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Food as Medicine Curriculum

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Welcome to the Food as Medicine Program's Virtual Curriculum Hub!

This page is the central resource hub for participants, offering monthly course materials such as food demonstration videos, handouts, and presentations. For assistance accessing materials or any questions about the curriculum, please contact [email protected].
 

Portion Distortion 

Release date: September 5th, 2024
Overview: In this video, we learn about portion sizes and control! Our FAM Assistant, Bayanne, will walk us through making a healthy plate at each meal including the major food groups. She also leaves us with tips and tricks for making good portion choices.

Portion Control Tip & Tricks - PHS Food as Medicine at Norristown Farm Park

DIY Home Composting

Release date: September 5th, 2024
Overview: Have you ever wanted to start your own garden, or improve your growing? This month, we provide you with an informational hand-out on starting a compost pile at home! We learn about what makes a good compost pile, and provide tips of success.

DIY Home Composting: Start Your Pile Today!
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Tour of Norristown Farm Park

Release date: August 5th, 2024
Overview: In this video, we take you along for a tour of Norristown Farm Park, where all fruits and vegetables for Food as Medicine are grown and harvested! Follow Bayanne, our FAM Assistant, as she guides us through the farm. Some farm highlights include the fields, greenhouse, and barn, and she also shared some farm history. See the farm up close!

Take a Tour of the PHS Green Resource Center at Norristown Farm Park

Get Outside! 

Release date: July 26th, 2024
Overview: Did you know that spending only 15 minutes outside every day has great health benefits? Being in nature can improve your mental and physical health. In this lesson, we learn more about why going outside is good for your health. We will also share some activities you can do outside. 

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Movement is NEAT

Release date: July 11, 2024
Overview: Walking up the stairs, sweeping the floor, and getting the mail might all be chores, but they are also NEAT! NEAT refers to burning calories through everyday movements, like the ones listed above. In this handout, we will be learning more about NEAT, and the activities that you can do to burn extra calories. Included in this lesson is also a snack recipe for Apple Nachos!

Movement is NEAT: How Everyday Activities Help to Maintain Your Weight
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Apple Nachos Recipe
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Sugar in Your Body 

Release date: June 13, 2024
Overview: When you think of sugar, what do you imagine? Sugar comes in many forms, including candy, drinks, breads, and pasta, but sugar is also found in fruits and vegetables. In this interactive lesson, we will be learning about sugar and its role in the body. We will also provide some examples of how to make good choices about sugar in your diet.

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The Many Benefits of Baking 

Release date: May 30, 2024
Overview: Baking is a common form of cooking, although it is usually associated with cakes and pastries. Yet, baking is a healthier and more-creative cooking method. This month, we will be learning about the many benefits of baking, and how to enhance your baking skills. Included this month is a tasty baked recipe for Chicken Fajitas!

The Many Benefits of Baking: Why You Should Consider Baking More Often
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Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

Release date: April 26, 2024
Overview: Fats are an essential part of our diet, however they come in several forms. This month, we will be discussing Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats, and learning more about what foods contain them. We will also provide recommendations for including more healthy fats in your diet.

Healthy and Unhealthy Fats: A Guide to Adding Fats to Your Diet
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