Our Lunch N' Learn classes are geared to help you feel more in control of your money, your nutrition, your health, and assist you in organizing life's important matters. Bring your lunch and enjoy these free classes. Click on the links below to get the information discussed in our classes.
Sometimes we just need a little boost to get us back on track on rededicating ourselves to being healthy. Tips on weight loss and how to keep it off, foods to include in your diet, and how you can determine your own calorie and nutrient intake on a free internet website. Presenter: Sara Oldroyd. Class was held on 1/17/08.
Join us for a presentation on fresh and canned salsas. Ann Woodbury, USU Ext Family and Consumer Science Hotline specialist and Master Preserver will bring her experience and expertise as she shares the latest canning methods for safe processing. Co-demonstrator: Sara Oldroyd MS, RD. Class was held 8/30/07.
Organic foods are increasing in popularity and availability. This class will cover what classifies a food as “organic”, why would this be important, and which organic foods may be worth your money. Topics such as food additives and preservatives will be covered as well. Taste testing will be a part of the class so you can determine whether organic foods actually do taste better! Class was held 8/22/07.
This class will cover the latest research on sports supplements including energy bars, goos, and sports drinks. An exercise program to gear up for a 5K will also be discussed. Get excited to work out, especially with the summer weather swinging in. Class was held 5/23/07.
One trip to the bookstore and you’ll find that diet books have their own aisle (double-sided), if not two. A search on the internet will bring up 1000s of sites all touting to provide the miracle diet that will finally help keep the pounds off. This class will review some of the most popular fad diets and provide tips on choosing a diet that will work for you. Class cancelled due to low sign-up. 3/1/07.
Chocolate lovers were ecstatic to learn that chocolate may actually aid in reducing cholesterol or improving cardiovascular function. However, whether or not chocolate is a "health food" is entirely dependent on the type. Following the presentation, fruit and dessert items will be available for dipping. Class held 02/08/07.
Herbs are natural, but are they always safe? What are the regulations for herbal supplements? These questions will be addressed along with a discussion on some of the most popular herbs, their side effects, and their efficacy. Ginkgo Biloba, St. John's Wort, Ginseng, Garlic, Echinacea. Class held 01/11/07.
Many consumers are interested in nutritional supplements because of what they claim to do, whether that is to slow the progression of disease, to increase muscle mass, or to lower cholesterol. This class will review the scientific literature relating to the best selling supplements: Glucosamine, CoEnzyme Q 10, Melatonin, Amino Acids, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Class held 01/04/07.
