Research PARTICIPANTS WANTED

Are you ready to explore the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle? 

We have listened to your feedback about what would help you adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet and are happy to present you with four program options. No matter your choice, all options will start with a 60-minute baseline visit with a licensed nutritionist. This visit will include clinical measures: weight, height, BMI, and blood pressure; dietary and health screeners; and an initial nutrition assessment. Here you will receive a packet of educational materials including booklets with recipes, meal tips, and nutrition science to help you succeed. The brief dietary and health screeners will be repeated at 1, 3, and 6 months.

Our 28-Day Jumpstart offers a simple, low-effort way to get started. For one month, you’ll receive daily emails packed with delicious recipes, helpful nutrition tips, and inspiring success stories to keep you motivated. This service is designed to be easy, with no need for extra work on your part—just sit back and let the daily guidance come to you.

How it works:

• Receive an email invitation to join.
• Automatically receive daily emails for 28 days with recipes, tips, and success stories.
• No additional effort required.

Perfect for:

• Busy individuals looking for a simple way to get started.
• Those who prefer a hands-off, virtual approach to health transformation.

Your Personalized Meal Planner for Heart Health

Take the guesswork out of meal planning with Meal-Garden, where you get access to over 200 heart-healthy whole-food, plant-based recipes. Easily customize portion sizes, swap ingredients to suit your taste, view nutrition facts, and even print grocery lists to make shopping a breeze. This self-service, low-effort service is perfect for anyone looking to stick to a plant-based diet while saving time on meal prep.

How it works:

• Receive an email invitation to access Meal-Garden.
• Explore a library of over 200 heart-healthy, plant-based recipes.
• Adjust portions, swap ingredients, and view nutrition facts with ease.
• Print grocery lists to simplify your shopping.

Perfect for:

• Individuals who want a flexible, customizable meal-planning tool.
• Those who prefer to take control of their meal planning without extra support.

Join the Plant Plunge: Commit to 3 Weeks of Whole-Food, Plant-Based Eating!

Take the plunge with us and try a whole-food, plant-based diet for 3 weeks. The Plant Plunge includes a series of 5 interactive nutrition classes and 2 peer group meetings over the course of 1 month to guide and support you along the way. Whether you're new to plant-based eating or looking for more guidance, this program provides the education and community to help you succeed.

What you’ll get:

• Week 1:
  • Eating for Heart Health: The Evidence
  • Preparing to Plant Plunge 
• Week 2:
  • Easy Plant-Based Meal Prep 
  • Plant-Based Diet in Practice 
• Week 3:
  • Plant-Based Diet for Optimal Health 
• Week 4:
  • Plant-Plunge Peers Potluck 
  • Plant-Plunge Celebration 

How it works:

• Register for the series of 5 Zoom classes and 2 peer group meetings.
• Participate in weekly 1-hour Zoom sessions (2 hours per week).
• Access ongoing support from a community of like-minded participants.

Perfect for:

• Individuals seeking a structured and supportive way to adopt a plant-based diet.
• Those who enjoy group learning and peer support.

Personalized Plant-Based Nutrition Support

Meet with a licensed nutritionist specializing in plant-based nutrition to get personalized guidance on adopting and maintaining a whole-food, plant-based diet. Our Nutrition Counseling service includes monthly meetings for 3 months, followed by quarterly sessions for the next 9 months. These meetings are available via telehealth or in-person at the Gil Heart Institute, allowing you to receive the support you need wherever is most convenient.

How it works:

• Start with monthly sessions for the first 3 months.
• Continue with quarterly sessions for the next 9 months.
• Meet virtually or in-person at the Gil Heart Institute.

Perfect for:

• Individuals seeking personalized, one-on-one support with a licensed nutritionist.
• Those who want consistent follow-up and guidance on their plant-based journey.