QSR Wellness Workshop: Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables

Jan 08 2016 2:00pm - 12/18/15 3:00 pm

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At Quincy Senior Residences, 625 Quincy Street Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Join us! January 8th and 22nd!

Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables is a City Harvest nutrition initiative to promote increased fruit and vegetable consumption. JSY works to teach participants innovative ways to use fresh fruits and vegetables, make the most of their food budgets, and prepare food safely. Each workshop facilitated by City Harvest who will provide practical nutrition information using USDA approved lesson plans, recipes and cooking demonstrations using fruits and vegetables.

A City Harvest Staff member will be at Quincy Senior Residences to engage in an interactive activity and observe the preparation of a healthy recipe. Each participant will leave the workshop with sample recipes and a wealth of information to live a healthier life preparing and eating fruits and vegetables.

For more information please contact Ms. Michele Grimes at (718) 453-0685 ext. 310.

The program will cover the following topics:

– “Fruits and Vegetables”
– “My Plate”
– “Stretching Food Dollars”
– “Food Safety”
– “Fiber”
– “Portion Sizes”
– “Meal Planning”
– “Healthy Beverages”
– “Physical Activity”

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