PBNM - Plant Based Nutrition Movement

PBNM - Plant Based Nutrition Movement A 501c3 non-profit combining efforts of healthcare providers and community members to promote lifestyle changes to improve the health of America. Join us!

What children eat at school directly shapes how they learn, grow, and perform each day. Advocating for better school mea...
05/31/2026

What children eat at school directly shapes how they learn, grow, and perform each day. Advocating for better school meals is an investment in every child’s future and we do that through the More Plants On Plates initiative.
https://MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

We need your help to grow and create cafeteria environments that support more children. Improvements in school food programs and creating learning spaces where health and education work hand in hand require attention.

Nutritious meals are not an optional upgrade to education, they are a core part of it. When schools prioritize fresh, whole foods, students are better able to focus, retain information, and sustain energy throughout the day. Food becomes part of the learning environment, not separate from it.

Join us in this mission! Find out how at:
https://MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

The way children eat today shapes how they think, learn, and grow tomorrow. Plant-powered meals help make growing health...
05/30/2026

The way children eat today shapes how they think, learn, and grow tomorrow. Plant-powered meals help make growing healthy and strong easy for children. Nutritious, delicious foods are what we share at Plant Based Nutrition Movement.

We actively collaborate as part of the More Plants On Plates USA initiative and we have kid-friendly recipes on our website. Want more options for home, check out our recipes, like BANANA PANCAKES at:
https://pbnm.org/resources/recipes

Nutritious, plant centered meals fuel focus, support emotional balance, and build the foundation for lifelong wellness. When families and schools prioritize whole foods, they are not only feeding bodies but also nurturing minds that are ready to explore, create, and thrive.

Start with what is on the plate. Help a child build healthy habits that support clear thinking, steady energy, and a brighter future.

For children and families everywhere.

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

Please consider making a generous DONATION with our heartfelt thanks!

More Plants On Plates works with school food service personnel to make plant foods available for every child to thrive. ...
05/29/2026

More Plants On Plates works with school food service personnel to make plant foods available for every child to thrive. Find out how you can help get plant-powered food options in your child’s school by contacting us.
https://MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

When families and communities speak up, schools listen, and meaningful change begins to take shape one cafeteria at a time… from K-12 and on college and university campuses.

School meals for children should be a reflection of care, inclusion, and health. Plant based options in schools are more than being about preference, they are about access, equity, and giving every student the opportunity to thrive having the best in nutrition.

The movement is already growing, with more schools introducing plant based options and more families asking for better choices. Now is the time to add your voice and help build momentum for the next school year and beyond.

📌 Learn more and get involved:
https://MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

We want to do this with your support.

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

05/28/2026

To combat inflammation and oxidative stress, it is essential for those with sickle cell disease to include a variety of foods in their diets, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, whole grains, and mushrooms. Proper nutrition is critical for survival for those affected by this condition.

Join us for our free event, Culinary Medicine 4 Sickle Cell Warriors, where we’ll dive deeper into managing sickle cell through nutrition and wellness!

👉 Sign up here: https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

Let’s work together to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of sickle cell warriors!

05/26/2026

This woman is experiencing a sickle cell crisis, where blood vessels are blocked, depriving organs and tissues of vital blood.

The pain can last hours or days, signifying potential tissue or organ death. We must raise awareness about sickle cell disease and advocate for increased funding for research and treatment. Support sickle cell warriors in their fight for a better healthcare system. Please share this message.

Join us for our free event, Culinary Medicine 4 Sickle Cell Warriors, where we’ll dive deeper into managing sickle cell through nutrition and wellness!

👉 Sign up here: https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

Hope has a way of lifting what illness tries to weigh down. For Sickle Cell Warriors living each day can feel unpredicta...
05/25/2026

Hope has a way of lifting what illness tries to weigh down. For Sickle Cell Warriors living each day can feel unpredictable and exhausting. Yet within that reality, hope becomes a quiet force that steadies the mind, supports the body, and reminds individuals and families that they are not alone in their journey toward healing and resilience.

