May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Iowa presents: In Our Own Voice, a presentation that changes attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with brain health conditions. These free presentations provide a personal perspective of brain health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly [...]
Join neuroscientist and mindfulness instructor, Crystal Jewell, for an interactive exploration on mindful eating through the lens of wild foods, including lion’s mane mushrooms, purslane, & dandelion. Learn how wild foods alter our nervous system, foster a sense of belonging, and create resilient communities as we settle into the moment and taste the land we [...]
Interested in deepening your knowledge of the medicinal plants growing in our backyard? Take a walk through Brookside Park alongside herbalist and retired RN, Nancy Beatty. Nancy will point out and educate attendees on the medicinal flora we encounter along the way.
Join father & daughter team, Gina and Jim, as they demonstrate the simplicity and flexibility of sous vide cooking. Literally translating to “under a vacuum,” sous vide uses a temperature-controlled circulator to slowly and perfectly cook vacuum-sealed ingredients, all while retaining their nutrients. Gina and James will prepare chicken street tacos, pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, [...]
Did you know that every body comes equipped with its very own stress management system? It’s true! However, all too often, we find ourselves leaving the stress ‘lights’ on all day, which inevitably drains our system. Join nutrition therapist, Theresa Munkvold, for an engaging session where we’ll explore how stress impacts our bodies and delve [...]
As a terrific food for anyone looking to improve gut health, kimchi has become increasingly popular in the western world. It is one of the oldest fermented foods in the world and arguably one of the tastiest! Join a local dietitian in the kitchen to learn to create this Korean side dish, and also learn [...]
Learn what the logic of Acupuncture and Traditional Eastern Medicine can do for improving your health. Valerie works full-time helping people understand the cause of their health problems and what they can do to improve. Acupuncture treatments and professional herbal formulas, as health care options, are also explained. Short stories of successful health improvements will [...]
Join a local dietitian and learn about the nutrition priorities for your toddler. We will discuss shopping and cooking for your young children, as well as the roles you play in developing your child’s eating habits and relationship with food. Register Here
If you enjoy eating in season, this is the way to enjoy the bounty of the harvest all year long. We’re talking a few jars at a time, no big deal, no fancy equipment. This class is for CSA subscribers who love supporting their local farmers but can’t get through their share each week; it’s [...]
In this class, you will learn how to cook healthy and delicious recipes with Rama Sridhar. Rama will discuss vegan and gluten free alternates to these recipes. The focus of the class will be on learning how to use seasonal vegetables in dishes that are high in flavor and nutrition and are good for one’s [...]