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Natural Tonics to Boost Immunity

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 […]

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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Immunity Boosting Foods

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping 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 free […]

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Fueling Your Defenses: The Role of Immunity in Food

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: […]

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

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 […]

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Smart Snacking with the Power of Protein

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. […]

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Waste Not, Want Not Cooking Demonstration

  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 […]

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Eating Right for Kidney Health

Learn from Griffin Health Registered Dietitian Becca Cretella about how eating nutrient-rich foods while managing key minerals like sodium, potassium, and phosphorus is important for kidney health. Griffin Executive Chef Daryeal Murphy will then demonstrate how to make a tasty chipotle shrimp taco meal that is low in carbohydrates, sodium and potassium. EATING RIGHT FOR KIDNEY HEALTH Tuesday, August 26 […]

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Understanding the Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Well-being

Learn how good nutrition can ease your mind with a free cooking demonstration at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living. Registered Dietician Becca Cretella will discuss how what you eat plays an important role in physical and mental health. Then, Executive Chef Daryeal Murphy will demonstrate how to make spinach, sweet potato and lentil dhal, a delicious vegan one-pot recipe […]

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Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber

Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber” on Tues., July 1 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 that explores how a high fiber diet can help fight chronic […]

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The Dynamic Duo: How Vitamin D and Calcium Support Lifelong Bone Strength

Learn how Vitamin D is beneficial for our bones. There will also be a live cooking demonstration of a savory quinoa breakfast. THE DYNAMIC DUO: HOW VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM SUPPORT LIFELONG BONE STRENGTH Tuesday, June 10 5–6:15 pm Griffin Health Center for Healthy Living, Quarry Walk 300 Oxford Road, Oxford This event is free, but registrations are required. Sign […]

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