Parkridge Well being Method has partnered with Chattanooga YMCA to give Meals RX lessons for no cost to the group.
The weekly courses concentration on a complete-food stuff, plant-based way of living and present evidence-dependent science of how food can protect against and reverse serious ailments.
The class is created by physicians, diabetic issues educators, registered dieticians, and specialist cooks to supply an effortless-to-adhere to dietary technique based mostly on scientific exploration.
“A balanced diet plan is critical to heart wellness,” reported Alison L. Bailey, MD, FACC, chief of cardiology for Parkridge Health System. “Studies demonstrate persons who take in a far more plant-based mostly eating plan, a lot more vegetables, additional fruit, extra whole grains and less processed foodstuff, specially processed meats, have a reduction of about 50 p.c in creating coronary heart ailment.”
Every hour-extensive course contains meal arranging, realistic cooking expertise, creating wholesome food items choices, cooking demonstrations, recipes, totally free samples and means and support for utilizing healthful alterations.
Classes are held each and every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 2205 McCallie Avenue. For additional facts and to sign-up for these free courses, get hold of Megan Vermeer at 423-877-3517 or [email protected].