University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County will be offering “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” a program designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease. The classes will meet this coming Tuesday, February 4th and February 11th from 6-8pm at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 Prairie Drive, Sycamore – 815-758-8194. Marilyn Csernus, Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educator, will be the instructor.
Participants will learn how to shop for heart healthy foods and stock a healthy pantry; strategies to include more fruits and vegetables in your daily meals; how to select and use healthy oils and fats; ways to include fish, soy foods, legumes, nuts and seeds in meals; and much more.
At each session, participants will receive recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, taste foods to meet their dietary needs, and learn about proper diet and exercise to better care for their health. The fee for the 2-session program is $15 per person. Pre-registration is preferred.
For more information, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact DeKalb County Extension at (815) 758-8194 or uie-bdo@illinois.edu. View more information about this event.
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