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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 […]

Eating Right for Kidney Health

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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 […]

Understanding the Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Well-being

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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 […]

Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Understanding Nutrition Labels

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Learn why the nutrition labels on food are important to healthy eating and how they can inform you about what is going into your meals with a free cooking demonstration at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living. Registered Dietitian Becca Cretella will explain how to read a nutrition label, portion indications and what to look for when preparing ingredients. Chef […]

The Power of Protein

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Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents The Power of Protein will be Tues., May 27 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us as we explore the health benefits of protein-rich meals. In recognition of Women’s Health Month, former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition […]

Griffin Bariatrics Presentation and Cooking Demonstration

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Have a Healthy Breakfast for Dinner Thursday, May 1 5-6:15 p.m. Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford Griffin Bariatrics will host a free presentation on bariatric weight-loss and a healthy cooking demonstration for individuals considering bariatric weight-loss services and for Griffin Bariatrics post-operative patients who want to learn more about improving their healthy […]