Healthy Super Bowl Bites
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
The Super Bowl is coming up, and what better way to impress your friends than with a great dish to share? Snack foods don’t have to be high calorie and unhealthy. In this class, Mazopiya grocery and produce manager Matt Stiehm will demonstrate quick and healthy recipes that will have even the biggest football fans looking away from the TV to dish up seconds!
Healthy Meals on a Budget
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 [1:00PM - 2:00PM]
Feeding your family natural, healthy meals doesn’t have to be expensive. Join instructor Natalie Johnson as she gives you tips, tricks, and meal ideas based on what’s affordable and on sale at Mazopiya! Give your wallet a break and come home with new, healthy, and affordable meal ideas!
Nutritional Solutions for Fewer Aches and Pains
Thursday, February 9, 2012 [5:30PM - 6:30PM]
Waking up achy all over? Are muscle spasms, leg cramps or back pain causing you to rely on your favorite over-the-counter pain killer? There’s a better answer, and it’s called nutrition. Learn from Nutritional Weight and Wellness Instructor Anna Derhak which foods cause aches and pains and which foods reduce inflammation. Simple nutrition changes can manage your pain!
Reservations for Two
Monday, February 13, 2012 [5:30PM - 6:30PM]
Skip the crowded restaurant this Valentine’s Day and cook a romantic and healthy dinner at home! Classically trained French chef David Lawson will demonstrate an easy, delicious, and healthy three course meal, complete with a chocolate dessert! Surprise someone you love with this surprisingly easy and healthy gourmet meal!
Brain Building: Cooking Edition
Thursday, February 16, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
Don’t let your brain hibernate for the winter! Your brain is the most important organ in your body. In this class, learn how to feed your brain well. Kate Crosby from Nutritional Weight and Wellness will teach you how the right nutrition supports good memory, focus, and concentration.
Prevent Osteoporosis
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
Did you know that 55% of adults over 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass? The nutrition and lifestyle choices you make today will determine how strong your bones are as you get older. In this class learn which foods build bones and understand the factors that put your bones at risk. Nutritional Weight and Wellness instructor Kate Crosby will help you discover the best sources and types of calcium and the importance of vitamin D for strong, healthy bones.
Prevent Osteoporosis: Cooking Edition
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
It’s important for both kids and adults to eat foods that promote bone health. Whether you’re recovering from a broken bone, worried about osteoporosis, or have children hitting growth spurts, bone health is important. In this class, Tamara Brown demonstrates delicious and easy dishes that support bone health. Strong bones need more than just milk!
Soup-a-Palooza
Monday, March 5, 2012 [5:30PM - 6:30PM]
When it’s cold out, there’s nothing better than hot soup, but all soups are not created equal. In this class, classically trained French chef David Lawson teaches you how to make soup from scratch. You’ll be surprised by how easy it is, and you’ll love the results! Learn how to make a healthy, delicious soup from scratch, just like Grandma used to!
Vitamins 101
Thursday, March 8, 2012 [5:00PM - 6:30PM]
Which is the right multivitamin? How do I pick quality supplements? The vitamin aisle can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. This Nutritional Weight &Wellness class will teach you how to pick quality supplements, and which three supplements are critical for good health.
St. Patties Day the Healthy Way
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
This year, skip the corned beef and hash and serve Colcannon instead! Mazopiya produce and grocery manager Matt Stiehm demonstrates how to make this traditional Irish dish that is both tasty and healthy. Whether you are a wee bit Irish or not, you don’t want to miss out on this delicious cooking demonstration!
Healthy Meals on a Budget
Thursday, March 15, 2012 [5:00PM - 6:00PM]
Feeding your family natural, healthy meals doesn’t have to be expensive. Join instructor Natalie Johnson as she gives you tips, tricks, and meal ideas based on what’s affordable and on sale at Mazopiya! Give your wallet a break and come home with new, healthy, and affordable meal ideas!
Gut Reaction: Cooking Edition
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
Do you suffer from digestive issues, depression, or crave sugar and bread? These are all symptoms of digestive stress, a very common problem. In this Nutritional Weight & Wellness class you’ll get to try several tasty and easy dishes that can help restore intestinal health. After this class you won’t need those digestive products advertised on TV!
Can I Become a Vegetarian?
Thursday, March 22, 2012 [1:00PM - 2:00PM]
Have you ever wondered what, exactly, it means to be a vegetarian? In this class, Instructor Lynda Enright from Be Well Nutrition Consulting gives you the facts about vegetarianism, and teaches you what healthy eating options are available to vegetarians.
Lights Out for Better Health
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 [12:00PM - 1:00PM]
Falling asleep at your computer? Hitting the sleep button too many times on your alarm clock? A good night’s sleep is vital for good health. For better sleep and morning alertness, nutrition is the solution! This Nutritional Weight & Wellness class explains how changing your nutrition can help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Who knows…you may wake up a morning person!
How to Read a Food Label
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 [5:30PM - 6:30PM]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when grocery shopping? Picking out nutritious foods can be a challenge. In this class, instructor Lynda Enright from Be Well Nutrition Consulting will teach you how to quickly and easily read a food label to make shopping for healthy foods a breeze!
Class schedule to be posted soon. Please check back.
