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The Med Way Webinar
June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Med Way Webinars:
Interested in the Mediterranean Way, or Med Way, but not sure where to start? This six-part series, developed by North Carolina Extension and taught by UF/IFAS Extension faculty, will teach you the seven simple steps to eating the Med Way!
As part of this series, you will learn Med tips, life hacks and recipes that will help you eat the Med Way every day. Participants will engage in hands-on food preparation, making simple, delicious and satisfying meals that will keep you coming back for more
Change Your Protein — Meal Planning | June 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Quick burrito bowl Ingredient list and directions |
Follow the ingredient list, or gather whatever leftovers, frozen or fresh ingredients you have lying around for this quick and delicious burrito bowl! As you put together your dish, you will learn tips, tools and hacks to change your protein, which proteins to eat less of and which to eat more.
Swap Your Fats & Snack on Nuts and Seeds | June 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Olive Oil Toast Ingredient list and directions |
Dish: Citrus Salad Dressing Ingredient list and directions |
Grab a heavy pan and get ready to create a delicious crunchy breakfast or dinner — there is never a wrong time to eat toast! In this webinar, you will learn simple steps you can take to swap your fats, taking the confusion out of which fats to eat and which to avoid.
Eat More Vegetables and Eat More Fruits | June 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Fruit Chaat Ingredient list and directions |
Dish: Chili Lime Fruit Salad Ingredient list and directions |
This session will combine sweet and savory ingredients, teaching you how to incorporate fruits and vegetables to build a healthy plate. By the end of the webinar, you will learn tips and hacks to make fruits and vegetables cost-effective, convenient and craveable.
Make Your Grains Whole — Label Reading | July 2, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredient list and directions |
In this session, we’ll take a look at the carbohydrate choice continuum, grain claims, reading grain food labels, and provide tips, flips, and hacks to incorporate whole grains into your Mediterranean-style of eating — all while preparing a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes.
Rethink Your Sweets — Simple Steps for Physical Activity | July 9, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Microwave Baked Apples Ingredient list and directions |
Dish: Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes Ingredient list and directions |
Join us for our final, and sweetest session, where you’ll learn the impacts of sugar. You’ll learn the differences between added and natural sugars, where most sugar in the diet comes from, Med tips on label reading, Med flips for non-sugar sweetened food and beverage options, steps for mindful physical activity, resources, recipes, and more.
