These simple steps will help you eat the Med Way every day. Classes are Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, 2025 (Tuesdays only) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (six-week course) at St. Helen’s Church, 66 E. Maplewood Street, Oracle, Ariz.
Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and NC Division of Public Health. Eating the Med Way has been proven to protect against chronic illness. In some cases, eating the Med Way may even result in decreasing medications taken for blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes—hence the name Med Instead of Meds. We are passionate about providing people with the information and tools needed to make delicious meals for themselves and their families. We, too, are on this journey with you to transform our eating to the Med Way.
Med Instead of Meds is a six-session class series focused on eating a healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern (aka eating the Med Way). Classes focus on the 7 Simple Steps to Eating the Med Way. Each session explores one or two simple steps, a mindfulness skill, and features Med Way recipes. Food demonstration and/or cooking instruction is included in each session.
1. Change your protein
2. Swap your fats
3. Eat more vegetables
4. Eat more fruits
5. Snack on nuts and seeds
6. Make your grains whole
7. Rethink your sweets
Eating the Med Way:
Decreases the risk of some forms of cancer.
Is more effective than a low-fat diet for weight loss in overweight and obese individuals.
Protects against cognitive decline by protecting the small blood vessels in the brain. Forty percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s when you eat the Med Way.
May improve eye health, including decreasing the risk of macular degeneration.
Decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes. In one study, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes was reduced by 52% when eating the Med Way.
Can help manage blood pressure.
Can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as much as 30-60%.
Space is limited, so if you would like to attend, please register for the class by emailing Anne Lesenne at [email protected].
Copyright for Med Instead of Meds is held by NC State University. This program is presented locally by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.