‘Let’s Get Cooking’ class set in Washington

WASHINGTON — Members of New Milford Hospital’s Diebold Family Cancer Care Center will lead “Let’s Get Cooking,” a plant-based cooking workshop, at the Gunn Memorial Library, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. the snow date is Jan. 22.

The workshop, including a cooking demonstration and tasting, focuses on eating to promote a healthy weight plus prevention and risk reduction of chronic diseases and will be facilitated by Michele MacDonnell, RD, C-DN, Clinical Nutrition Manager; Kerry Gold, Director Dining Services, Unidine Corporation and Cynthia Tyler, RN, OCN, CBCN, CN-BN, Cancer Navigator.

Participants will gain an understanding of plant-based nutrition is: Minimally processed foods from plants, modest amounts of fish, lean meat and low fat dairy, red meat sparingly. Identify plant foods: vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, dry beans and legumes. Understand the role of overall eating choices in reducing cancer risk and disease prevention: Vitamins and minerals in vegetables and fruits may protect against cancer. Other natural compounds called phytochemicals can help to protect cells in the body from damage that can lead to cancer. Name the main benefits of plant based proteins: helps maintain strong immune system, promotes cell growth, repair and maintenance, improves heart health, aids muscle growth and recommendations for alcohol intake.

This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

The Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at Route 47 on the Green, in Washington.