Have fun learning about nutrition and snacks with Ms. Sharon Glaspie, and Building Healthy Communities during this free class.
Learn about youth nutrition education.
Contact: Sherita Mullins
Phone: 216-371-1455
In the U.S. there is a lack of access to the structural supports and opportunities for black males that are needed to thrive. This has negative consequences for not only black males, but all of society. In the Foundation Center’s new report “Where Do We Go from Here? Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys” and its new web site, BMAfunders.org, underscore the
Join BBC’s Executive Director Timothy Tramble at the first Rising Tide series of conversations, showcasing new ways of solving old problems featuring innovators in our region. The event will be held Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. at the Idea Center, 1375 Euclid Avenue (Smith Studio, Ground Level), Cleveland, OH 44115, Click here to register.
Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood, Cleveland Public Library and Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland invite you to:
Little Free Library Installation
with Girl Scouts Junior Troop 77146 and the Friendly Inn Settlement House
Tuesday, May 14th
5:30-6:30 p.m.
at the
Friendly Inn Settlement House
2386 Unwin Rd. Cleveland, OH 44104
There will be a brief program followed by a reception.
Please RSVP with Dave Kelly at 241-9300 or dkelly@socfcleveland.org by Monday, May 13th at noon.
For more information:
www.clevelandpromiseneigborhood.org
216-241-9300
More libraries coming soon to Central!
Come out for two different courses offered through Cleveland Municipal School District. Attend one session or both.
Urban Farming and Serving it at the Table
Learn about urban farming in the city of Cleveland and how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for your family. Visit Rid-All Green Partnership and participate in hands-on training to develop skills in gardening, composting and holistic living. Learn about locally grown fruits and vegetables and prepare a seasonal recipe.
Saturdays, April 20 & May 4
9a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fresh Food Family
Learn storage tips and where to purchase fresh food on a low budget. Receive a guide to local community gardens, market gardens, and farmer’s markets. Prepare a recipe using local foods and receive a bad of fresh fruit and vegetables from Garden Boyz Central neighborhood urban garden.
Thursdays, April 18 & 25
6 – 8 p.m.
To Register: Call BBC @ 216-341-1455 or on-line CMSD
Preparing healthy meals is difficult, but we are offering a course to make it easier. Learn how to make delicious, simple, healthy dishes in no time! Classes will include planning meals, basic cooking and cutting skills taught by Vel Scott. You will discover vegan and vegetarian cooking can be delicious and filling, taught by Divinity Catering. Graduates will receive basic cooking tools and nutrition tool kits, take a shopping trip, and tour an Urban farm.
Come be part of a supportive community cooking team!
For more information and to enroll, contact Kim 216-961-4646 x 104
Classes are FREE, but Adult only! Space is limited.
Classes are held at CornUcopia Place on Saturdays June 8, 2013-August 3, 2013
This project is in collaboration with Environmental Health Watch, HEAL Buckeye Initiative and Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. funded by the Baldwin Foundation and Saint Luke’s Foundation
There are so many food options available, with marketing tactics that mislead the consumer to thinking they have made a healthy choice. Even the choices for whole produce can be confusing. Who even knew there were some many choices for a standard apple? Restore the Village is here to help clarify these questions.
Join Ericka L. Abrams, Founder & CEO of Restore the Village, sponsored by Union Miles Development Corp. at the Earle B. Turner Recreation Center to learn about the importance of eating organic, local & non-GMO foods.Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:00 pmLight refreshments will be provided.www.restorethevillage.org
What do you really know about high-fructose corn syrup and sugar? The media often portrays sugar and high-fructose corn syrup as the main culprit in obesity. But what’s the difference between high-fructose corn syrup and sugar?
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a common sweetener. Research shows that high-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar. Fructose, part of HFCS, is a naturally occurring simple sugar that’s produced by nature. It is more soluble in water than glucose. Glucose is another simple sugar that is also made in nature. When you put fructose and glucose together it becomes a basic form of table sugar.
Corn syrup is made from corn starch and has a high content of glucose. It is combined with fructose to make high fructose corn syrup. There is controversy over how the body reacts to high-fructose corn syrup instead of table sugar because it is made chemically.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), there are two types of sugars in American diets: naturally occurring sugars and added sugars. Women should consume no more than 100 calories per day (about 6 teaspoons of sugar). Men should consume about 150 calories per day (about 9 teaspoons).
Tips from the American Heart Association for Reducing Sugar in Your Diet
* Don’t add sugar to cereal, grits, or oatmeal. Try fresh fruit or dried fruit instead.
* Instead of adding sugar in recipes use various spices or extracts to increase flavor.
* Try non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose or saccharin. The FDA has determined that non-nutritive sweeteners are safe.
* Cut back on the amount of sugar added to things you eat or drink regularly like coffee or tea.
* Buy sugar-free or low-calorie beverages.
* Buy fresh fruit!
The next time you are in Bridgeport Cafe, think twice about adding lots of sugar to your breakfast and consider adding fresh fruit instead!
BBC is offering a Free 4 week Cooking for Parents course in Cornucopia Place
Tuesdays April 9-April 30
4pm-5:30pm
You want the very best for your children, but it’s tough to make sure your child is getting a nutritious meal, especially on a budget. This cooking class will make that task a little easier
Learn about:
> Serving Sizes
> Sugary Beverages
> Incorporating healthy items
> Fresh Food on a Budget
> Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, Antioxidants
> Nutrition Labels Decoded
> Healthy Snacks
> Hands on Cooking
Parents of all ages are invited!
Registration is required. Sign up on-line or call our office. 216-341-1455
Located 7201 Kinsman Rd. Ste. 103B Cleveland OH, 44104
Did you know that fat has twice as many calories as carbohydrates and protein? There’s no need to completely to avoid fat, just reduce fat intake. Learn to make small changes in your lifestyle and begin now by substituting turkey for beef. You’ll find out that this alternate does not miss out on flavor. For this class, we will prepare a menu that features low fat items.
Romaine Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon
Quinoa Risotto and Wilted Spinach
Fresh Berry Tart for dessert
For only $20 per person, you can be on your way to a new you! Saturday, March 23, 2013 form 2-4 p.m. Register online at cornucopiaplacebbc.eventbrite.com or give us a call at 216-341-1455.
Tuesdays 3/12-4/30
10am-12pm
7201 Kinsman Road, Suite 103B
It’s time again for seniors to partake in a two month class that will teach healthy cooking, exercises, and nutrition with a focus on low sodium and sugar intake.
Learn new recipes, exercises and gain new friends.
Lunch is provided!
Registration is required. To find out more, call 216-341-1455
Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Incorporated (BBC) is a non-profit neighborhood development organization founded in 1990 that serves most of Cleveland's Ward 5. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents of Ward 5 by initiating and cultivating housing, retail, employment, and recreation opportunities through effective partnerships with residents, community groups, government, corporations and institutions.
