FRUIT & VEGGIE PRESCRIPTION (FVRx)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Join us for a nutrition education class, food tasting and voucher for free locally grown vegetables and fruits at Thera Farms 1705 Brentwood Road, Brentwood.

You will receive $15 for each of the workshops you participate in.

Workshops will be available in English, and Spanish.

Pre and Post Surveys requested.

Workshop 1: Fantastic Fruits & Vegetables: Sept. 7 - Engage in hands-on program that offers tips and tricks to add more fruits and vegetables to their daily meals.

Workshop 2: Portion Control with My Plate: Sept. 14 - Learn easy portion control tips and recommended serving sizes when preparing balanced meals

Workshop 3: Make Half Your Grains Whole: Sept. 21 - Gain knowledge of how to properly identify a whole grain food and the benefits of consuming more whole grains.

Workshop 4: Rethink Your Drink: Sept. 28 - Learn skills to measure the amount of sugar in popular drink choices and distinguish names for sugar

Workshop 5: Physical Activity: Oct. 5 - Importance of Exercise will be discussed along with participation in physical activity for all activity levels

Workshop 6: Limit fat and Sodium in Your Meals: Oct. 12 - Learn about the physical effects of excess fat and sodium. Identify and reduce the main sources and how to properly read a food label.

Workshop 7: Eating Better on a Budget: Oct. 19 - Plan, Shop and Save Gain skills for healthy eating on a budget

Workshop 8 : Vary your proteins: Oct. 26 - Learn health benefits of incorporating the right type of protein in their diets. Learn how to add plant protein in daily meals.

Workshop 9: Food Safety: Nov. 2 - Keep food safe from bacteria and other pathogens. Simple food safety principles to reduce food borne illnesses.