Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup Thursday, March 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us for free health education and a cooking demonstration that explores the preventive health benefits of soup, including helping to prevent cancer! In recognition of Colorectal Cancer […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Nutrition Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of nutrition talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in March. Griffin Health Executive Chef Daryeal Murphy will discuss how healthy eating can help improve overall well-being, including stronger muscles, increased immunity and better digestive system function, and prevent chronic disease such […]
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AgeWell at Seymour Senior Center
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut are partnering to increase access to care and prevent disease among our senior community through AgeWell, a monthly series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions at area senior centered. Periodically, this program will provide nutritionally balanced and delicious food for attendees to enjoy. Nutrition with Chef Monday, […]
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AgeWell at Shelton Senior Center
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut are partnering to increase access to care and prevent disease among our senior community through AgeWell, a monthly series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions at area senior centered. Periodically, this program will provide nutritionally balanced and delicious food for attendees to enjoy. Nutrition with Chef Wednesday, […]
Read More AgeWell at Derby Neck Library
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut are partnering to increase access to care and prevent disease among our senior community through AgeWell, a monthly series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions at area senior centered. Periodically, this program will provide nutritionally balanced and delicious food for attendees to enjoy. Nutrition with Chef Thursday, […]
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Heart Healthy Winter Cooking
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents Heart Healthy Winter Cooking Thursday, February 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us for free health education and a cooking demonstration that will help you boost your heart health this winter! Former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable […]
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Shopping the Winter Farmer’s Market
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents Shopping the Winter Farmer’s Market Thursday, January 30 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us for free health education and a cooking demonstration that will help you eat fresh this winter! Former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Cancer Fighting Foods Oct. 29
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host a free cooking demonstration on foods that can help fight cancer as part of its Food Is Medicine Series. How to Boost Cancer Fighting Benefits with Meal Planning will be Tues., Oct. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This […]
Read MoreDerby Middle School Students Help Griffin’s Community Garden Grow
The Griffin Community Garden is on the grow thanks to some help from members of the Derby Middle School National Junior Honors Society. Guided by Garden Leader Robin Michalak and representatives from Massaro Farm, the students planted seeds and seedlings for Swiss chard, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, sun gold tomatoes, lettuce, okra, peas, carrots, parsley, beans, radishes and zinnias on May […]
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Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes
Try these summer grilling recipes for a light and refreshing meal your family will love, including a healthy desert! Grilled Swordfish and Coriander Lime Butter Serves 2 Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves Two 6- to 8-ounce […]
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