Do words like “prebiotic” and “inulin” intrigue you? Do you wonder if you are choosing foods that give you enough fibre? Learn how to incorporate fibre rich foods into your diet.
Open to staff, faculty, students and the general public, PERFORM’s Healthy Cooking classes are a fun, hands-on experience meant to equip participants with nutritious, simple and affordable meal ideas. These sessions offer practical tips on how to add variety to meal planning and provide participants with engaging and delicious recipes.
Outline:
Discussion and recipe modification 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Cooking and clean up 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Dining and discussion 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Food for thought 7:15 to 7:30 p.m.
As a promotional event, the reduced cost of the evening is $50 plus tax. For more information and dates contact dietitian Théa Demmers at 514-848-2424, ext. 4018, or thea.demmers@concordia.ca
When: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room PC-S1.223, PERFORM Centre, Loyola Campus, (7200 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Upcoming classes:
March 21, 2013 -Taste bud awakening – shaking off the drowsiness of salt and sugar
How can you spin a simple recipe in several different savory directions while saving money and reducing salt and sugar? This session focuses on spices, seasonings and low-processed food group combinations.
April 25, 2013 - Occupation double - 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 why rice and lentils makes a complete protein combination and why barley and almonds do not.
