Valley Health Plan 2024 general nutrition series
Good nutritional habits are the foundation you need for an active, healthy, and happy life. Yet we are surrounded by bad nutritional food options almost every day. Eating foods high in sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy fats can drain your energy and cause significant health issues.
Our nutrition series is designed to help members learn the skills to make smart food choices that can protect against chronic diseases, strengthen your immune system, avoid weight gain, and improve your mood.
We’ve made it easier than ever to participate in a class by offering them online and during your lunch hour. Check out the classes offered between now and the holiday season and pre-register today.
Class Schedule
The power of habits - plus strategies
Join Kim Verity as she discusses strategies for forming lasting habits and achieving successful New Year's resolutions on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- How to drop old unhealthy habits and create new healthy ones
- Learn strategies to help you stick to your New Year’s goals
Healthy weight loss tips
Join Kim Verity as she discusses essential nutrients for people over 50 plus on Tuesday January 9, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- Let’s take a close look at the current fad diets - Are they right for you?
- How can I feel full and satisfied on less calories?
- What is the right balance of carbs, fat and protein for successful weight management?
Heart health: How to lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides through diet
Join Kim Verity as she discusses how to eat to beat cancer on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- We all know that sodium increases our blood pressure but what other minerals also affect blood pressure? Which foods are good sources of these minerals?
- Which foods increase triglycerides and LDL cholesterol and which foods help lower them?
- Discuss the National Institute of Health’s DASH diet.
Healthy shopping
Join Kim Verity as she discusses the reasons behind overeating on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- Learn how to get past the hype on the front of the package and read the food labels to buy the healthiest foods.
- Discover the three ingredients that you do not want to find in your food.
- Take a deep dive into cereals, breads and crackers - Which brands are the healthiest?