The CULINARY MEDICINE 4 SICKLE CELL WARRIORS 4-week program brings that hope through knowledge and application, advocating for better nutrition, support, and care for those navigating this disease.
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

If you're in the CHICAGO area, join us for the Free program where each Saturday for 4 weeks you’ll learn about how food positively or negatively impacts the body and how you can create more days of feeling good.

Find out more and register for this powerfully impactful program. Find out about the food, the hands on cooking you can participate in, recipes, take home groceries, and the weekly stipend you can receive.

Register and plan to attend all 4 sessions:
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

Who in your life needs a reminder that hope still pulls them forward?

Here’s to forward movement in health for Warriors!

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

What we teach about food shapes far more than a plate. It shapes how Sickle Cell Warriors understand their bodies, their...
05/24/2026

What we teach about food shapes far more than a plate. It shapes how Sickle Cell Warriors understand their bodies, their choices, and their role in a larger community. https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

Even though Warriors are often misunderstood with serious consequences and are self-isolating for many reasons, there’s a tool most aren’t focused on for relief—using food as medicine.

We aim to change that because the nutrition education in our CULINARY MEDICINE for SICKLE CELL WARRIORS 4-week program is a bridge between knowledge and empowerment.
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

When Warrior children, adults, families, and professionals learn how food affects energy, focus, long term health, and even the environment, meals become moments of intention instead of routine and your kitchen becomes a haven of health. Food becomes a tool for care, prevention, and connection.

That’s why PBNM is bringing this program to Chicago for 4 powerful Saturdays of hands-on learning, real food, real cooking, and real community. Bring your support partner because Warrior health is a team sport.
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

You’ll also get to bring your questions and come ready to cook, learn, and grow stronger together.

🗓️ 4 Saturdays: May 30, June 6, 13, & 27, 2026
📍 Kingdom Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
🔗 Participation is free and the perks are tremendous. Find out more and Register at:
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

Seats are limited for this in person event. Don’t wait. When spots are filled, the wait list is the only option.

Register now and share this with someone you know who needs it. Share what you know, ask what you do not, and help someone see that learning about food can change a life. 💜

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

05/23/2026

An interesting point worth discussing is the addictive nature of cheese. The compound casomorphine present in cheese activates pleasure receptors in our brains, which explains the common sentiment of affection towards it. However, choosing to eliminate cheese from my diet has proven to be one of the most empowering decisions I have made.

👉 Sign up here: https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

Let’s work together to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of sickle cell warriors!

With the long holiday weekend coming, we know that Sickle Cell Warriors deserve more during times of gatherings with fam...
05/22/2026

With the long holiday weekend coming, we know that Sickle Cell Warriors deserve more during times of gatherings with family and friends; more than thinking about disease management and the possibility of pain. Warriors deserve a chance to make space for connections and smiles that many deny themselves.

That’s why PBNM is bringing CULINARY MEDICINE for SICKLE CELL WARRIORS to Chicago for 4 powerful Saturdays of hands-on learning, real food, real cooking, and real community. Bring your support partner.
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

You’ll also get to bring your questions and come ready to cook, learn, and grow stronger together.

🗓️ 4 Saturdays: May 30, June 6, 13, & 27, 2026
📍 Kingdom Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
🔗 Registration is free and the perks are tremendous. Find out more and Register at:
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261

Seats are limited for this in person event. Do not wait. When spots are filled, the wait list is the only option.

Register now and share this with someone you know who needs it. 💜

Join us and be part of a supporting community that gets you.

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

05/21/2026

To combat inflammation and oxidative stress, it is essential for those with sickle cell disease to include a variety of foods in their diets, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, whole grains, and mushrooms. Proper nutrition is critical for survival for those affected by this condition.

Join us for our free event, Culinary Medicine 4 Sickle Cell Warriors, where we’ll dive deeper into managing sickle cell through nutrition and wellness!

👉 Sign up here: https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20261/

Let’s work together to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of sickle cell warriors!

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