Healthy Diet
Put the autumn comfort food on hold. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy healthy summertime meals on the barbecue. Atlantic Health System’s Chef Todd has a recipe for orange tarragon chicken that will make your grill the envy of the neighborhood. It uses basic ingredients to prepare a tasty marinade and dressing and the total cooking time is just six to eight minutes. Get the full recipe >Healthy Diet Programs and Screenings
Education and prevention can keep you and your loved ones healthy. We invite you to take advantage of the programs, support groups and screenings available. Adults 65 and older who are looking to stay well with age may benefit from events labeled “New Vitality.”
Community Nutrition Lectures
Newton Medical Center’s Community Health Department, in partnership with the Sussex County YMCA, regularly holds free seminars on how to eat well.
Topic: Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Friday, September 6; 10:00 to11:00am
Sussex County YMCA, 15 Wits End Road, Hardyston, NJ.
For more information or to register, please call 973-209-9622.
New Vitality: Cholesterol – What You Need to Know
A registered dietitian will explain cholesterol’s function in the body, what the numbers mean and how high LDL cholesterol impacts your heart health
Friday, September 20; 12:30 to 1:30pm
Newton Medical Center, Romano Conference Center
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
New Vitality: Shop with a Nurse Practitioner and a Dietician
Tour the local ShopRite with a nurse practitioner and a dietician, who will discuss healthy food choices along the way.
Monday, September 23; 1:00 to 2:00pm
ShopRite of Newton, 127 Water Street, Newton, NJ
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
New Vitality: Eat Smart, Live Long
Hear from a nutrition educator about fun ways to make smart food choices and get more exercise. This four-week class is limited to just 15 participants, so register early.
Fridays, September 27 to October 18; 10:30 to 11:30am
Newton Medical Center, Romano Conference Center
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
