Learn How to Eat Healthy at Free Seminar

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is offering a Serving Up Healthy seminar on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Oak Room at ARMC. The seminar will include an overview of how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals with a focus on diabetes, nutrition tips for the holidays, and also a cooking demonstration along with food samples. The American Diabetes Association reports that almost 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and while 86 million Americans have prediabetes, only 11 percent know they have it. During this event, ARMC’s Diabetes Nurse Educator, Carol Farris, will provide an overview of diabetes and ARMC Dietitian, Nakia Word, will conduct a cooking demonstration of diabetic-friendly recipes. Attendees will be treated to food samples and given tips on making healthy food choices during the holidays. In addition, they will receive a recipe booklet that offers a variety of recipes that bring a touch of health to favorite foods. The seminar is free to the public. Registration is required by visiting www.arrowheadmedcenter.org or calling (909) 580-3143. The hospital is located at 400 North Pepper Ave., in Colton.