Karen Marie Walker Jones, nutrition agent with the Jefferson Parish office of the LSU AgCenter, will lead a series of five nutrition classes in August and September at the Rosedale Branch Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.

Walker Jones says that it’s easy to learn that healthy eating is easy and delicious. “You are what you eat, so invest in yourself by including more vegetables, whole grains, lower fat and salty foods and include regular exercise to keep your heart strong and body feeling good,” she says.

August 17
Demonstration: Rise and Shine Cobbler
Lesson: Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies

August 24
Demonstration: Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
Lesson: Vary Your Protein

August 31
Demonstration: Fun Fruit Salad
Lesson: Food Safety and Healthy Home

September 7
Demonstration: My Plate Wrap
Lesson: Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains

September 14
Demonstration: Lite Banana Pudding
Lesson: Calcium and Dairy

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.