Disease Prevention through a Plant Based Diet with Nena Niessen

Join disease prevention cooking expert Nena Niessen and learn how a plant-based diet can play a huge role in the prevention of many illnesses, including cancer.  Learn the many benefits of plant foods (like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans) that are high in fiber and other nutrients. Nena Niessen earned her certification in plant-based nutrition at Cornell University and has appeared on PBS’s “Cooking for Health and Pleasure.” She has prepared healthy and flavorful feasts for such notable clients as Arianna Huffington, bestselling authors Dr. Harvey Karp and Robert O. Young, and syndicated radio and talk show host Billy Bush—all of whom sing the praises of a woman whose mission is “to help you achieve and maintain good health, and aid in the prevention of disease through the use of healthful, all-natural foods.” As a two-time survivor of cancer herself, Nena’s passion is cooking for cancer patients and boosting their immune systems through the power of delectable, nutritious food. $5/guest. RSVP required:  949-645-8489 or lori@encenter.org