Plant-based diet: protein combinations

Whether you are vegetarian, pescatarian, or you eat meat occasionally, if you are interested in sustainable food habits, saving money and eating well, then this session is for you. Learn what makes a complete protein combination and how this applies to you!

The PERFORM Centre of Concordia University offers Healthy Cooking classes by a registered dietitian. These classes are a fun, hands-on experience meant to equip participants with nutritious, simple and affordable meal ideas. Participants cook a meal and eat together, and receive nutrient analyzed recipes. Classes are offered in a bilingual format for a cost of 75$ + tax.

Learning goals

1. You will learn criteria for a balanced plate
2. You will learn steps to modify meals to vary protein sources
3. You will learn ideas for making meals that have complete protein combinations
4. You will learn evidence-based approach to adequate protein for vegetarian meal days

Learning objectives

1. Practice modifying one recipe by varying protein sources
2. List two examples of impact on either costs and/or nutrient information when balanced meals have varying protein sources

Registration

1. Visit PERFORM or
2. Contact Natalie Burnett or Kevin Hammill by telephone at 514-848-2424 ext. 2829

But hurry, because there are only 12 spots available!

Food allergies?

Contact dietitian Théa Demmers at thea.demmers@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424, ext. 4018.

Receipts offered for health insurance. Twelve spaces available. Wear clean indoor shoes and bring a container for leftovers. Learn about the Healthy Cooking series.