Today

Med Instead of Meds - Spring into Fresh Greens

Tuesday | Apr 14 | 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM Stanly County Public Library, 133 E Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001, USA


Hayley Cowell, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for the Stanly County Cooperative Extension, is leading the "Spring into Fresh Greens" class as part of her Eat the Med Way 2026 monthly cooking series. This session focuses on the "Eat More Fruit and Vegetables" step of the Mediterranean lifestyle, highlighting seasonal spring produce. 
Class Highlights

  • Mediterranean Focus: Learn how to integrate more fresh greens into your diet following the 7 Steps of the Med Way.
  • Hands-on Education: The class covers specific seasonal themes and practical ways to "right-size" portions while choosing healthier ingredients.
  • Recipe Tasting: Participants get to try a delicious and healthy recipe prepared during the session.
  • Free Admission: The class is free to the public, though registration is highly recommended to ensure enough materials and samples are available.

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