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Class canceled by instructors the morning of 3/8. Instructors sent email to students using personal account. I then sent an official BARN email and called all the students.~tt

This class is for teens ages 13-18.

Join Chef Nancy Travis and Nutritionist Aimee Hayes-Herb for an afternoon of learning about a vegan diet for the teens.  We will share tips for living in a non-vegan family, good nutrition, meal planning and will will create a healthy delicious meal in a bowl to eat during our class discussion.

There can be misconceptions and concerns about what to eat when making the switch to a vegan diet, especially in the teen years when so much development is taking place in the body. Let us put your mind at ease as to the common concerns such as vegan diets lacking "adequate protein, adequate calories, muscle development, proper growth, energy, etc."  Most of these concerns are not truly a concern if your teen is eating a balanced diet full of variety and plant based proteins. In fact, studies show that a vegan diet most often exceeds the standard diet in nutritional value!  

This class will consist of cooking, learning, discussion, and a handout to take home with information on eating well as a vegan teen. 

Important Registration Details: 

Age Level: Youth Class, Ages 13-18.

• To register your youth please put in the NAME field your first name then in parenthesis put the youths first and last name (if different than yours). If you would like to attend with your teenager, please indicate this by checking the "yes" box for bringing a guest. If you are attending with your teenager to learn together there will be no charge.
• There will be a materials fee of $20 included in the class price for a book you will take home with you. 

• To comply with WA State Health Department guidelines, please wear closed-toe shoes to class and keep your hair up.

Instructor Bios:

Nancy Travis has studied and cooked whole food plant based for over 25 years. She co-owned a vegetarian fast food restaurant chain in the 90's and recently had a grab and go cafe on Bainbridge Island. Currently her business Sukhi Kitchen provides vegetarian and vegan personal chef services and kitchen coaching to Bainbridge Island families. Nancy has teaching plant based classes at BARN for the past 3 years.

Aimee Hayes-Herb is a Nutritionist that loves educating as well as cooking and creating.  Her past culinary experience includes teaching assisting in the food science cooking classes at Bastyr University, teaching in the Whole Foods Roosevelt kitchen, and, assisting in PCC Markets cooking classes.  She’s also assisted a few cooking classes here at the BARN. Aimee has a true passion for healthy (vegetarian) food, locally grown, and filled with flavor and goodness!