Nutrition Classes

Nutrition classes offer a new perspective on how to modify your diet to keep a healthy heart. Classes are held from 11 am to noon at 25 New Chardon Street in Boston, MA.

Date Class Topic
April 10
Fats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Discover the difference between the good and bad fats in the American diet today. Learn which ones you should be including in your meals to improve your cholesterol levels and weight.
April 17
Label Reading and Portion Size
Learn how to read and compare food labels and ingredients to help you choose the healthiest foods on the market today. Also learn about portion sizes to help you keep your weight under control.
April 24
Supermarket Smarts
Take a virtual supermarket tour and learn how to shop quickly for the foods you need without falling victim to impulse buying.
May 1
Dining Out
Review strategies to eat healthy while eating out. Identify key words that will tell you which dishes are high in fat and calories. Also learn how to combine foods at home to create quick healthy meals and snacks any time of the day.
May 8
Diet and Diabetes
Learn how to manage blood glucose levels through diet, and how food affects blood glucose levels. Also learn about the impact of weight, the role of exercise, and the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels.
May 15
Heart Healthy Eating
An introduction to heart healthy foods. Explore the difference between whole grains and refined grains and learn more about what carbohydrates you should be eating every day to improve your health.
May 22
Fats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Discover the difference between the good and bad fats in the American diet today. Learn which ones you should be including in your meals to improve your cholesterol levels and weight.
May 29
Label Reading and Portion Size
Learn how to read and compare food labels and ingredients to help you choose the healthiest foods on the market today. Also learn about portion sizes to help you keep your weight under control.
June 5
Supermarket Smarts
Take a virtual supermarket tour and learn how to shop quickly for the foods you need without falling victim to impulse buying.
June 12
Dining Out
Review strategies to eat healthy while eating out. Identify key words that will tell you which dishes are high in fat and calories. Also learn how to combine foods at home to create quick healthy meals and snacks any time of the day.
June 19
Diet and Diabetes
Learn how to manage blood glucose levels through diet, and how food affects blood glucose levels. Also learn about the impact of weight, the role of exercise, and the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels.
June 26
Heart Healthy Eating
An introduction to heart healthy foods. Explore the difference between whole grains and refined grains and learn more about what carbohydrates you should be eating every day to improve your health.
July 3
Fats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Discover the difference between the good and bad fats in the American diet today. Learn which ones you should be including in your meals to improve your cholesterol levels and weight.
July 10
Label Reading and Portion Size
Learn how to read and compare food labels and ingredients to help you choose the healthiest foods on the market today. Also learn about portion sizes to help you keep your weight under control.
July 17
Supermarket Smarts
Take a virtual supermarket tour and learn how to shop quickly for the foods you need without falling victim to impulse buying.
July 24
Dining Out
Review strategies to eat healthy while eating out. Identify key words that will tell you which dishes are high in fat and calories. Also learn how to combine foods at home to create quick healthy meals and snacks any time of the day.
 
July 31
Diet and Diabetes
Learn how to manage blood glucose levels through diet, and how food affects blood glucose levels. Also learn about the impact of weight, the role of exercise, and the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels.
Aug 7
Heart Healthy Eating
An introduction to heart healthy foods. Explore the difference between whole grains and refined grains and learn more about what carbohydrates you should be eating everyday to improve your health.

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