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Sustainability on My Mind: Food as Medicine Workshop — Sprouts!
July 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE
Sustainability on My Mind: Food as Medicine Workshop — Sprouts!
Looking for a simple, sustainable way to boost your health and energy?
Join us for an inspiring hands-on community workshop:
“Sustainability on My Mind: Food as Medicine”, where we’ll explore the healing power of sprouts—tiny nutritional powerhouses that pack a serious health punch.
Hosted by SCAN (Sustainability and Community Action Network), this free workshop is designed to make wellness accessible, affordable, and rooted in community connection.
About the Workshop: Sprouts
Sprouts are more than a garnish—they’re living, growing medicine. Rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and plant-based nutrients, sprouts can help your body fight inflammation, protect against chronic disease, and boost energy—all from your kitchen counter!
Whether you’re new to sprouting or a lifelong health enthusiast, this event will show you how easy and impactful it is to grow your own food-as-medicine.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The science behind antioxidants and why they matter
✅ How to grow fresh sprouts at home (no soil or garden needed!)
✅ The powerful connection between sustainability and wellness
✅ How sprouts support immune health, detox, and chronic disease prevention
✅ Easy, tasty sprout-based recipes you can make at home
✅ PLUS: Get a free sprouting kit to kickstart your own mini wellness garden!
About the Program: Sustainability on My Mind
Led by SCAN, a Canadian non-profit advancing sustainable development and community care, this program empowers underserved and visible minority communities through accessible, hands-on learning.
This is more than a workshop—it’s a chance to:
✨ Learn practical, no-cost tools for better health
✨ Build resilience and food security
✨ Engage with wellness in a fun, culturally inclusive space
Meet Your Guide: Sangeeta Marathe
We’re honored to welcome holistic health expert Sangeeta Marathe, a naturopath, osteopath, and energy & hypnotherapist. Sangeeta integrates science and spirituality to help individuals restore balance in body, mind, and spirit.
Her specialties include:
- Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease
- Relieving pain through neuromuscular and osteopathic therapy
- Supporting emotional well-being, brain health, and stress resilience
With warmth and wisdom, Sangeeta will guide you through this healing journey with actionable tools you can start using right away.
Why Antioxidants + Sprouts?
Every day, our bodies are exposed to environmental stress—from pollution to poor diet. This leads to oxidative stress, which accelerates aging and disease.
Sprouts are a concentrated source of:
- Sulforaphane (a potent compound found in broccoli/radish sprouts)
- Vitamins C & E
- Polyphenols and flavonoids
- Digestive enzymes and plant proteins
These nutrients help your body:
✅ Neutralize free radicals
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Support detox and immune function
✅ Lower risk of chronic illnesses
Don’t Miss Out!
This is your chance to take health into your own hands—with simple, sustainable steps that can make a big difference.