NEW LONDON The next session of Healthier, Happier You, a nine-week nutrition and wellness program offered by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, begins Sept. 17. <\/p>\n
Each week, Mary Ann Nash, L+M nutritionist and a registered dietician, begins the program with a 45-minute presentation designed to increase nutritional knowledge. Then, Sal Argento, L+M executive chef, conducts a one-hour cooking class and demonstration. <\/p>\n
Participants are then served dishes inspired by the days topic and based on the Mediterranean diet, a heart healthy menu based on the cuisine of countries near the Mediterranean Sea. Participants can also have their blood pressure monitored throughout the nine weeks of the program. <\/p>\n
Classes meet each Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the hospitals Wave Caf classroom, adjacent to the main lobby. <\/p>\n
Weekly program topics include: Guide to Healthy Weight and Defensive Eating; The Lion of Nutrition Carbohydrates; Building Step-by-Step Protein; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Fats; Mom was Right: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables; A Virtual Grocery Store Tour; To Your Health You are What You Drink; Be Flexible Moving Your Body Every Day; Getting Street Wise About Supplements. <\/p>\n
The cost is $200 per person for the series. Registration and pre-payment is required prior to the first class. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, call 860-442-0711, ext. 3109. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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