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Discover the Mediterranean way of eating

Sign up for the ‘Steps to a Healthy You’ class series

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Are you ready to transform your eating habits, improve your health, and savor delicious Mediterranean-style meals? The Purdue Extension “Steps to a Healthy You” program is here to guide you through a five-session journey that makes healthy living both achievable and enjoyable. Classes will take place 5-7 p.m. every Wednesday from Feb. 19 through March 19.

This engaging series focuses on the seven simple steps to eating the Mediterranean way, a practical approach to adopting the Mediterranean eating pattern — hailed as one of the healthiest diets in the world. From learning how to “Change Your Protein” to “Rethinking Your Sweets,” each session is packed with tips, skills and flavors to inspire a lifelong commitment to healthier eating. Each session combines interactive learning with practical demonstrations, including mindfulness skills, recipe demonstrations and hands-on guidance.

Participants will leave the program with:

• A deeper understanding of the Mediterranean eating pattern and its health benefits.

• Practical strategies to make healthier choices, like swapping out unhealthy fats, incorporating more fruits and vegetables, and enjoying whole grains.

• Confidence in selecting, preparing, and enjoying Mediterranean style recipes.

• Tools for mindful eating to help manage portions, reduce processed foods, and plan balanced meals.

Whether you’re looking to boost your health, learn new recipes or embrace a more mindful way of eating, “Steps to a Healthy You” offers something for everyone. Register today at to take the first step toward living your healthiest life.

For more information or to sign up, visit Montgomery County Purdue Extension, https://event.me/PBax0e or call Monica Nagele at 765-364-6363.

 

Monica Nagele is the Montgomery County Extension Educator and County Extension Director, Health and Human Science. She is a registered dietitian. The Extension office is at 400 Parke Ave., Crawfordsville; 765-364-6363. She may be reached by email at mwilhoit@purdue.edu.


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