Photos: 'Wellness Challenge' Participants Honored In Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A dozen health-conscious individuals gathered in the home and careers room at Southampton High School Thursday to celebrate graduating the "Wellness Challenge" program.

At the event, sponsored by the Wellness Foundation, each participant received a certificate to mark the accomplishment of having eaten nothing but plant-based foods for six weeks.

Participants reported improvements in their physical and mental health.

Wellness Challenge graduates lose weight, drop cholesterol, and feel great, according to the Wellness Foundation.

Next up, the Wellness Foundation will hold its summer benefit to support a healthy community on June 24.

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography, soniboy@aol.com.

Reporting by Richard Lewin.