Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development: Nutrition Series

Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

1:00pm - 2:00 pm

This program will include a presentation, followed by a “Med Way” food demonstration, where you’ll receive food preparation tips and tricks!

This is a face-to-face workshop located at Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development (414 N Norwood Street, Wallace, NC 28466).

Registration!

*Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, space is limited.

3 images side by side. The first is food depicting a mediterranean style of eating including salmon, fresh fruits, and vegetables. The second is FCS agent Rachel Ezzell holding a knife and chopping green onions. The final image is FCS agent Rachel Ezzell holding a food item in the grocery store.

Session Topics Include:

Intro to the Med Way
Change Your Protein
Swap Your Fats and Snack on Nuts and Seeds
Eat More Vegetables and Fruits
Make Your Grains Whole
Rethink Your Sweets

More Information About the Med Instead of Meds Program

Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and the health professionals from NC State University and NC Division of Public Health. Eating the Med Way (Mediterranean) has been proven to protect against chronic illness. In some cases, eating the Med Way may even result in decreasing medications taken for blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.*Be sure to ask your healthcare professional before changing any prescribed medications.

Topics covered include: Change Your Protein, Swap Your Fats, Eat More Fruit and Vegetables, Snack on Nuts & Seeds, Make Your Grains Whole, and Rethink Your Sweets!

We are passionate about providing people with the information and tools needed to make delicious meals for themselves and their families. We too are on this journey with you to transform our eating to the Med Way.

For questions, contact Melinda Coston by calling 910.665.1352 or Rachel Ezzell at rachel_ezzell@ncsu.edu or 910-296-2143.