When my wife first mentioned to me that she would like to take a nutrition class, I said to her "Why? We eat good now, but that's fine with me, go ahead." They were having a potluck at the last class which I attended. I was surprised at how tasty the food was. She made a commitment to try it for three weeks, which she did and I agreed. It has been eight years now of eating a plant based diet. It is almost a miracle how my health has benefitted. My cholesterol dropped one hundred points and now averages in the 150s. My blood pressure also dropped from 150-160 down to 110-130. Sinus infections plagued me every winter but now are almost a thing of the past. I don't know where I would be if I was not introduced to this way of eating. - Frank Gregory, Wasilla, AK
After taking this class and changing my diet, I’m now able to sleep without pills, no need for coffee, no need for mental health medications, reversal of Parkinsonism due to no longer needing to take medications, stopped unwanted weight loss, better skin color and tone, thicker hair, and better digestion. This has been the best thing we have done for ourselves, period! - Ryan, Anchorage, AK
Delisa’s “Slim and Healthy Nutrition & Cooking” course was a launching pad for SO many positive life changes for me and my family. Within the first few weeks of Delisa’s course, I experienced so many benefits in addition to the renewed energy. I brought my blood pressure down 40 points, experienced reduced brain fog, sinus congestion and headaches cleared, bloating and abdominal pain GONE, and I lost 12 pounds within that 6 weeks! I no longer agonize over eating too many carbs and questioning whether I’m getting enough protein. Delisa teaches the science behind fat, protein & carbohydrate needs and demonstrates how a healthy whole-food plant-based diet allows for healthy fats derived from nuts & seeds, provides ample protein and encourages whole food carbohydrates, the results of which include HUGE energy gains! Delisa taught us which foods are the most nutrient dense and how to select the right combination of foods to effortlessly keep calories in check and support a healthy rate of weight loss without feeling deprived at all and without cutting portion sizes, counting calories, losing energy, experiencing constipation, or any of the other side effects of so many yo yo “diets”! Eating whole-food plant-based isn’t a diet, it’s a healthy lifestyle and an incredible gift to ourselves and our families. - Debbie Flodin, Peter's Creek, AK
My cardiologist gave me Delisa’s name and told me to get in touch with her. “She understands plant based diet and she can help you.” Best thing I did! I began working with Delisa over the holidays and I actually lost weight instead of gaining. With Delisa’s kind and loving coaching I’ve learned of a whole new life style that is healthy, focused, and practical. - Rick Kauzlarich ,Anchorage, AK
Before I started this class I suffered from daily migraines. This had been going on for 7 years! When I started this class and removed meat and dairy from my diet and started eating a plant based diet, low and behold my migraines disappeared. Sugar, meat and dairy are my triggers for my migraines. I suffered with migraines since I was 10 years old, (I'm not disclosing my age, but that's a long time!) Even my husband's health has improved & we have both lost weight. - Carrie Boese, Anchorage, AK
We were on our way to a healthier "diet". But without the science & debunking the old thoughts, we couldn't have made that last leap to truly a healthy life. Learning to cook some great/fast meals helped us make this sustainable. Oh! I'm off all my meds for diabetes, cholesterol and no high blood pressure meds. Thanks Delisa and you too Charlie. - Kate Fritz, Wasilla, AK
I have not felt well for over 2 years. I was having problems with my legs and feet swelling, low energy and feeling sad often. After taking this class and changing my eating -- no meat and dairy -- I feel so much better. I'm down 11 pounds, and I do not have swelling in my legs and feet. I have more energy and I feel happy. I feel so much better. - Diane Swedersky, Anchorage, AK
I used to eat all day and think about eating when I wasn't. I snacked all day on vegan treats that were full of fat and empty on nutrition. After just a few weeks of following Delisa's program, my cravings are gone. I eat 2 or 3 meals a day and no snacks. My clothes fit better and I have more energy. Delisa is a fun and enthusiastic teacher who is able to deliver tons of information and inspiration while serving up delicious food! Thank you.
- Rosemarie Fitch, Anchorage, AK