Greenwich Hospital Offers Virtual Classes

Making wise meal choices, staying healthy and managing chronic medical conditions are more important than ever, given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis that require social distancing and avoiding large gatherings.

To guide individuals during this unprecedented time, Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Nutritional Health will offer six classes via Zoom in May. To register for the free classes, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the session. Participants will be on mute without camera access and can comment via chat.

Title: Support Your Health with Nutrition
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Erica Christ, RD, CDE

Good nutrition is essential to building a strong immune system. While no one food can prevent illness, you can maximize your health by including powerful immune system food boosters. Hear about the eight vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy immune system, plus learn food shopping tips to get these foods into your diets now.

Title: Diabetes Care at Home
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Richard Becker, MS.Ed, RCEP, CDE

Learn the benefits of monitoring your diabetes while at home by controlling your daily blood sugars and minimizing the risks of complications. Learn about the advantages of making simple changes in your diet, activity and self-management routine.

Title: Food Safety and COVID-19
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Erica Christ, RD, CDE

Food safety has taken on a new meaning during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to cooking foods properly and preventing cross contamination, there’s the added stress of safely shopping for food in the age of social distancing, curbside pick and more. Is our food safe? Can we get COVID-19 by eating contaminated fruits, vegetables and other foods? Learn how to manage food safety issues without the stress.

Title: Exercise and Activity at Home
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Richard Becker, MS.Ed, RCEP, CDE

Learn about the benefits of simple and safe activities – including stretching, cardiovascular and strength exercises – that can be done at the home with little to no equipment by using typical items around the house.

Title: Immune-Boosting Cooking: Minestrone Soup
Date: Thursday, May 21, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Erica Christ, RD, CDE

Spend an hour in the kitchen of Erica Christ, dietitian with Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Nutritional Health. Learn how to prepare a simple, plant-based immune boosting hearty meal with kitchen staples that are affordable. Plenty of leftovers!

Title: Immune-Boosting Cooking: Single Pan Stir Fry
Date: Thursday, May 28, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Erica Christ, RD, CDE

Spend an hour in the kitchen of Erica Christ, dietitian with Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Nutritional Health. Stir-fry meals can be easily made with either plant-based or animal-based protein foods. Learn how to prepare this immune boosting meal, which is rich in vegetables, grains while meeting protein requirements.

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