Veggie Rx
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Health and Wellness
DICP's Veggie Rx program provides education about healthy foods for everyone in the family. Veggie Rx was originally designed for individuals diagnosed with health problems connected to obesity (things like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and breathing problems), but now serves youth and families as well.
Participants follow an 8-session program, which involves hands on food preparation, knife skills, healthy activities, tips on how to buy the most nutritious food on a budget, and how to use local resources to find healthier food. Participants receive incentives throughout the course, including a grocery store gift card at the end of classes. Participants also have access to DICP's Food Pantry and Care Navigation resources.
Our 8 Session Plan
Every week, VeggieRx participants receive nutritional information and tips for healthy eating and grocery shopping.
Week 1: Eating the Rainbow - Eating a Balanced Plate
Week 2: Knife and Kitchen Safety - Making a Salad
Week 3: Preplanned Meals - Local Resources
Week 4: Gardening - Grow Our Own Food
Week 5: Label Reading - Serving Sizes & Whole Grains
Week 6: Rest & Exercise - Adding More Veggies
Week 7: Healthy Meal in One Pan - Stir Fry
Week 8: Oral Health - Healthy Snacks
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