{"id":1709,"date":"2016-02-28T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2016-02-27T22:18:04","modified_gmt":"2016-02-28T03:18:04","slug":"spring-into-health-4-table-talks-saturdays-ramsdell-library-housatonic-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1709","title":{"rendered":"Spring into Health: 4 Table Talks Saturdays@ Ramsdell Library, Housatonic MA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"healthy<\/a>Hi,<\/p>\n

Happy last of February with our extra 29th day makes it a Leap Year, bound for success so they say.<\/p>\n

This weeks blog is an invitation to an event I am hosting\u00a0\u00a0Spring into Health<\/em>, a series of table talks on\u00a0yes you guessed it my favorite subject:\u00a0Gut Health.\u00a0\u00a0 Visit my Events Page<\/span> for more details\u00a0and directions.<\/p>\n

For this blog however,\u00a0I would like to give you a taste of the table talks.\u00a0\u00a0 Its free, and open to the public, but seeing as many of you may not be local I thought to share it with you.\u00a0In blog posts to follow I\u00a0will\u00a0offer more detailed information covered in this event.<\/p>\n

Here is a preview:<\/p>\n

Table Talk 1:<\/p>\n

March (5th<\/sup>) Digestion Friendly Gut<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discussion will include probiotic, foods to incorporate into your diet and lifestyle practices.\u00a0 This table talk will give some basic information on what are probiotic and where are some of the best resources for this in our diet.\u00a0 Many of us think probiotic and\u00a0think of\u00a0the “live active cultures” described on labels for yogurt.\u00a0 However, there are many other sources of probiotic of which can be much more benefice in their delivery as they do not contain any added sugars or preservatives.\u00a0 Come join me to learn the number of benefits to probiotic and some overall good lifestyle practices to maintaining a good gut.<\/p>\n

Table Talk 2:<\/p>\n

March (19th)\u00a0Health Choice Swaps for Everyday Cooking<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn basic alternatives for oils, grains & proteins to use in cooking. Review sample recipes. Bring your own standard recipes and I will offer alternatives for ingredients and preparation.\u00a0 In this table talk I invite participants to come and dive into the kitchen and see what their cooking and how to make it healthier.\u00a0 Suggestions will be given on cooking oils, good sources of easily digestible\u00a0proteins \u00a0and grains that can be both protein rich and\u00a0high in their alkalinity properties.<\/p>\n

Table Talk 3:<\/p>\n

April (2nd<\/sup>) Healthy Food Shopping on a Budget & Kitchen Prep Tips <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Feeling overwhelmed in food department? Get money-saving tips on healthy food shopping with a budget. Learn what to look for in the supermarket, what to buy in bulk and how to store items in the kitchen for lasting results. Learn time-saving kitchen tips and easy healthy preparation methods to creating a meal and what to do with leftovers. Healthy Food Shopping on a Budget & Kitchen Prep Tips Guide Sheet <\/span>will be provided.\u00a0 This table talk will give you the opportunity to discover that it doesn’t take a trip to Whole Foods Market to get your healthy picks at the supermarket.\u00a0 Gain valuable tools for what to look for on shelves and way to save money when choosing products.\u00a0 Kitchen prep tips will be offered to<\/p>\n

Table Talk 4:<\/p>\n

April (16th<\/sup>) Easy Prep Snacks for Kids & Adults<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn about snacks<\/strong> on the go for kids and adults. Try a sample of delicious cinnamon raisin mochi <\/strong>waffle cake while you learn about this and other easy snack recipes.\u00a0 This the final table talk will be scrumptious along with informative.\u00a0 Recipes for snacks children and adults alike can enjoy will be shared.\u00a0 Learn some basic swaps for your everyday snacks for the kids.\u00a0 Learn how to turn a vegetable with a dip into a great nourishing and taste treat.<\/p>\n

So, bring a brown bag lunch and learn about key tips to good gut health.\u00a0 If you can’t be there in person, stay tuned for blog posts to follow.\u00a0 Remember blogs are posted bi-monthly.\u00a0 Next one:\u00a0 March 13th.<\/p>\n

In health,<\/p>\n

Safara<\/p>\n

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