Sustainability on My Mind: Food as Medicine Workshop Series

The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) is proud to continue its commitment to underserved communities with a special wellness event:
The Food as Medicine Workshop Series, part of the “Sustainability on My Mind” program.

About the Program: Sustainability on My Mind

Led by SCAN, a Canadian non-profit championing sustainable development and community care, Sustainability on My Mind empowers underserved and visible minority communities through accessible, hands-on learning.

This program is more than just educational—it’s about connection, empowerment, and practical self-sufficiency. By offering tools and knowledge that cost little to nothing, SCAN helps participants build healthier lifestyles while addressing systemic health inequities. It’s a safe and fun space to engage with wellness and sustainability in meaningful ways.

Introducing: The Food as Medicine Workshop

The idea that food can be powerful medicine has been embraced by cultures worldwide for centuries. Now, with modern science backing ancient wisdom, this approach is gaining momentum—especially for its potential in preventing and managing chronic illness through simple, everyday choices.

This workshop series shines a light on how whole, minimally processed foods—like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains—can improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Why Food as Medicine?

• Prevent Disease: Improve resilience and reduce the risk of chronic illness
• Manage Conditions: Use food to help control symptoms of existing health issues
• Enhance Well-being: Boost energy, immunity, and mental clarity with nutritious meals

Meet Our Workshop Leader: Sangeeta Marathe

We’re thrilled to welcome Sangeeta Marathe—a holistic health practitioner, naturopath, osteopath, and energy & hypnotherapist.

Sangeeta blends science and spirituality in her healing approach, helping individuals regain balance in body, mind, and spirit. Her areas of expertise include:

• Managing chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes
• Alleviating pain through neuromuscular and osteopathic therapy
• Supporting emotional well-being, stress relief, and brain health

She brings a compassionate, practical perspective and will share real-world tools participants can begin using immediately.

 Upcoming Workshop: “Understanding Microbiome and Ferments – Apple Cider Vinegar”

In this hands-on session, participants will explore the science and simplicity of fermentation with a focus on apple cider vinegar (ACV)—a powerful ally for gut health and immunity.

What You’ll Learn:

• How ACV supports a healthy microbiome
• Its natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
• Step-by-step ACV-making demo
• Tasting and practical tips for incorporating ACV into daily life

 Movement Therapy – Bringing Hearts Together

Led by wellness facilitator Jigna Fadia, this gentle movement therapy session will help participants:

• Improve flexibility and relieve tension
• Connect socially in a joyful, supportive space
• Promote overall emotional and physical well-being

This session is especially inclusive of seniors and anyone looking for a mindful, heart-centered way to move.

 Join Us!

This is the first of several workshops in our Food as Medicine series—stay tuned for more opportunities to engage, learn, and grow with SCAN.
Let’s nurture wellness, sustainability, and community—together.