This class offers you greater grocery store independence. Take a tour of Julie’s empty fridge and venture out to restock fresh produce that stretches into 3 to 4 weeks of meals. Amidst rising costs and restaurant shutdowns, apply PD kitchen systems and recipes to cut spending, extend food freshness and... more
This class covers packing to keep meals easy, protective, and delicious for a weeklong getaway in the high desert of St George Utah, featuring four favorite fast meals and lots of PD Pro Tips to assist you at home and on vacation. A feast for the eyes, this class is... more
This class invites you into Julie’s Workplace for Wellness, featuring a warm autumn meal in Protective Diet signature style with continuous conversation on cutting edge nutritional science, guidance in practical application, and the repeated encouragement that is so essential at every checkpoint on the PD journey. Come in to recharge,... more
This class assists everyone, from new members to athletes, with putting health priorities in proper order. Exercising and eating a little “healthier” adds stress to an already stressed system. Putting the fulltime practice of a Protective Diet solidly in place first will reverse disease, reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and... more
This class demonstrates how to enjoy delicious food every day. Extreme diet trends prescribe eating bland, nutritious food daily and rewarding yourself occasionally with indulgent foods that develop obesity, inflammation and chronic disease. A Protective Diet invites unrestricted daily celebrations of delicious, fun, protective foods that reward you with optimal... more
In this class I prepare two fun & simple summertime meals starting with a starch and adding bits and pieces from my kitchen for layers of plant diversity. Merging nutritional science with culinary trends, a Protective Diet creates delicious excitement on your plate, meanwhile promoting the gut microbiome and strengthening... more
After studying the oil-free, plant-based, whole food movement for around a year and a half I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I knew I could reverse that from all of the reading I had done. But I had tried going plant-based before and got great results regarding weight loss but I could never last more than… Read more or comment “A few days from being on PD 6 months!”
It’s amazing the tricks your mind likes to play on you. Today is my 3 month 100% PD anniversary, so I stepped on the scale. I was a bit disappointed. I had wanted to lose 10 pounds this month, instead I lost 8.5. 8.5 is not bad, but it didn’t put me into the next… Read more or comment “Pattye O Update”
I have lost 75lbs since starting the Protective Diet (PD) in July ‘13. My total weight loss has been 100Lb since becoming vegan in Nov. ‘12. Before PD I was pre-diabetic, had a high liver count, high cholesterol and acid reflex. I was on medicine for acid reflex and my doctor wanted to put me… Read more or comment “Maria A.”
When I came to Protective Diet three years ago I wasn’t very far from being 400 pounds at 379 lbs. I was wearing a 5X top and a 4X pant. I was taking two different meds for diabetes, I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, uncontrolled asthma, allergies, and thyroid issues. I had been… Read more or comment “I have never felt better!”
Since Aug ’13 Protective Diet (PD) has saved my life. PD has made it fun and easy to prepare food. Even when I’m tired, I get such joy from making dinner and lunch for the next day. My grocery bills have dropped $40/week. I especially like that PD is environmentally amazing: no palm oil, less… Read more or comment “Marci R.”
Today is my 2nd PD-versary — I think. I didn’t pay much attention to the actual day because I didn’t really believe I’d ever need to reference it! I know I would not have started on my birthday, so I am going with the day after. I lost 30 pounds the first year, and maybe… Read more or comment “All The Don’ts PD Has Brought Me”
Thanks Julie, I feel so inspired to be the very best I can be; finally for the first time in my life, plant strong and healthy! I appreciate you, Kath and Dr. Esselstyn’s kind words and great advice. Your recipes are so easy, delicious and fun to make. Again, thanks so much Julie. It’s interesting… Read more or comment “Lori S.”