| Kickstart 2026 with a focus on your health and wellness! Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors invite you to a premier 4-week series with Dr. Asha Subramanian, a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and a Food For Life Instructor.
Throughout this engaging program, you’ll explore the power of a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle and learn how thoughtful food choices can support weight management, improve energy levels, boost long-term health, and inspire confidence in the kitchen. Each session includes step-by-step guidance, accessible cooking demonstrations, and practical tools to help you make healthier meals part of your everyday routine.
Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or looking to deepen your knowledge, this series provides a supportive and informative environment to help you reach your goals in 2026. |
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Week 1 – The Power of Your Plate
January 5th, 2026 – 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore how dietary choices influence weight, energy, and long-term disease risk. This introduction highlights the benefits of a plant-based diet and offers practical tips for building balanced breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.
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Week 2 – Learn to Decipher Nutrition Labels
January 12th, 2026 – 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
We’ll revisit the basics from Week 1 and take a deeper look at nutrition labels and what they really mean. Attendees will learn simple ways to follow a low-fat, high-fiber eating pattern and begin designing their own plant-forward menus. |
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Week 3 – The Best Menu Options For Eating Out
January 26th, 2026 – 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Eating out doesn’t have to derail healthy habits. This session walks through smart restaurant choices across multiple cuisines and shows how plant-based dining can be both satisfying and adventurous. |
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Week 4 – Breaking Your Cravings
February 2nd, 2026 – 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Discover the science behind cravings and why certain foods—especially sugar, dairy, and meat—keep you coming back for more. Learn strategies for overcoming these habits, incorporating more fiber, and building a supportive approach to long-term health. |
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ASHA SUBRAMANIAN,
MD, MPH
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine,
Food for Life Instructor
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| Dr. Asha Subramanian is a Board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician who has seen the power of a plant-based diet firsthand—both personally and in her patients. After years of treating chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol with limited improvement through prescriptions alone, she sought a more effective approach. Through lifestyle medicine, she discovered how nutrition and daily habits can prevent, improve, and even reverse chronic disease. Dr. Subramanian is passionate about sharing this science-based, life-changing knowledge with others. |
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| Food for Life is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking program that offers a practical, research-based approach to preventing and improving diet-related chronic diseases.
Since 2001, it has empowered communities worldwide with clear guidance on plant-based nutrition, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and practical tips for building healthier habits. Each class provides science-backed insights, simple recipes, and a supportive atmosphere that helps participants take charge of their health. |
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| We hope you can join us!
Sincerely, |
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| Robert G. Carpenter
President & CEO |
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| For questions or help registering, please contact
Cortney Caronna, Senior Marketing Associate | emailus@bwfa.com | 410-461-3900 |
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