The
Mediterranean diet was selected as the best diet overall in the U.S. News and
World Reports 2018 rankings.
The WMHS Food
for Thought Book Discussion Group is reading the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
for Dummies by Meri Rafetto, RDN and Wendy Jo Peterson, RDN, MS. The group
meets on Tuesdays at noon or Wednesdays at 4:30 beginning July 10 or 11 through
July 31 or August 1st.
This book
features tried and true advice on transitioning to this healthful lifestyle, provides
meal planning tips, and more than 160 tasty, nutritious recipes.
Some tips for
eating the Mediterranean way include:
·
Eat
seasonally and locally.
·
Eat
more fish.
·
Focus
on healthy fats, such as olive oil
·
Eat
primarily plant-based foods
·
Punch
up flavor with fresh herbs and spices
To be part of the book group, call Theresa Stahl,
RDN, LDN at 240-964-8416 or email tstahl@wmhs.com.
And remember to pick up your local produce every
Wednesday from 2-5 pm at the WMHS Farmers’ Market in the parking garage. And look
for our videos on the Western Maryland Health System’s Facebook page to learn
more about the fresh, flavorful, local produce and for recipes.
And the next Change to Win, 12-week nutrition and
weight loss class, will begin August 28 or 29 and end the week of November 13
and 14. Class times are Tuesdays at noon or 4:30 or Wednesdays at 4:30. Each
class lasts approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour. For more information or to
register, please contact instructor, Theresa Stahl, RDN, LDN at 240-964-8416 or
email tstahl@wmhs.com.