Learning For All - Adult Enrichment Fall 2023 Fall 23 Volume XII No. 2 | Page 14

Health & Wellness

De-Age Your Brain – online
Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages . Cognitive function , which covers all aspects of perceiving , thinking and reasoning , CAN improve . And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other . We ' ll discuss which ' superfoods ' reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory , attention , processing information and reducing stress . You will learn simple , easy to implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert . Janice Novak
Date : Tue , Apr 11 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 30 Class #: AEW1 Location : Online via Zoom
Eat and Thrive : Nutrition for Cancer Prevention
Are there foods and eating patterns that can reduce your risk for cancer ? Can some foods promote the development of cancer ? Have you tried to find the right book or website to answer these questions and wonder if the information was valid ? Join Colleen Sexton , Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition , to find out how you can choose healthy eating to reduce your risk for cancer . Colleen Sexton
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Date : Wed , Apr 12 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 19 Class #: AEW9 Location : Skyview , 702
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Hot Topics in Nutrition
Should I try fasting or the Whole 30 plan ? Should I avoid the " Dirty Dozen " fruits and vegetables ? Is raw cane sugar ok ? Do you try to choose organic , but find it too expensive ? You have an opportunity every time you eat to promote your health . Join Colleen Sexton , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist , who will provide evidence based answers and guidance to these and other hot topics in nutrition . Colleen Sexton
Date : Wed , Apr 26 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 19 Class #: AEW8 Location : Skyview , 702
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Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings – online
Ever had a day where you can ' t stop eating ? Do you crave starches , snack foods , and sweets and find the more you eat , the more you want to eat ? Is your snacking out of control ? Discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings ( no kidding !), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced . Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology . No hype - just facts ! Janice Novak
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Date : Tue , May 2 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 30 Class #: AEW3 Location : Online via Zoom
Nutrition for One
It ' s time for dinner but somehow cooking a balanced meal seems like too much work . It is easier to rely on convenience foods , frozen entrees or simply snacking . Discover the nutritional implications of taking shortcuts when it comes to putting food on the table for only you . Learn how to boost the nutritional profile of the foods and meals you prepare as well as batch preparation now to eat later . Instructor is a staff member from Herself Health .
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Date : Tue , Apr 25 Time : 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost : $ 20 Class #: AEW4 Location : Gladstone , 105

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