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Superfoods of South America Workshop Demonstration In Person

Nutritionist Christina Camacho introduces and demonstrates how to cook chocho, the most beautiful Andean superfood! Chocho, also known as tarwi or Andean Lupin, is a type of leguminous plant native to the Andean regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, where it continues to be grown today, primarily for its edible and highly nutritious bean like seeds. The seeds are sweet, and have a slightly nutty flavor and they are renowned for being an excellent source of protein, lysine, healthy fats, dietary fiber and minerals. This South American legume has long been a highly appreciated food source for the local indigenous population because of its hardiness, adaptability, and high nutritional value. Chocho seeds are often enjoyed as snacks or used in soups, stews, salad or ceviches, although they can also be dried to make protein - rich flour or pressed and processed to produce the chocho oil.

Eating Healthy (with quinoa) Workshop Demonstration In Person

Nutritionist Christina Camacho discusses healthy eating as she prepares and demonstrates how to cook Quinoa, the Golden Grain of the Inca. Quinoa is a high-endurance, aerobic efficiency food with an amazing nutritional profile and is therefore called a "supergrain".  Most people including vegetarians, vegans and those with cereal grain allergies can base their diets on this delicious nutty food that is easy to prepare and high in protein. Food samples available following this workshop demonstration.

Good Nutrition in your Golden Years Workshop In Person

Nutritionist Christina Camacho leads this workshop for seniors in which she focuses on how to achieve balanced nutrition, keeping your bones strong with calcium and vitamin D and why being physically active is important.  

Healthy Organic Food Workshop In Person

With the new wave of healthier eating, many are choosing to eat organic. Nutritionist Christina Camacho discusses their benefits, including: what are certified organic foods; why eat organic foods; how can you eat organic foods on a budget; are organic foods safer or more nutritious than other foods and alternatives to organic foods.