June 8 – November 16
Healthy, nutritious food is an integral component of any wellness program. Join world-renowned health and wellness experts from Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa for a series of talks in how healthy food and kitchen practices can lead to a fitness and overall wellness. Classes include Food as Medicine, Organic Food: Should I Switch?, Exercise & Your Heart and more.
For more information on upcoming classes email jrichar2@mdc.edu or call 305 237 3276.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8th
ORGANIC FOOD: SHOULD I SWITCH? (12noon – 1:30pm)
The Organic movement is growing and organics are no longer only available through your local hippie health store. Come and learn with our Nutritionist Larisa Alonso, if it is worth spending the extra money? The difference between conventionally and organically foods, when is it more important to choose organics.
Presented by: Larisa Alonso, MS, LN, CNS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd
PREVENTION OF NECK & BACK PAIN IN THE KITCHEN (12noon – 1:30pm)
Join our Physical Therapist Dr. Yoav Suprun to learn how bad kitchen postures can affect your neck and back. Learn how the pain can be eliminated utilizing the McKenzie method. Specific exercises and rationale for self-treatment will be provided.
Presented by: Dr. Yoav Suprun, D.P.T., Dip. M.D.T., C.S.C.S.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20th
Essential Fatty Acids, the “Good Fats” or healthy fats we all need (6pm – 8pm)
Explanation of the fatty acids that are healthy. Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids and which foods they can be found in.
Florida avocado, bell pepper, tomato, mango sesame dressing
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NATURALLY RAISED CHINOOK SALMON
Roasted pineapple, hearth fired bok choy, forbidden rice, sweet soy glaze
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VANILLA CHIA SEED PUDDING
Hemp Milk, Blueberries
Presented By: Chef Giovanni Arias
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17th
EXCERCISE & YOUR HEART (12noon – 1:30pm)
Join the Canyon Ranch Exercise Physiologist to learn how consistent cardiovascular exercise will reduce your chances of developing several diseases.
Presented by: Jeff Dolgan, M.S., R.C.E.P., C.S.C.S.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21th
FOOD AS MEDICINE (12noon – 1:30pm)
Discover herbs and foods that Chinese medicine has used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, the common cold, swelling, and menstrual issues. We will also look at some of the more common herbs such as Chinese ginseng and astragalus.
Presented by: Jim Rohr D.O.M
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
MENTALLY HEALTHY (6pm – 8pm)
Teaching easy and delicious meals and snacks based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, low-fat dairy, lean meat and beneficial fats. We’ll share tips for saving time, cutting costs and having fun making tasty and healthy food!
Grilled scallion, radish sprouts, orange, yuzu, fermented garlic
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SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND CHILEAN SEABASS
Garbanzo puree, citrus vinaigrette, wilted greens
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CHEESECAKE LOLLIPOP
White chocolate ganache, sugar cane & blackberry consommé
Presented by Chef Giovanni Arias
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
POWER FOODS: EATING FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION (12noon – 1:30pm)
Learn which foods can decrease your risk of cancer and heart disease. This lecture will also explore ways to increase your energy through food.
Presented by: Larisa Alonso, MS, LN, CNS
Series Calendar
Wednesday, June 8th
ORGANIC FOOD: SHOULD I SWITCH?
(Noon – 1:30pm) $50.00 per person
Wednesday, June 22th
PREVENTION OF NECK & BACK PAIN IN THE KITCHEN
(Noon – 1:30pm)
Wednesday, Aug 17th
EXERCISE & YOUR HEART
(Noon – 1:30pm)
Wednesday, Sept 21th
FOOD AS MEDICINE
(Noon – 1:30pm)
Wednesday, Oct 19th
MENTALLY HEALTHY
(6pm – 8pm)
Wednesday, Nov 16th
POWER FOODS: EATING FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION
(Noon – 1:30pm)