RISON - The Cleveland and County Cooperative Extension offices will be hosting of training session on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in September and October.The sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Tuesday, Oct 1. There will also be a session from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8.The cost is $25 per person and the session size is limited to 12 people. All participants must be able to attend two of the three sessions. The training will be held in the Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room.To sign up or learn more about the sessions, call Danielle Watson with the Cleveland County Extension Service at (870) 325-6321 or email her at dwatson@uada.edu During this training, participants will learn: • The health benefits and the possible metabolic effects of Mediterranean diets.Under the principles of the Mediterranean diet.Identify cultural foods choices that are commonly eaten in Mediterranean countries.Demonstration cooking techniques associated with Mediterranean diets.Adapt principles of Mediterranean cooking to Arkansas tastes and food availability....
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