Better nutrition goes hand-in-hand with a healthy lifestyle, but many people interested in eating right don’t always know where to start. What foods should they cook? And how should they prepare them?
Lee Health has two teaching kitchens that provides the community an opportunity to learn more about nutrition, meal preparation, and how to take control of their diet.
Cooking classes are taught by a registered dietitian, provide education and take-home recipes that are easy to implement into everyday life.
Demos showcase how to prepare healthier meals for your entire family.
Cooking classes
The FARMacy RX Cooking Series is a small group, hands-on five-week series that teach you how to prepare delicious, nutritious food.
The FARMacy RX Cooking Series features several objectives:
- Safely demonstrate and practice a variety of basic knife skills
- Understand basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, roasting, steaming, and simmering
- Identify and shop for nutrient-dense, unprocessed whole foods
- How to utilize herbs, spices, and blends for flavor instead of salt
- Plan diets with proteins coming from animal and vegetable sources
- Choosing healthy carbohydrates for good fiber sources
- Types of fats and benefits of healthy fats
Cooking demos
Cooking Demos are a hour long class that dives into nutrition and culinary techniques. Learn and observe new recipes and taste the end results!
Examples include:
- International Cooking Series – introduces flavors around the world
- Plant Based Recipes – increase vegetable intake through
- Quick & Easy Meal Prep
- Cooking for Two
Call 239-468-0050 for info and to register for upcoming classes and demos.
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Friday 30th, July 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking with Kat: Sustainability & Plant Forward Nutrition
Virtual EventThis class will review reasons to include more plants into your diet. We will discuss some healthy swaps for you and the planet.
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Wednesday 4th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nutrition in the Kitchen: All About Fish
Virtual EventFor many consumers, decisions about whether to eat seafood come after weighing the relative benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients found in fish against the risks of methyl mercury exposure. Join us to learn health benefits of eating fish.
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Friday 6th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Summer Salads
Healthy Life Center - Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 33928Salads are a great way to showcase vibrant produce. Join Kat in the kitchen where you will learn to make some perfect summer salads.
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Wednesday 11th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nutrition in the Kitchen: Nutrition & Aging
Virtual EventCan the foods you eat help you age gracefully? This class will review the process of aging and how it relates to nutrition.
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Friday 13th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Summer Soups
Healthy Life Center - Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 33928We are always looking for something a little lighter to serve for lunch and dinner, especially during the summer months. Join Kat in the kitchen to learn how to make delicious summer soups.
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Thursday 19th, August 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Plant Powered Living: All About Sprouting
Virtual EventWhat is sprouting and should you be doing it? Join dietitian Erika Graziani to learn techniques on how to sprout at home and learn the health benefits of sprouting different legumes, seeds, or nuts.
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Friday 20th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Greek Appetizers
Healthy Life Center - Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 33928Learn how to make some exciting Greek appetizers for your next dinner party.
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Tuesday 24th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Homemade Snack Bars
Healthy Life Center - Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 33928Store-bought granola bars often have too many ingredients and are not considered healthy. Join Kat in the kitchen to learn how to make snack bars.
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Wednesday 25th, August 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Back to School Snacks
Healthy Life Center - Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 33928Looking for easy snacks for kids? Join Kat and Jamie in the kitchen to learn how to make easy, kid-approved snacks the whole family can enjoy.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed