically. Get your questions answered, and have the opportunity for discussion in a supportive environment. Learn how to be more effective in motivating friends and family members to join you in this plant-strong journey. Feel inspired by Dr. Tuttle's story of living vibrantly as a vegan for 45 years, enjoying plant-sources living and radiant health for decades.

In addition to deeply exploring the teachings in his bestselling books, Dr. Tuttle and his spouse Madeleine will share practical tips for reducing our environmental footprint, and to enjoying more healthy relationships and lifestyle choices.

We will start our time together with a whole food, plant-based potluck. Please bring a dish to share that is made exclusively from whole plant ingredients and is free of added oil. Please avoid bringing dishes containing meat, dairy, fish, eggs, or other animal-derived ingredients.

Here are some recipe sites for inspiration:

• Forks Over Knives Recipe Collection (Please note that Forks Over Knives now includes some recipes with oil in their collection. Avoid these recipes or leave out the oil.)
• Monkey and Me Recipes
• Center for Nutrition Studies Recipes

If you are new to this way of eating, feel free to bring something simple like a fresh fruit platter or green salad.

Will Tuttle, Ph.D. Dr. Will Tuttle, visionary author of the international best-seller, The World Peace Diet, published in 19 languages, has lectured and performed in over 50 countries. Author of the recent best-selling books Food for Freedom and The World Peace Way, he is also a featured expert in Cowspiracy and many other documentary films. Recipient of the prestigious Courage of Conscience Award and the Empty Cages prize, he has taught college courses in creativity, comparative religion, and philosophy, and is a former Zen monk and Dharma Master in the Zen tradition. Author of Your Inner Islands and editor of Circles of Compassion and Buddhism and Veganism, he’s created 10 much-loved CD albums of original piano music. His inspiring presentations often include his music and evocative animal paintings by his spouse, Madeleine, a visionary artist from Switzerland who is also a flautist, Waldorf teacher, organic gardener, vegan chef, and artisan.

To learn more about Dr. Tuttle and his work, go to

Drive towards the back of the parking lot. About halfway down you will see a smaller parking lot towards the left. We are in Sundean Hall, between the side parking lot and the street.

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