New Demonstration Kitchen at KU Med open to the public

Lisa Markley, Nutrition Educator/Outpatient Dietitian for the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, sent out an email the other day to announce the opening of their new Demonstration Kitchen at KU Med.  She shared with us some information about the new “edible classroom” which I want to pass on to you:

Classes will focus on promoting healthy eating and preparing various foods to help alleviate specific health conditions (e.g. cancer, heart disease, gluten-free diet, etc.).

The class calendar will change monthly and can be viewed at http://integrativemed.kumc.edu/nutrition_classes_calendar.htm.

Classes are open to the public and held in the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Directions: http://integrativemed.kumc.edu/directions.htm.

The kitchen is fully equipped and is a small, intimate space that can accommodate about 5-6 students.

Private custom-made one-on-one or group classes can be scheduled. Would be good for individualized instruction or make for a fun team-building activity or group gift for a bride-to-be.

The kitchen has a “green mission”, which includes recycling, composting food waste, buying in bulk, and emphasizing whole foods that are local/seasonal/organic

She mentions in her email that they anticipate expanding the calendar to include additional nutrition educators, local chefs, and guest farmers. 

It’s a great opportunity for you to educate yourself more about healthy food/healthy eating.  It’s a lifestyle change your family will thank you for. 

Stay tuned to the blog for updates regarding this wonderful program.