In recognition of National Heart Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, is hosting a series of free series of cooking demonstrations to help individuals care for their “ticker.”
Held every Tuesday in February from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes aim to help the community prepare flavorful, heart-healthy meals at home. Each class highlights strategies to reduce sodium, include healthy fats, and build confidence in the kitchen using whole, minimally processed and delicious ingredients.
Cooking for Heart Health Basics, featuring Lemon Herb Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce over Charred Vegetable Farro “Risotto” will be Tues., Feb. 3. Plant-Forward Heart Health, featuring Spiced Chickpea & Lentil Stew with Fresh Vegetable Turmeric Stock, will be Tues., Feb. 10. Flavor without the Salt, featuring Grilled Ahi Tuna Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Garlic Eggplant Dressing, will be Tues., Feb. 17, and Heart-Healthy Comfort Foods, featuring Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Meatballs, will be Tues., Feb. 24.
Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being. The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life. Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center’s features and upcoming community events.
These events are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/teaching-kitchen or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.