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4 CLASSES PICTURED: JO CESSNA WITH MARTY AND CHARLIE BROWN INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY LIVING: 4-PART KITCHEN SKILLS SERIES Presented by Jo Cessna, healthy culinary instructor. Recipes and tastings provided. $40 Person REGISTRATION REQUIRED HYVEE CLUB ROOM 815.748.8962 Wednesdays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, & Dec. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Thursdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12, 10 am - Noon KISHHEALTHPROGRAMS.ORG • REGISTER ONLINE • FIND MORE CLASSES AT A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Food for Thought KISHHEALTH PHYSICIAN GROUP–PLANO 815.786.3962 SUPERFOODS SUPPORT HEALTHY BRAIN FUNCTION—TRY WORKING THESE INTO YOUR DIET. AM I HUNGRY?® MINDFUL EATING WORKSHOP $60 Person Oct. 1 - Nov. 19, 6:30 - 8 pm FOOD IS MEDICINE. Eating for optimal brain health means enjoying a variety of healthful, unprocessed food, and remaining properly hydrated . —JO CESSNA, HEALTHY CULINARY INSTRUCTOR FOR KISHHEALTH SYSTEM WHEN IT COMES TO ENCOURAGING YOUR BRAIN TO BE ITS BEST, ALL FOOD IS NOT CREATED EQUAL. SALMON This fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential elements the body cannot produce on its own. Research links omega-3 fatty acids to improved and sustained memory function. SPRINKLE of GOODNESS GOODNESS N WALNUTS Brainpowerboosting polyphenols found in walnuts are heavy hitters for health, promoting improved neuron communication and suppressing inflammation. SPINACH Magnesiumrich spinach encourages blood flow to the brain and the rest of the body. It's also rich in vitamin E, vitamin K, and folate—all known to help combat dementia. BERRIES Another great source of polyphenols, berries pack a punch of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids, and are thought to help remove chemicals that can lead to cognitive decline. Give any dish a healthy brain boost and a dash of flavor with this mixture, featuring antioxidant-, potassium-, and vitamin-rich parsley and memoryenhancing walnuts. Sprinkle it on salmon, baked potatoes, yogurt, pasta, or roasted vegetables. INGREDIENTS ⅓ ¼ 2 1 1 2 cup parsley, finely chopped cup walnuts, chopped Tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped to 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 generous teaspoon) Tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated Tablespoons total whole leaf mint and chives, finely minced ⅛ teaspoon sea salt pinch red pepper flakes INSTRUCTIONS Mix ingredients. Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to sprinkle on your favorite dish.