Presented in partnership with PPMNY: Plant Powered Metro NY and Five Star Premier Residences

Join us for the Bronx Diabetes Breakthrough!
Monday, November 17th
10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Five Star Premiere Residences
537 Riverdale Avenue

Have you been told you’re pre-diabetic? Family history of diabetes? Are you already living with type 2 diabetes or worried you might be heading that way? You’re not alone, and there’s real hope.

Research shows that type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes can often be prevented, treated, and even reversed with whole food, plant-based nutrition. Even people with type 1 diabetes can achieve better control and a greater quality of life. You can start seeing results in weeks, not years, without counting carbs.

A one-day community event filled with practical tools, expert guidance, and delicious plant-based meals that will empower you to take charge of your blood sugars—and your lifelong health.

You’ll experience:

• Inspiring talks with leading nutrition experts
• Hands-on learning for food shopping & label reading
• A live cooking demo with tastings
• Real-life stories of health transformation
• Prizes, giveaways, and local wellness vendors
• Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Event Schedule:

• 9:30 AM: Light breakfast & vendor fair
• 10 AM: Program Starts - Prevent & Reverse Diabetes with Food
• 11:15 AM: What Is Plant-Based Nutrition — And How Do I Do It?
• 12:15 PM: Lunch & vendor fair resumes
• 1:00 PM: Shopping & Cooking for Health (Live demo!)
• 2:45 PM: Getting in the Mindset for Change
• 3:30 PM: Closing reflections & vendor fair
• 4:00 PM: Farewell

Facilitators include:

• Marty Davey, Registered Dietitian
• Karla Salinari, Health Coach & Certified Diabetes Educator
• Brandy Cochrane, Culinary Educator
• Lianna Levine Reisner, Network Director, PPMNY

Event Accessibility:

• Español: Se anima a los hispanohablantes a asistir. Habrá servicios de interpretación y sesiones paralelas en español. / Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend. Interpretation services and breakout sessions will be held in Spanish.
• Kosher Meals: Kosher-certified plant-based meals will be provided to those who request them during registration.
• Venue: Five Star is a mobility-accessible venue.

Tickets:

• $10 Access for Five Star residents
• $20 General admission
   

Whole food, plant-based meals and snacks are generously sponsored by our host, Five Star Premier Residences.

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Let’s lead the breakthrough for healthier futures in the Bronx and beyond!