Plant-Based Cooking for Beginners
Cooking isn’t just survival, it’s sovereignty.
In a world where disease steals joy, vitality, and years from people we love, cooking whole, plant-powered meals becomes an act of resistance. And with the right support, it becomes a path to healing.
Simple Starts isn’t just a class. It’s a comeback.
Led by nurse, coach, and plant-based warrior Anne Schroeder, this group exists to teach the forgotten skill of nourishment.
Nourishment that heals. Nourishment that empowers. Nourishment that saves lives
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“Your kitchen can become your most powerful pharmacy.
And your plate, your greatest protest against suffering.”
When the System Breaks, We Build Something Better
We live in a broken food and healthcare system.
People are overfed, yet undernourished.
Prescribed, but not empowered.
Told to "watch what they eat" without ever being shown how to do that, or why it matters.
Every year, over 96 million Americans are diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
That’s more than the population of California, Texas, and Florida combined.
And yet, the answer isn’t in another medication.
It’s in your kitchen.
At Plant Based Support, we believe this is a form of injustice to live in a nation of abundance, but be left without the knowledge to feed ourselves well.
That’s where Simple Starts comes in.
What Is Simple Starts?
Simple Starts is a beginner-friendly group where Whole Food, Plant-Based cooking becomes second nature.
Created for those who are new to plant-based living, or simply overwhelmed by the idea of healthy home cooking, this group will meet you where you are.
No shame. No perfection. Just progress.
Each session helps you build confidence with:
Pantry and fridge basics
What to stock, what to skip, and why
3 easy meals a day
Including snacks and travel-friendly ideas
Essential kitchen tools
No fancy gadgets required
Eating out tips
Yes, you can live this way in the real world
We believe simplicity is power.
The simpler the food, the clearer the path.
The clearer the path, the stronger your momentum.
Cooking as a Lifesaving Skill
We don't say that lightly.
Because cooking is not only a luxury, it’s a necessity.
And in a society dominated by ultra-processed food and generational disconnection from the kitchen, reclaiming this skill is a matter of life and death.
A Whole Food, Plant-Based diet has been shown to:
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Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
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Reverse or manage type 2 diabetes
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Reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, and obesity
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Improve energy, sleep, mood, and immune function
And none of it starts with a prescription pad.
It starts with a knife. A pan. A plant. And a little belief.
Meet Anne: Guide. Nurse. Advocate. Ally.
Anne Schroeder, RN, DCES, NC-BC is a nationally board-certified nurse coach and founder of Simply Well Life Coaching.
With deep roots in clinical practice and a fierce belief in food as medicine, Anne combines evidence-based knowledge with the warmth of a trusted friend.
A graduate of the Center for Nutrition Studies and a lifelong student of healing, she’s helped countless individuals prevent, halt, and reverse chronic disease, especially type 2 diabetes.
Anne’s approach is:
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Rooted in science
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Overflowing with empathy
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Infused with real-world strategies you can actually use
From the mountains of Idaho to Zoom rooms across the country, Anne shows up with her whole heart and leaves no one behind.
“No one should be punished for not knowing what they were never taught. My job is to teach, empower, and walk with you through change.”
— Anne
Together, we:
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Share stories
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Cook simple meals
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Break down big problems into tiny, actionable steps
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Celebrate small victories that add up to massive transformation
You’ll also experience:
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Live food demos with Anne and guests
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Candid Q&A sessions so no question goes unanswered
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Recipe handouts that are budget-friendly and kid-approved
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The kind of encouragement that actually sticks
Why This Matters.
Now More Than Ever.
Chronic disease is no longer rare. It’s normal.
But normal doesn’t mean natural.
And it doesn’t mean unchangeable.
We were never meant to live this sick, this tired, this confused about something as fundamental as feeding ourselves.
This is our call to remember:
Cooking is a birthright. Eating well is a form of justice. Health is a human right.
Join the Movement. Start with a Meal.
This is your invitation.
To reclaim your kitchen.
To reimagine your future.
To become someone who knows how to nourish not just themselves, but others, too.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing.
You bring the desire, we’ll walk with you the rest of the way.
Food is medicine. Cooking is liberation.
And you are more powerful than you’ve been told.
Welcome to Simple Starts.
Welcome to a life reimagined.