Nearly one in three Georgians is listed as obese according to the State of Obesity project, while the United Health Foundation reports that nearly 40 percent of Georgians have high blood pressure.
The taste of down-home, fried Southern cuisine definitely plays a part in that, according to Phillip Pfeifer, the health ministries coordinator for Battlefield Community Southern Adventist Church.
“As Southerners, we love our fried food,” Pfeifer laughed. “It’s why eating healthy is even more important in the Southeast.”
To help combat the obesity and high blood pressure epidemic locally, Pfeifer and the rest of his health ministry staff are hosting free seminars to the public on the topic of a plant-based diet and how to make it work. The seminars will be held July 18 and Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Battlefield Adventist.
Each presentation will include several recipes for breakfast and dinner, as well as tips on how to make affordable decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.