Pathway to Creating a Healthy Kitchen
Produce Items
Top 10 to Eat Organically
Strawberries
Bell Peppers
Spinach
Cherries
Peaches
Mexican Cantaloupe
Apples
Apricots
Green Beans
Grapes
Avoid Chilean Grapes
Understanding PLU Codes
The first number of the code tells you what type of produce it is...
3 or 4= Conventional
9= Organic
8= Genetically Modified
Try to buy seasonal and local food whenever possible.
Organic produce means it was grown without chemicals and pesticides.
Avoid Genetically Modified Foods.
Simply replacing the items in your pantry with high quality ingredients transforms every meal into a more nutritious one. Real food, real nourishment for the entire family.
Menu Planning/Food Shopping
(2) 1 hour sessions
1 field trip
Assessment
- Food Likes, Dislikes and Allergies Survey
Nutrition Education
- Reading Labels
- Ingredients to Eliminate
- Foods to Include for Disease Prevention
- Creating a Nutrition Plan
- Shopping Strategies
- Menu Planning
Field Trip
- Food Shopping Trip**
Pantry Makeover - Making it Healthy*
(3) 1 hour sessions
- Review of Current Pantry including refrigerator, freezer and cabinets
- Create an Action Plan for Pantry Makeover
- Trial and Error of New Products by Category
- Final Pantry Makeover
Cooking Lesson
Learn simple techniques to transform family favorites into a healthy, satisfying meal.
- Menu Selection and Shopping
- Cooking Lesson
**(Groceries not included in fee.)
Contact us today to begin creating a healthy kitchen in your home!
