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Bean There, Done That!

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Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Bean There, Done That!” on Thurs., Dec. 18 from 5-6:15 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss how the holidays are a great time for beans as they are easy […]

The Healthy Gingerbread Man

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To help families enjoy healthier holidays, Griffin Health Chef Mike Rizzio will lead a cooking demonstration on how to make and decorate a gingerbread man that includes nutritional ingredients like flaxseed mill, coconut oil and wheat flour, and uses healthier monk fruit and unsulphured molasses instead of sugar. THE HEALTHY GINGERBREAD MAN Thursday, December 11 5–6:15 pm Griffin Health Center […]

Healthy Nutrition for Diabetes

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In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Griffin Health Chef Mike Rizzio will lead a free cooking demonstration of Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry with Chicken and Vegetables. This colorful stir-fry swaps noodles for roasted spaghetti squash, creating a lower carb base that’s hearty and satisfying. Paired with lean chicken breast, a medley of crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sesame soy […]

Canning and Preserving Produce

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Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Canning and Preserving Produce” on Wed., Nov. 12 from 5-8 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In an effort to help reduce food waste and take advantage of the health benefits of canning produce, former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition […]

Natural Tonics to Boost Immunity

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Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Natural Tonics to Boost Immunity” on Thurs., Oct. 30 at 5:15 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss natural health tonics that are […]

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Immunity Boosting Foods

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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals boost their immunity with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration. Fueling Your Defenses: The Role of Food in Immunity will be Tues., Oct. 21 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This […]

Fueling Your Defenses: The Role of Immunity in Food

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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Griffin Health presents a free health education presentation on “eating the rainbow” highlighting foods high in antioxidants and the role they play in strengthening immunity against certain diseases like cancer. There will also be a cooking demonstration for an antioxidant dense butternut squash, chicken sausage and kale quinoa skillet meal. FUELING YOUR DEFENSES: […]

Faster, Focused, Fueled: Nutrition Essentials for High School Athletes

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Griffin Health invites high school athletes and their parents to a free sports nutrition program and cooking demonstration. Athletic Trainer Alexander DeMoura will discuss the essentials of healthy eating for peak sports performance followed by a demonstration of how to make a healthy high-protein breakfast that’s the perfect start for an active day. FASTER, FOCUSED, FUELED Saturday, October 18 10–11:30 […]

Smart Snacking with the Power of Protein

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Learn from Griffin Health Registered Dietitian Becca Cretella about protein and how it can be incorporated into snacks for a healthier way to satisfy cravings in between meals. Griffin Executive Chef Daryeal Murphy will then demonstrate how to make vegan protein bars and egg bites, which can be made ahead of time and stored for a quick and satisfying snack. […]

Waste Not, Want Not Cooking Demonstration

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Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Waste Not, Want Not” on Thurs., Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us for free health education and a cooking demonstration on preserving food and cooking with frequently thrown away plant parts. Former Executive Director of Massaro […]