Your Health is
On Your Plate!
Empowering you to achieve better health through nutrition knowledge and easy cooking skills
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Learn the scientific evidence behind why a whole food, plant-based diet is the best diet for preventing and reversing many chronic diseases.
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Learn easy tips and tricks in the kitchen and the store.
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Learn how to save money and shop for food.
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Learn how to conquer your food cravings.
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Learn how to lose and maintain weight without counting calories, dieting, or drugs.
Hello!
I'm Alecia, a nutrition educator and whole food plant-based cook. I teach nutrition and cooking classes for those interested in eating healthier in order to prevent or reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. And, if you have never cooked before, these classes are for you!
Cook like your health depends on it!
Welcome to Veggie Versed - Giving you the knowledge of how to eat for optimal, evidence-based nutrition. The Food for Life classes I teach were designed by the Physicians Committee (PCRM), offering valuable insights into how specific foods and nutrients are essential to your overall health. Participants enjoy cooking demonstrations of delicious recipes while gaining practical skills to integrate healthful habits into their daily routines. Join us in a supportive and motivational environment, empowering you to take charge of your health, one meal at a time.
In-Person Classes in Maine
Online Cooking Classes
Corporate Wellness Programs
1: 1 Food Coaching
Upcoming Classes
This February (2026) I will be teaching healthy basics classes online on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST through the Belfast Senior College. Class size is limited and registration is required.
Introduction to Vegan Cooking
Healthy Basics
This four-class series presents health-promoting dietary strategies that are both budget-friendly and accessible. Nutrition education components help individuals to connect diet and disease outcomes while they are simultaneously learning about
easy-to-prepare plant-based recipes.
Dates: Feb 3 - Feb 24 (four Tuesdays)
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM EST
Format: Online
Cost: $30
All Class Series
Cancer Recovery and Prevention
Food and Cancer
This 7-class series guides participants
to make the critical connection
between diet and the risk of
developing various forms of cancer.
Menopause and Healthy Aging
Your Body in Balance
This 9-class series focuses on
a variety of hormone-related
conditions that impact women and
men of all ages and life stages.
Heart Disease
Food for a Healthy Heart
This class equips participants
with the knowledge and practical
skills to take action to bolster
heart health through simple diet
and lifestyle changes.
Why I teach Whole Food,
Plant-Based Cooking
I was a reluctant cook until I discovered the transformative power of a whole foods, plant-based diet. Today, as a licensed Food for Life Instructor and nutrition educator, I am passionate about helping others take control of their health while enjoying delicious, easy-to-make meals.
Initially drawn to a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle to manage weight during menopause, I quickly realized its potential to prevent and even reverse chronic diseases. Inspired by my own progress, I began eliminating other addictive substances from my life—including alcohol, processed sugar, coffee, and oil.
My commitment deepened after my partner underwent a six-way heart bypass surgery in his 50s. Although doctors warned he’d likely need another procedure within a decade, I dove into research and discovered how food could reverse what has been labeled “hereditary heart disease.” Together, we adopted a 100% whole food, plant-based lifestyle and within just one year my partner not only avoided further surgery, but completely reversed his heart disease.
I created Veggie Versed because I believe that knowledge is power - and I want you to know the power of your plate.
I share information about whole-food plant-based nutrition as a way to help prevent and even reverse many chronic lifestyle diseases. Moreover, I believe compassionate eating leads to great clarity of thought and creativity and it is my desire to help spark your full potential - starting with taking control of how you fuel your beautiful body. Let me share with you what I've learned so that you, too, can live your best life.
To your health :)
