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Food as Medicine - Brentwood

• Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, July 31, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
• Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Get a Taste for Nutrition with our FREE Diabetes Nutrition Workshops with a CCE Suffolk Diabetes Nutrition Educator.

Vouchers for fruit and vegetables redeemable at Thera Farms will be available while supplies last.

Workshops will take place on Thursdays, July 3-October 2; 10:15-11:15am at Thera Farms 1705 Brentwood Road, Brentwood at St. Josephs Convent.

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July 3: Veggies
Let’s eat the rainbow! Learn about the importance of vegetables in our everyday lives.

July 10: Fruits
Add a variety of fruits in our daily lives.

July 17: Limit Fat, Sodium
During this lesson we will learn how much fat and sodium you may be consuming through your favorite snacks and foods.

July 24: Rethink your drink
Learn skills to measure the amount of sugar in popular drink choices and distinguish various names for sugar.

July 31: Whole Grains
Gain knowledge of how to properly identify a whole grain food and the benefits of consuming more whole grains.

August 7: Vary your protein
Exploring different types of protein, including plant-based options.

August 14: Portion Control
Tips to recognize My Plate serving sizes and still be satisfied.

August 21: Eating Healthy on a Budget
Gain skills for healthy eating on a budget through proper meal planning and smart purchasing.

August 28: Walk Around the Farm/Physical Activity
Learn practical ways to incorporate physical activity into your day. Bring walking shoes.

September 4: Food Safety
How and where foods should be prepared and stored.

September 11: Dental and Nutrition
what you can eat can affect your “oral heath”. Learn the connections between your nutrition and mouth.

September 18: Calcium- animal and plant based sources
Identification of dairy foods and foods high in calcium are important to build and maintain bone health throughout life.

September 25: Food Waste
Learn ways to prevent food waste.

October 2: Fall fruits and veggies
Tap into more seasonal fruits and vegetables and strategies going into the winter.

Fee

FREE

Location

Thera Farm Market
1705 Brentwood Road
Brentwood, NY 11717

Last updated May 29, 2025