For those faculty and staff who are interested in finding new ideas to boost your nutritional goals, there are a couple good options.
Samantha “Sam” Matt, MS, RDN, LDN, is Drake’s on campus dietitian and a wonderful resource. Sam offers free one-on-one nutrition counseling for faculty and staff. Nutrition topics include healthy eating, cooking/shopping tips, disease management, weight management, sports nutrition, food allergy management, and general health and wellness. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Sam at samantha.matt@sodexo.com.
In addition, Hy-Vee is hosting Wellness Wednesdays and a Virtual Freezer Prep event.
Wellness Wednesdays
Tune in virtually for a live complimentary wellness session over your lunch hour. Each week learn about hot trending nutrition topics and delicious foods and/or recipes to add to your routine. Register Here
- February 2nd- Heart Healthy Hummus
- February 9th- Heart Healthy Cooking Oils
- February 16th- Smoothie Boosters
- February 23rd- Dietitian’s Dessert
Virtual Freezer Meal Prep Workshop
Free up time in your week by prepping ahead in this virtual class. In under an hour, prepare 5 freezer meals to feed 4-6 people. Cost is $10. Register Here
- February Menu: Egg Burritos, Tomato Basil Cheese Tortellini, Balsamic Honey Pork Tenderloin with Pears, Maple Glazed Salmon, Mississippi Pot Roast
- March Menu: Ranch Pork Chops, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Burrito Bowl, Lasagna Ravioli, Teriyaki Shrimp Stir-fry
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources