Nutrition for Life
We believe that providing food is not enough. Our goal is to alleviate hunger in the Panhandle and to do that requires us to take a step beyond providing food. Educating consumers about healthy living habits allows for a higher probability of self-sufficiency and greater food security. Speaking engagements can be scheduled upon request.
- To help us educate the public about nutrition, we use USDA approved curriculum in a single class or series format.
- Each class is approximately 30-45 minutes long with the option of a cooking demonstration
- Please contact Justin to host a class or class series.
Recipe of the Month: Spicy Apple and Pear Chutney
Physical Activity of the Month: October
Bicycling! As cooler temperatures start to creep into the evenings, bicycling can be a great way to get exercise with your friends and family. It can be a fun evening adventure that can lead you to interesting places in your neighborhood you may have never seen otherwise! A leisurely bicycling pace can burn up to 298 calories; while intense bicycling can burn up to 614 calories! So dust off that bike in your garage and head outside! (based on 30 minutes of activity for a 155lb person) Harvard Heart Letter, 2004. www.health.harvard.edu
Schools
- With the help of Window on a Wider World( WoWW) and our Kids Cafe Program we are able to offer nutrition education to many students across the Panhandle.
- We encourage students in our "Fruit and Vegetable Superhero" lesson to eat a colorful plate to obtain superpowers from fresh fruits and vegetables.
Garden Education
- The Garden serves as our "outdoor classroom" on site at the High Plains Food Bank.
- Students, both children and adults, can come and learn how to grow vegetables in the Panhandle and also learn about the health benefits of growing your own food!
- For more information, please contact Cara.
Volunteer
Do you have a nutrition or cooking background? Volunteer to teach nutrition education classes! To sign up (or submit an inquiry), fill out this form.
