The North Brunswick Public Library and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey will offer a free virtual Food & Nutrition Literacy series.
“Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables,” led by educators from NJ-SNAP-Ed, begins Sept. 23. Each free workshop begins at 6 p.m. Join one or all.
Registration is required at https://form.jotform.com/202444315297151
The schedule is as follows:
Fruits and Vegetables, Sept. 23: Learn ways to include a variety of fruits and vegetables on your plate daily.
My Plate, Oct. 7: Plan a meal with healthy food choices.
Stretching Food Dollars, Oct. 21: Learn useful tips on how to save money and properly budget when food shopping.
Food Safety, Nov. 4: Learn helpful steps for safe handling and safe consumption of food.
Portion Sizes, Nov. 18: Learn about the health benefits of portion control.
Meal Planning, Dec. 2: Learn how to plan easy, healthy meals using low cost, readily available foods.
Nutrition Facts Label, Dec. 9: Learn ways to properly identify the information on nutrition facts labels.
Healthy Beverages, Dec. 16: Understand the link between sugary drinks and chronic diseases, and discover healthier alternatives.
For more information, email Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northbrunswicklibrary.org
For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/ or @NorthBrunswickLibrary on Facebook.
