SoCal Nutrition and Welness Blog - Events

Building Community in the Garden

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:49:48 +0000

Join Urban Farmer Eugene Cooke on Saturday, June 11th from 11:00am to 1:00pm for ‘Building Community in the Garden’ at the Center for Living Peace! In this workshop, you will learn how to:

Build community through ideas like neighborhood
See open spaces in your city in a different light
Use plants to reclaim space for the public good
Organize your own network for neighborhood food sharing
Experience the joy of Community Supported Agriculture

Eugene Cooke has been growing food and developing creative, community partnerships for over a decade. He believes that artistic expression and sustainable living are the keys to vibrant social systems. Working as an employee with national non-profits and schools inspired Eugene to create ‘gebsite.com,' which helps people grow their own food at homes, schools, churches, community centers and parks. Eugene has assisted in developing gardens and mini-farms in California, Georgia, Washington D.C., Oregon, Florida and Kenya. He has been teaching visual art, environmental and agricultural science to children and adults for over 10 years.

To learn more and sign up, please visit: http://goodhappens.org/e/3075 The class will at the Center (4132 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612), for a fee of $22 (with a $12 student discount). Interested parties can contact Sabrina Talukder at stalukder@goodhappens.org with questions.

Edible Gardening Workshop in Irvine, CA

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:48:24 +0000

The Center for Living Peace in Irvine, CA will be hosting a series of workshops with urban farmer Eugene Cooke, the first of which focuses on Edible Gardening. Cooke has been growing food and supporting sustainable community projects for over 15 years. He is the former technical director of Food Forestry International in Los Angeles. He is currently developing the infrastructure, operations and curriculum for Truly Living Well Center for Urban Agriculture in Atlanta. His gardens are feeding families from the US to Kenya, and he’s recently been spending more time in Southern California, sharing his knowledge and experience in classes, workshops and neighborhood gatherings.

In this Edible Gardening workshop, participants will learn:

Simple tools to make it EASY to grow food in spaces large and small
How to use things that fill the urban landscape, like newspaper, cardboard or old fencing, to create a beautiful garden.
How to grow a garden within your budget and can suit the needs of every grower.
How to create community, home, and container gardens
Ways to accent the home and feed the family

The class will be held on Saturday, March 12^th, at 11am at the Center (4132 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612), for a fee of $22 (with a $12 student discount). Pre-registration at is highly encouraged. Interested parties can contact Sabrina Talukder at stalukder@goodhappens.org with questions.

Click here for more information on Eugene Cooke. For more information on the Center for Living Peace, click here.

Join me for a Live Chat on September 16th!

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:20:08 +0000

Sharpen that pencil, grab a notepad and put on your thinking cap!! The folks at Miss Chef RD have put together a series of weekly live web chats that will feature Registered Dietitians with a variety of specialized backgrounds. Have a favorite recipe on hand that you would like to modify with some healthy and creative suggestions? Perhaps you've been told you're "pre-diabetic" by your primary care physician and aren't completely sure what that means? Maybe you're simply thirsty for general nutrition information? We can quench that thirst for knowledge with diverse, qualified Registered Dietitians ready to answer your questions. Space is limited to so sign up today for this exclusive offering!

I will be leading the chat on September 16th from 8-9pm EST focused on "Eating Healthy with Diabetes." I hope you'll join in the conversation!

August Workshops in Newport Beach

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:56:48 +0000

Exciting news--I will be hosting two workshops in August! Here's the low-down:

Tuesday, August 24th from 5:30pm to 7pm: Weight Management Workshop

Wednesday, August 25th from 5:30pm to 7pm: Sports Nutrition Workshop for Recreational & Casual Exercisers

Please see flyers for details and registration information. Space is limited, reserve your spot today! Registration is due no later than Friday, August 20th.

Weight Management Group Coming Soon!

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:29:00 +0000

Are you ready to stop dieting and lose weight by changing your lifestyle and developing a healthy relationship with food? If so, then this is just the program for you!

Basics of Weight Loss: Thursday, May 20th from 10:00 to 11:15am
-Jump start your metabolism
-Carbs, Protein, Fat, Alcohol—how much?
-How much do you move?

Become an Intuitive Eater: Thursday, May 27th from 10:00 to 11:15am
-Learn to ignore the diet police
-Eliminate food “rules”
-Hunger/Fullness Scale

Everyday Meal Planning: Thursday, June 3rd from 10:00 to 11:15am
-Modification and moderation, not deprivation
-The role of fluid, fiber, and protein in weight management
-Planning healthy meals and snacks
-Handle social functions and holidays like a pro

Location:
Bar Method Newport Beach
7772 E. Coast Highway
Newport Coast, CA 92657

Please complete the registration form and return via email, mail, or fax by May 17th. Feel free to share the flyer with your friends and family too!
Questions? Please call Janice at 310.270.8985.

Diabetes Classes in Newport Beach

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:01:00 +0000

Diabetes Education Classes in Newport Beach:

Basics of Diabetes: March 31st from 5:00 to 6:30pm

ABC's of Diabetes Control
Reducing Risk
Basics of a healthy diet and lifestyle

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: April 7th from 5:00 to 6:30pm

Carbohydrate sources and portions
Food label reading
Role of resistant starches and fiber in blood glucose management
Meal planning basics

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. Please click here for more info and to access the registration form.

New Year, New You! Weight Management Package

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:50:00 +0000

Are you unhappy with your current body weight? If so, then register for our weight management package. The package includes two fundamental 90-minute group sessions on 2/13 and 2/20 PLUS three 30-minute individual follow-up sessions with the dietitian (to be scheduled at your convenience). Act fast, space is limited!

Basics of Weight Loss: Saturday, February 13th from 9:00am to 10:30am

It’s not just calories
Become an intuitive eater
How much exercise is enough?

Everyday Meal Planning: Saturday, February 20th from 9:00am to 10:30am

Modification and moderation, not deprivation
The role of fluid, fiber, and protein in weight loss
Planning healthy meals and snacks

Each participant will receive a folder of materials and a pedometer. In addition, baseline weight, body fat percentage, and waist circumference will be taken privately for each participant at the conclusion of the first group session and at your 3rd follow-up visit.

To register, please complete the Registration Form and submit by fax, e-mail, or mail.

Diabetes Classes in Orange County

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:54:00 +0000

Package includes two group classes plus one individual follow-up session (to be scheduled at your convenience). Each participant will receive a folder of materials and light refreshments will be provided. Please download and complete the registration form to enroll.

Basics of Diabetes: Wednesday, February 10th from 5:30 to 7:00pm

ABC’s of Diabetes Control
Reducing Risks
Basics of a healthy diet and lifestyle

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: Wednesday, February 17th from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Carbohydrate sources and portions
Food label reading
Resistant starches and fiber
Planning meals

Location:

180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 187 (Conference Room)
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Join me at Bar Method Newport Beach!

nospam@example.com (Janice Dada) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:56:00 +0000

Join me at Bar Method Newport Beach next Saturday, January 23rd from 9am to 1pm where I will be taking registration for my new weight management package and discussing sports/exercise nutrition. You can also sign up to take a class from the founder, Burr Leonard online.