Food as Medicine Series, Powered by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC

Food as Medicine Series: Mindful Eating with Meriden McGraw, MS, MPH (V) Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn practical strategies for eating with greater intention, enhancing enjoyment of meals and supporting overall health and well-being. Mindful eating is the practice of bringing full attention to the experience of eating, from selecting and preparing food to savoring each bite. Meriden McGraw, MS, MPH, will introduce the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and mindful eating, along with mindfulness-based techniques to help participants slow down and approach meals with awareness, curiosity and kindness. During the cooking portion, guests will prepare and enjoy spinach-lentil curry with raita and roti while exploring mindful cooking practices and ways to bring greater awareness and intention to the meal experience. Allergens: Dairy, wheat and coconut Presenter: Meriden McGraw, MS, MPH, director of workplace mindfulness at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati. Food as Medicine Series: Heart Health with Dr. Rothenberg: Cannellini Bean & Greens Stew Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Good food can do more than nourish us. It can help support a healthier heart, too! Join Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio to prepare a comforting cannellini bean and kale stew while exploring the connection between food and heart health. Dr. Florence Rothenberg will share insights on heart health and the role everyday food choices