Better nutrition goes hand-in-hand with a healthy lifestyle, but many people interested in eating right don’t always know where to start. What foods should they cook? And how should they prepare them?
Lee Health has two teaching kitchens that provides the community an opportunity to learn more about nutrition, meal preparation, and how to take control of their diet.
Cooking classes are taught by a registered dietitian, provide education and take-home recipes that are easy to implement into everyday life.
Demos showcase how to prepare healthier meals for your entire family.
Cooking classes
The FARMacy RX Cooking Series is a small group, hands-on five-week series that teach you how to prepare delicious, nutritious food.
The FARMacy RX Cooking Series features several objectives:
- Safely demonstrate and practice a variety of basic knife skills
- Understand basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, roasting, steaming, and simmering
- Identify and shop for nutrient-dense, unprocessed whole foods
- How to utilize herbs, spices, and blends for flavor instead of salt
- Plan diets with proteins coming from animal and vegetable sources
- Choosing healthy carbohydrates for good fiber sources
- Types of fats and benefits of healthy fats
Cooking demos
Cooking Demos are a hour long class that dives into nutrition and culinary techniques. Learn and observe new recipes and taste the end results!
Examples include:
- International Cooking Series – introduces flavors around the world
- Plant Based Recipes – increase vegetable intake through
- Quick & Easy Meal Prep
- Cooking for Two
Call 239-468-0050 for info and to register for upcoming classes and demos.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Gluten Free Recipes
Whether you're gluten intolerant, have celiac disease, or are simply looking to explore new culinary horizons, this demo promises to inspire your palate and elevate your cooking skills.
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cooking Demo: Summer Pasta Dishes
Join us in the kitchen for some quick and easy pasta dishes that are perfect for the summer!
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Protein Powder Cooking 101
Join us in Protein Powder Cooking 101, where we'll explore recipes enriched with protein powders. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a health-conscious individual, or simply looking to add more protein to your diet, this class will inspire and empower you to create delicious and nutritious dishes using protein powders as a key ingredient.
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Friday, June 7th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Cruciferous Vegetables for Breast Health
Join us in the teaching kitchen where we will highlight the potential protective effects of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, which contain compounds that may help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Beat the Heat with Optimal Hydration
Join us for an enlightening session focused on nutrition and hydration. Discover the importance of nourishing your body with the right foods and beverages to support health and well-being. Learn practical tips and strategies for maintaining proper hydration and incorporating nutrient-rich foods into your diet.
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Friday, June 14th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Farm to Feed: Florida Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Come learn with the FGCU food forest team. This month we will be covering summer fruits and vegetables in Southwest Florida. Lecture will be followed by a cooking demo and tasting.
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Monday, June 24th, 2024
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Demo: Plant-Based Nutrition
This class will explore the benefits of a plant-based diet for both personal health and the health of the planet. This program is part of the World Wellbeing Week Program cirriculum!
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Friday, June 28th, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cooking Demo: Mocktails- Cheers to wellbeing
Mocktails, the modern name tagged to curated non-alcoholic drinks. Join us for some healthier options as we raise a glass and celebrate World Wellbeing week.