The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, October 1, 2015
Learn healthy cooking skills CandaCe Wu
“It’s designed to follow the Canada Food Guide,” she said, noting there’s a big emphasis on whole grains and increasing your fruit and vegetable intake. “You will at the very least learn how to incorporate seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.” Cockayne said there’s also an educational component where participants will learn meal planning skills and how to read labels — one day the class even takes a field trip down to Save-On Foods to learn how to navigate grocery stores to find affordable, healthy products. Cockayne is a holistic health practitioner and she said a healthy diet is important to prevent and reduce chronic illnesses. According to a news release issued by ACRA, the program is designed to strengthen your
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You are what you eat. In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, the Canadian Diabetes Association in partnership with the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association (ACRA) is hosting a sixweek program teaching residents how to cook nutritious meals. Food Skills for Families is funded entirely by the Ministry of Health and Regional District of Nanaimo. Miranda Cockayne, who will be teaching the course, said it’s been a huge success since it was introduced to Parksville Qualicum Beach. During the course, Cockayne said participants will learn how to make meals like skillet lasagne and homemade minestrone soup.
cooking confidence while giving you the food knowledge to make sound meal, snack and beverage choices. Participants will receive their own handbook full of cooking tips and delicious recipes. During the course, participants will prepare a fresh home-cooked meal during class and then sit down to share it together. Food Skills for Families is targeted at those cooking for families or groups, on a budget. The course runs Oct. 14 to Nov. 25 every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Arrowsmith Hall. Participants must be 19 years or older. If you are interested in Food Skills for Families please register by contacting Miranda Cockayne at 250-927-3558 or cookforhealth@shaw.ca or Kim Longmuir at 250-248-8515 or kimlongmuir@telus.net.
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Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free very informative seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 1:00pm at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field, discussing everything from possible home choices (such as Emerald Estates & The Gardens), moving (with Karen’s Transitions Made Simple, experts on seniors relocation), and available financing options (presented by a financial professional). Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, current market conditions, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts; Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Coffee & cookies will be served. Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail sold@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited and we had a full house @ our last seminar.