2023 Programs Held
Recent Programs
At “Eating for Your Health,” we are passionate about fostering a culture of healthy eating and empowering individuals to make nutritious choices – all in a non-judgmental environment.
Over the years, our programs have provided the resources and guidance for hundreds of eaters to improve their eating habits, leading them to a life where they can more effectively fuel their bodies and minds.
Here are a few programs recently delivered in collaboration with our Community Partners.
- Helping the Homeless, Newark, NJ in collaboration with the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – “What’s on Your Plate” and Tasting
- Henry J. Austin Health Center All-Staff Meeting and Bi-Annual Training Session – What’s On Your Plate and Preparing for the Holiday Eating Season
- Millhill Child & Family Development High School Students – Snacks that Feed Your Body & Brain
- Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center at Overlook Medical Center (part of the Atlantic Health System) – Healthy Eating on the Go for Caregivers
- Byrne Seminar to Freshman Students at Rutgers University – What’s on Your Plate and a modified version of the Healthy Eating Challenge
Programs Held in 2023 (E4YH)
Workshops focus on food and health-related topics and often involve food demonstrations with presenters who have expertise in their fields.
Here are a few examples of topics:
EFYH Community Events
- New Year Healthy Eating Challenge – January 12
- At the Table with Sarah and Kim – February 15
- Cooking on a Budget – February 23
- At the Table with Sarah and Kim March – 15
- Lunch Meeting – Inflammation & Autoimmune Issues May 02
- Dietary Guidelines – Possible Benefits to Us and the Planet – May 09
- Lunch Meeting –Inflammation & Autoimmune Issues – June 06
- How to Reduce Exposure to Environmental Chemicals – June 15
- Insulin Resistance: What it is and Why it Matters – June 28
- Eating for Your Health – Lunch Meeting – Immune Support – July 18
- Eating for Your Health – Dinner Meeting – Keep it Simple – August 16
- Lunch Meeting – Inflammation & Autoimmune Issues – August 22
- Unraveling Facts & Myths about Vitamins & Supplements – August 23
- Founder’s Day Celebration – September 13
- Lunch Meeting – Inflammation & Autoimmune Issues – September 19
- Mindful Morsels – Healthy Eating Challenge – October 01
- Hormones and Antibiotics- October 19
- Lunch Meeting –Inflammation & Autoimmune Issues – October 24
- Thanksgiving: Lower the Carbs without Lowering the Taste – November 08
Programs with Community Partners
Chronic disease affects all communities, and we know that some racial and ethnic groups have a higher incidence of chronic disease and an increased incidence of related complications.
To reach diverse audiences, we partner with various community partners.
2023 Programs
1. Sweet Tooth Bitter Truth. In collaboration with Princeton Public Library (via zoom) –
January 11, 2023
2. Snacks that Feed Your Body & Brain, for Millhill Child & Family Development –
March 02, 2023
3. Nutrition for Brain Health – Partner – Alzheimer’s Association – March 14, 2023
4. Caregiver Outreach – Partner – Go to Professionals – March 14, 2023
5. Healthy Eating on a Budget – Hickory Corner Branch – Mercer County Library – May 16, 2023
6. What’s on Your Plate – Whole Health Learning Collaborative, State of New Jersey Dept of Human Services, Div of Mental Health & Addiction Services – May 30, 2023
7. What’s on Your Plate – Partner – Homeworks Trenton, Outdoor Equity Alliance, and Wildflower Organic Farm – June 16, 2023
8. Montgomery Township School District Staff/Faculty Health Fair – June 22, 2023
9. Regional Chronic Disease Coalition – Middlesex & Union County – June 27, 2023
10. Staying on Track During the Summer Picnic Season – Partner Somerset County Library – July 06, 2023
11. Kitchen Cabinet Meetings – Princeton Public Schools – July 7, 2023
12. Healthy Eating On the Go – Ways to Fuel Your Body & Brain – Partner Atlantic Health – July 12, 2023
13. What’s on Your Plate and Cook-along WILO Homes for People w Developmental Disabilities – July 17, 2023
14. Tasty Greens – Salads, Slaws and Dressings – Partner Somerset County Library System – August 14, 2023
15. Henry J. Austin Health Center – What’s On Your Plate – Staff Meeting – September 18, 2023
16. Henry J. Austin Health Center – Managing the Holiday Eating Season – Staff Training – October 18, 2023
17. What’s on Your Plate and Tasting – Helping the Homeless, Newark, NJ – October 26, 2023
Recurring Programs with Community Partners
1. What’s on Your Plate Presentation in Collaboration with Workwell (9 sessions)
2. Homefront – Teaching Kitchen (5 sessions)
3. Premier Research – Dr. Jane Rohlf, Trenton NJ (6 sessions)
4. Trenton Parent Connect Summit (4/1, 4/29, 5/13)e
Public Relations & Media Events
1. “Why Soup” Handouts for Strike Out Hunger – partnering with Mercer County United Way – June 2023
2. Age Out Angels Radio Show July 2023
3. Multicultural Expo – Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce – June 2023
Sourcing Health Locally – An event where farmers, eaters, cooks, health advocates and medical practitioners come together to discuss how food sourcing can affect the course of one’s life.
