health


  • Preserving Foods for Health ~ Sunday, October 21st, 2:00-3:30
    Learn to preserve fruits and vegetables for your health and your bank account... and help save the world to boot. This lively presentation explores the reasons people preserve produce, examines several of the most popular methods of preserving, and reveals advantages and disadvantages of each.

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  • "Nutrition from Newborn to Toddler".
    Learn how to meet your baby's nutritional needs during the first year. Topics include breastfeeding, starting solids, and developing healthy eating habits into toddlerhood.
    Marjorie Mearkle IBCLC, CLC and Megan Mignot RD, LDN, IBCLC, CLC

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  • Labels
    Label Reading~ Sunday, September 30th, 2:00-3:30
    Take a look at labels and find out what is in your food. Learn about hidden sugars, MSG, preservatives that can be harmful and tricky labeling that isn't always honest.
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  • Wellness

    Did you make a New Year's resolution to get fit, lose weight, reduce stress or be healthier? Now is the time to revisit those plans with the help of experts in a wide variety of areas. Choose one or all of them. Classes will be from 1-2:30 PM on Saturdays continuing in April in the Musser Room at Schlow. Many thanks to BeWell Associates for organizing this great program.

     

    April 7 - The Simplicity of Yoga

    April 14 - Intro to Mindfulness

    April 21 - Label Reading for Dummies

    April 28 - Breathing & Posture

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  • Are you veg-curious? Come sample the huge array of taste and sensations and learn how satisfying the world of meatless cuisine can be!

    Saturday, March 19, 1-4 p.m.

    Kathy Pollard of the Wellness Forum will speak about the benefits of a plant-based diet at 2 p.m.

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  • Apple, pear and grapes
    Kathy Pollard from the Wellness Forum will speak about common misconceptions regarding diet and health. Healthy snacks will be provided!
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  • Blood pressure cuff
    Kathy Pollard from the Wellness Forum of State College will offer some ideas on how to improve your health through nutrition. Snacks provided!
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