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A Children’s Taste of African Heritage[FREE]

April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Join us for an engaging introduction to A Children’s Taste of African Heritage (ACTOAH), a program by Oldways designed to celebrate and promote healthy eating through the rich flavors of African heritage foods. This class highlights how culturally-appropriate, plant-based meals—featuring ingredients like leafy greens, tubers, and okra—can support good nutrition. Participants will explore delicious, budget-friendly recipes and receive A Children’s Taste of African Heritage Student Handbook along with access to additional online lessons. Plus, kids will have the opportunity to tour the store, learning how to identify nutritious foods and make healthy choices while grocery shopping. For a wealth of healthy eating information visit oldwayspt.org

Tasha Manigo-Bizzell is a licensed dietician, nutritionist, certified nutrition specialist, and owner of Muse Wellness.

This workshop is suitable for ages 8 and up.

Details

Date:
April 12
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

The Common Market 7th Street
927 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701 United States + Google Map
Phone
(301) 663-3416

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