Eating for Immunity

A robust, properly responding immune system is so important for health and wellbeing— and that is especially highlighted in current days. The immune system is responsible for responding to microbes, toxins in the environment, and even particles in the air we breathe. Join Functional Nutritional Therapist & GAPS™ Practitioner Melanie Fielstra, FNTP and Integrative Physician Jeff Wulfman MD, ABFM, ABIHM in exploring foods and helpful tools for building and balancing a healthy, resilient immune system.

Classes are held at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Pre-registration is required for in-person participation. To register, please contact Denise Senesac at 382-1004 or email dsenesac@pahcc.org. Classes are capped at 10 participants to allow for social distancing. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. All classes are $30 or free for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. Please register for classes at least one week in advance. Participants attending classes at the Career Center must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Wellness screening upon arrival, including a temperature check as well as a list of questions regarding symptoms
2. Wearing a face covering while in the building. No exceptions.
3. Encouraging good hand hygiene using soap and water when practical and hand sanitizer when not
4. Maintaining a minimum of six feet (6’) between individuals in the building whenever possible
5. Signing in and providing contact information when gathering in classrooms and other spaces for contact tracing purposes

Participants who are unable to adhere to the above guidelines or who would simply prefer to avoid gathering in person may opt to participate via Zoom at no cost. Here are the Zoom details for this class:

Topic: Eating for Immunity
Time: Sep 30, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Homemade Probiotic Sodas

Want to learn to make a healthy soda that’s packed with probiotics? Join Tom McElhaney as he demonstrates how to create this naturally fermented probiotic drink at home! You’ll learn how to prepare a “ginger bug” (or ginger starter) from scratch, how to flavor your ginger beer, and he’ll share key tips for troubleshooting when the process goes awry. You’ll leave with a kit including all of the things you’ll need to make a batch at home!

Classes are held at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Pre-registration is required for in-person participation. To register, please contact Denise Senesac at 382-1004 or email dsenesac@pahcc.org. Classes are capped at 10 participants to allow for social distancing. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. All classes are $30 or free for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. Please register for classes at least one week in advance. Participants attending classes at the Career Center must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Wellness screening upon arrival, including a temperature check as well as a list of questions regarding symptoms
2. Wearing a face covering while in the building. No exceptions.
3. Encouraging good hand hygiene using soap and water when practical and hand sanitizer when not
4. Maintaining a minimum of six feet (6’) between individuals in the building whenever possible
5. Signing in and providing contact information when gathering in classrooms and other spaces for contact tracing purposes

Participants who are unable to adhere to the above guidelines or who would simply prefer to avoid gathering in person may opt to participate via Zoom at no cost. Pre-registration is required using the following link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuceGrrzIrHtT4srOcvcwl48FYCsx6jvGH

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Cooking Dried Beans

Dried beans are having their heyday, with sales in the U.S. rocketing up over 70% this spring and online retailers such as Rancho Gordo reporting waiting lists for over 20 different bean varieties. And it makes perfect sense, as they provide an affordable, versatile, healthy, and delicious source of protein. If you stocked up on a jarful of dried beans and you’re finding yourself unsure of what to do next, this class is for you! Emily Fleming will share handy tips about how and when to pre-soak your beans, how long to cook them, and some great ideas for transforming a single pot of beans into several days worth of meals. You’ll leave with a meal kit including everything you need to whip up a batch at home!  

Classes are held at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Pre-registration is required for in-person participation. To register, please contact Denise Senesac at 382-1004 or email dsenesac@pahcc.org. Classes are capped at 10 participants to allow for social distancing. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. All classes are $30 or free for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. Please register for classes at least one week in advance. Participants attending classes at the Career Center must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Wellness screening upon arrival, including a temperature check as well as a list of questions regarding symptoms
2. Wearing a face covering while in the building. No exceptions.
3. Encouraging good hand hygiene using soap and water when practical and hand sanitizer when not
4. Maintaining a minimum of six feet (6’) between individuals in the building whenever possible
5. Signing in and providing contact information when gathering in classrooms and other spaces for contact tracing purposes

Participants who are unable to adhere to the above guidelines or who would simply prefer to avoid gathering in person may opt to participate via Zoom at no cost. Pre-registration is required using the following link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfu-oqDgjHNxEFekcjoEGkWaxWQXTU9PT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mindful Eating: A Practice to Transform the Way You Think About Food

Mindful eating is not a new concept, but it is gaining a whole lot of traction these days, and for good reason – mindful eating can have a profound and positive impact on the way we relate to food. It can transform the way we think about food and “healthy” eating and help us approach food in a more peaceful, balanced, enjoyable, and health-supportive way. Join Registered Dietician Dana Notte to discuss what mindful eating is and is not, what it looks like in practice, the benefits of building a mindful eating practice, and how it can help you transform the way you think about, relate to, and enjoy food.

• This workshop will include an experiential component, wherein you will be guided through a mindful eating exercise. This will occur in the last 30 minutes of the workshop. You can participate in the exercise using any food items that you desire, but if you are looking for ideas, here is a list of foods items that work well: fruit, cheese, chocolate, baked goods, snack-type foods like chips

Dana is an experienced non-diet registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and mindful eating expert committed to helping people heal their relationship to food, body, and self. She is the owner of ThrivInspired Nutrition, a Burlington-based nutrition counseling practice that specializes in helping individuals who experience eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, and emotional eating heal and find peace with food. Mindful and intuitive eating principles form the foundation of much of the work Dana does with clients. In addition to her private practice, Dana also sits on the board of directors for The Center for Mindful Eating and teaches at the University of Vermont.

Classes are held at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Pre-registration is required for in-person participation. To register, please contact Denise Senesac at 382-1004 or email dsenesac@pahcc.org. Classes are capped at 10 participants to allow for social distancing. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. All classes are $30 or free for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. Please register for classes at least one week in advance. Participants attending classes at the Career Center must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Wellness screening upon arrival, including a temperature check as well as a list of questions regarding symptoms
2. Wearing a face covering while in the building. No exceptions.
3. Encouraging good hand hygiene using soap and water when practical and hand sanitizer when not
4. Maintaining a minimum of six feet (6’) between individuals in the building whenever possible
5. Signing in and providing contact information when gathering in classrooms and other spaces for contact tracing purposes

Participants who are unable to adhere to the above guidelines or who would simply prefer to avoid gathering in person may opt to participate via Zoom at no cost. Pre-registration is required using the following link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlce2vqz0iEtbTyWHIDM-KRGwQt-elUvDc

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Homestead Planning for Climate Resilience

Jon Turner of Wild Roots Farm will provide current or soon-to-be homesteaders with methods and resources for developing existing woodlots and open fields into agroforestry systems that support food production, rotational grazing, and wildlife habitat. Wild Roots Farm Vermont is a 10-acre operation dedicated to farmstead education, biodiversity, and community engagement. By considering their relationship to the landscape, their intentions, and available natural resources, they continue to develop ecological food systems strongly influenced by agroforestry practices and climate resilience.

Classes are held at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Pre-registration is required for in-person participation. To register, please contact Denise Senesac at 382-1004 or email dsenesac@pahcc.org. Classes are capped at 10 participants to allow for social distancing. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. All classes are $30 or free for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. Please register for classes at least one week in advance. Participants attending classes at the Career Center must adhere to the following guidelines: