UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — February is American Heart Month. Penn State Extension will host a webinar designed to help participants learn how to create a heart-healthy eating style for life.
Part of the “Let’s Cook at Home with Penn State Extension” cooking class series, “Let's Cook at Home for a Healthy Heart” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 28.
Research shows that eating plans focused on fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products help lower blood pressure. Webinar attendees will learn about the DASH eating plan — which is designed to help treat and prevent high blood pressure — and how to prepare recipes following the DASH principles.
Participants also will learn about correct portion sizes and how to prepare and eat a variety of foods that help create a heart-healthy eating style for life.
Register at this webinar link, or call 877-345-0691.
The “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” classes address nutrition, healthy shopping, time saving tips and more, so cooks of all skill levels can navigate around the kitchen with confidence.
There are multiple “Let’s Cook” classes, focusing on a range of subjects, including special diets, weight management, and cooking for one or two, to name a few. All have been developed using science-based best practices. To see all the cooking classes currently offered, visit the Penn State Extension "Let's Cook" series website.
About Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension is a modern educational organization, dedicated to translating scientific research into real-world applications to drive progress. In support of Penn State's land-grant mission, extension programs promote a vibrant food and fiber system, a clean environment and a healthier population for Pennsylvania and beyond.
Penn State Extension serves individuals, businesses and communities, helping them address problems and realize opportunities through a robust portfolio of educational programs, products and services. With support from federal, state and county governments, the organization has a tradition of bringing unbiased information and support to the citizens of Pennsylvania for more than 100 years.