• You want to give your employees fun, life enriching team building and wellness activities. Not just another team lunch.

• Productivity has shifted since Covid and you are finding you have to innovate to keep the team engaged and efficient. 

• You realize that the health benefits you offer have to extend beyond health insurance and passive efforts. 

• Your company culture has become more important than ever, with employer competition expanding worldwide. You gotta keep it spicy! 

• You are aware of the buzz around plant-forward eating and wonder if this could be a great way to fuel your team.

• You’ve heard about quiet quitting and want to make sure your employees don’t glaze over with apathy.

You are not alone!

Employers are having to up the ante on the activities they provide because data shows that employees are increasingly disengaged and unfocused. And we know that engaged, healthy, happy workers = increased profits & productivity. A win-win! 

Why Plants? 

Plant-forward education in the workplace can be a cost-effective way to promote health and wellness while also improving the company's bottom line.

1. Reduced healthcare costs: A diet that is rich in plant-based foods has been proven to prevent and reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, which are among the most expensive medical conditions for healthcare payers. US employers’ health care costs have increased by 47% in the past ten years and are typically the second-highest employer expense after wages and benefits. Estimated healthcare costs due to preventable conditions was $730.4 billion in the US in 2016. By encouraging employees to consume more plant-based foods, employers may be able to reduce their healthcare costs by lowering the number of claims related to chronic diseases.

2. Reduced absenteeism: According to the Society for HR Management, the average cost per employee per sick day in 2020 was $226. When employees miss work, productivity can suffer and it can be costly to pay for temporary replacements or to catch up on missed work. A healthier diet can help reduce the number of sick days employees take, which can reduce absenteeism costs for employers.

3. Increased productivity: A diet that is high in plant-based foods can improve energy levels, mental clarity, and overall health, which can lead to increased productivity, decreased burnout, and a positive impact on the bottom line. Eating a healthy diet can support stress management and improve mood, which can also lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction. No more paying for eight hours of work when the afternoon slump eats up four hours!
   
   (Plus, plant foods are gorgeous and tasty - when you know how to prepare them! And don’t get me started on how eating more plants impacts planetary health. “Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.” - EAT-Lancet Commission)

Trust me! I have been doing this for 25 years.

I have demystified plant-forward eating to students of all ages, skill levels, and dietary preferences at dozens of nonprofits, workplaces, schools and hospitals.

And I love helping leaders empower their employees to make sustainable improvements to their diet so they are healthy and feel good - and in turn are more productive and take fewer sick days.

Fire it up! These experiences increase confidence and skills preparing plant-forward meals through demonstration, a little hands-on learning, engaging dialogue, and a lot of eating delicious food. Omnivores, vegetarians, vegans welcome! This is for anyone who wants to up their game in the kitchen and eat more plants. They’ll learn it is possible to prepare delicious healthy food without spending a lot of time and money.

Choose one class, monthly, quarterly/seasonally, or go big with a four week Fancy Plants Boot Camp, in person or virtual! These experiences teach participants to seamlessly integrate more plants into their diet for meals and years to come.

Please fill out the form below and Lauren will be in touch.

FAQ’s

• How will it work at my location if we don’t have a kitchen you can use?

  No problem! As long as there’s a sink, a few long tables, an electrical outlet nearby, and a cart to roll in my mobile kitchen, we’re good.
  

• Do you do cooking experiences for groups of clients, like instead of going golfing? Is that a thing?
  Absolutely! It’s a really fun way to switch it up.
  

  Can we do a virtual activity if we have employees in multiple offices in different time zones?
  Yep.
  

• Will all of the food be vegan?
  It can be but doesn’t have to be! We’ll come up with the menu together so that everyone is accommodated.
  

• What exactly is “plant-forward”?
  A style of cooking and eating that emphasizes and celebrates, but is not limited to, plant-based foods - including fruits and vegetables (produce); whole grains; beans, other legumes (pulses) and soy foods; nuts and seeds; plant oils; and herbs and spices - and that reflects evidence-based principles of health and sustainability.

  Source: Menus of Change, a joint initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Nutrition and the Culinary Institute of America.