Faster, Leaner, Home-Cooked Meal Ideas and Strategies:
Get organized for a healthy kitchen and lifestyle. Learn what items to stock in your pantry and refrigerator so you can prepare faster, leaner, delicious meals. Easy nutritious recipe modifications will be shared.
The Taste Challenge:
Join your co-workers for the tasting party of a lifetime. Learn about healthy eating strategies while sampling a variety of foods and their healthier counterparts. See if you can taste the difference. And yes, you will be tasting chocolate, too!
Mason Jar Oatmeal and Salads:
Have little time, but want more ideas for better breakfasts, snacks, and lunch? Say hello to mason jar oatmeal and salads. Tricia will share her tips for making fast, tasty, portable oatmeal. Learn about various nuts, seeds, frozen and fresh fruits that complement mason jar oatmeal. Taste a sample of the oatmeal. See beautiful colorful mason jar salads and enjoy delicious simple recipes.
Nuts about Nutrition:
Have you tried cashew butter, almond butter, or sesame tahini dressing? Did you know that nuts are good for your heart? Taste and learn about the nutritional benefits of nuts, seeds, delicious nut butters, and nut oils. Discover savory ways to incorporate them into fast-n-healthy meals and snacks.
Snack Track Tasting Journey:
Is snacking sabotaging your diet? Are you hooked on “less than healthy” snacks? Learn how strategic snacking can keep your diet on track and keep you energized. Discover tasty and healthy snack ideas.
Olive Oil Tasting:
Are you wondering how to select olive oil? Do you know the difference between extra virgin and regular olive oil? Learn about the health benefits and sensory qualities to look for in olive oil as you compare and contrast typical supermarket olive oils with a premium extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy with fresh whole grain bread and interesting spice arrays.
(This tasting is an add-on to the Mediterranean Pathway to Wellness Class, the Faster Meals Class, or any other class you would like to add it on to)
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations with a Dietitian and Chef:
Join your co-workers for a fun and tasty lunch prepared by Chefs Shawn Lander and Jimmy of Fresh City Restaurants of Massachusetts, who will share healthy cooking tips. Tricia, your nutritionist, will reveal the unique nutrients in your lunch and how they protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other health conditions. Learn quick ways to add healthy foods to your cooking repertoire during these exciting cooking demonstrations. This is a popular program sure to delight and inspire your attendees.