Eat Better. Feel Better. Live Better.
August 28–30, 2026
Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church
3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR 97232
FREE • Everyone Welcome
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Discover the Connection Between Food and Health
Join us for a weekend focused on the powerful connection between what we eat and how we live.
Through presentations, practical instruction, and a live food demonstration, you’ll learn how natural, plant-based foods can become a simple and enjoyable part of everyday life.
Whether you’re already eating plant-based, curious about making healthier choices, or simply looking for practical ideas for your family, this weekend is for you.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, August 28 • 7:00 PM
Components of Healing Foods to Increase Health
With Mercy Ballard
Explore the components of healing foods and how the foods we choose can support better health.
Sabbath, August 29 • 10:00 AM
Serving the Community Using Natural Plant-Based Foods
Learn how healthy, natural foods can become a practical way to serve and connect with our community.
Sabbath, August 29 • 11:00 AM
Food for Body, Mind & Soul
With Dr. Arvi Generoso
Discover the connection between nutrition, physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual life.
Sabbath Afternoon
The Anatomy of Natural Plant-Based Foods
With Dr. Arvi Generoso & Mercy Ballard
Take a closer look at natural plant-based foods and what makes them valuable additions to a healthy lifestyle.
Sunday, August 30 • 10:00 AM
The Basics of Preparing Natural Plant-Based Foods
With Dr. Arvi Generoso
Learn the fundamentals of preparing healthy, natural plant-based meals in practical, everyday ways.
Live Food Demonstration
Introduction to Food Preparation
With Mercy Ballard
See healthy food preparation in action and discover practical ideas you can take home and use in your own kitchen.
Come ready to learn, taste, and be inspired!
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Arvi Generoso
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Arvi Generoso and her husband, Allan, manage Generoso Health, a private medical practice in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on lifestyle changes.
Her approach to health emphasizes practical lifestyle choices that can support overall well-being.
Mercy Ballard
Founder of Years Restored • Lifestyle Health Educator
Mercy Ballard is the founder of Years Restored, a lifestyle health center based in Northern California. She attended medical school in Mexico and has worked as an IV infusion nurse in the United States for more than two decades.
Why Attend?
🌱 Learn – Understand more about nutrition and the role of natural plant-based foods in health.
🍎 Discover – Explore practical ways to incorporate healthier foods into your everyday life.
👩🍳 Experience – Watch a live food demonstration and see healthy preparation techniques in action.
❤️ Connect – Learn how food and health can become a way to strengthen your family and serve your community.
Ready to Join Us?
Healthy Cooking Weekend
August 28–30, 2026
📍 Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church
3010 NE Holladay St.
Portland, OR 97232
FREE • Everyone Welcome
[REGISTER NOW]
