Nutrition for Disease Prevention
This webinar will explore nutrition for disease prevention.
This webinar will explore the following topics:
Some of the preventable diseases – HTN, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol
Eating for Diabetes – limit sugar, limit processed foods, limit easy carbs, etc.
Eating for HTN – limit salt intake, limit processed foods, watch out for sodium in meats, etc.
Eating for High Cholesterol – limit saturated fats, cholesterol, red meats because of fats, eat oatmeal and garlic, etc.
Eating for Heart Disease – limit saturated and trans fats, limit red meats, similar to high cholesterol nutrition, etc.
Adding in realistic exercise – walking, biking, jogging, etc.
*Always consult your PCP and don’t stop taking meds until approval!
Eat to Live
Join us as we explore recommendations about daily nutrition for the healthy disease-free adult
Training will explore the following topics:
Protein, carb, vegetables, fruit, snacks, how many meals per day, water intake, foods that should be limited
Mediterranean Diet with specific examples of amounts recommended
Specific examples of daily eating
How meal-prepping can help with proper planning
What to choose at fast food / restaurants
Presented by: Amber Kromah, PA-C,MPAS
Hosted by: Restore You Counseling and Consultation, LLC
Understanding Adolescent Mental Health
Wednesday, October 20th at 7pm
Workshop Title: Understanding Adolescent Mental Health
Presented by: Shirley Stitt
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The impact of the pandemic and the violence in our communities are two major causes that are impacting adolescent mental health. If you feel like you could learn more about the stages that our youth are going through and the impact of current events may be having on their mental health, chime in to our “Understanding Adolescent Mental Health” Workshop, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7pm. Registration is required.
Workshop attendees will learn about 6 areas of youth development
Increasing awareness of the impact of pandemic and violence on adolescent mental health.
To register click here
To learn more about the presenter Shirley Stitt click here.
The Talk
Thursday, Oct 14th at 7pm
Workshop Title: The Talk
Now more than ever, we need to find ways to stay connected with our community - including our youth. No one should feel alone or without the information, support and help they need, especially children. Join the discussion, “The Talk,” on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7pm. Register on Eventbrite to join!
Learn how to talk with children about current events related to race and social justice issues affecting communities.
Discuss the history of racism, identify racism as a form of trauma, learn about their own bias, and receive tips for talking to children about racism