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Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
Oak RoomThis seminar takes a look at the nutrients that help keep the heart beating. Specific vitamins and minerals aid in the proper functioning of the heart, which is essential to maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. Katheryn will also address the best ways to lower cholesterol and blood pressure through diet to reduce the risk of heart disease. Register through our class schedule on the PALM app. Free for members and their guests.
Fueling Up: The Fundamentals of Digestion
Oak RoomDigestion is one of the many body systems vital to health and well-being: it involves different organs working together to fuel the body by converting food into energy and by breaking food down into essential nutrients. In this seminar, dietitian Victoria Nieveen will help you understand the process of digestion and teach you simple strategies to optimize the overall health of your digestive system and naturally overcome some common digestive issues.
Nutrition for Brain Health
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body; naturally, it makes sense that the brain requires a range of specific vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. In this seminar, registered dietitian Katheryn Scauzzo will take a deeper look at brain-boosting nutrients such as antioxidants, B vitamins, healthy fats, and omega-3 fatty acids to help you choose the best foods to fuel your body’s most intricate organ.
Nutrition for Immune Support
Oak RoomAs flu and cold season approaches, maintaining the health of the immune system is vitally important. In this seminar, registered dietitian Katheryn Scauzzo will address proper nutrition for enhancing and supporting the immune system to help prevent winter illnesses and to stay as healthy as possible through the coldest months of the year.
Fasting Fundamentals
Oak RoomIntermittent fasting is a popular topic right now in the wellness community. Should you be fasting, and what is the best way to do it? In this seminar, dietitian Katheryn Scauzzo will describe the basics of fasting, the benefits of abstaining from food for a period of time, and the best techniques for voluntary food restriction. She will also emphasize the importance of fasting under the supervision of a medical professional or registered dietitian for optimal safety.
Making the Most of Summer Fruits and Vegetables
This time of year, the grocery store aisles are stacked high with fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. What are the best ways to take advantage of the abundance of produce during this season? In this webinar, nurse practitioner Christen Rincker will describe the body’s particular needs during the summer months, discuss her top choices of late summer produce to eat along with their specific nutrients and benefits, and provide recipes to try at home.
Smart Gut
Your “gut” is more than just your stomach: it is actually a group of organs that starts with the mouth and ends with the colon. The health of this system has a profound impact on the overall health of your entire body. Join us for a webinar with nurse practitioner Sarah Bird, DNP, who will discuss the importance of maintaining excellent gut health and how you can influence your microbiome to improve your immune function, mood, and metabolism.
Making the Most of Summer Fruits and Vegetables
This time of year, the grocery store aisles are stacked high with fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. What are the best ways to take advantage of the abundance of produce during this season? In this webinar, nurse practitioner Amanda Peregrin will describe the body’s particular needs during the summer months, discuss her top choices of late summer produce to eat along with their specific nutrients and benefits, and provide recipes to try at home.