Bronson Eats
Part of our Community Health department, Bronson's Health Educators are here to help you discover ways to live a healthy lifestyle. The information on this page encompasses the classes, activities and resources they have cultivated to help you eat well, move more and feel great!
Discussing the Health Topics You're Most Interested In
Are you looking for creative new ways to live a healthy lifestyle? Our health educators offer a variety of classes to help you do just that! All classes listed below are free, open to the public and available virtually via Zoom. Registration is required.
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- Healthy Cooking with Bronson: Perfect Potatoes
Wednesday, October 2, 2-3 p.m.
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- What's in Season?
Thursday, October 3, 9-10 a.m.
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- Grocery Shopping with Diabetes
Thursday, October 24, 9-10 a.m.
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- Healthy Cooking with Bronson: Oh, Pie There!
Wednesday, November 6, 2-3 p.m.
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- Winter Wins for Healthy Hair, Lips and Skin!
Thursday, November 7, 9-10 a.m.
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- Think First Fall Prevention
Thursday, November 14, 9-10 a.m.
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Bronson's team of health experts host a variety of classes throughout the year on topics related to nutrition, diabetes management, stroke prevention and more.
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Fork & the Road A Nutrition Program for Older Adults
This is a free, six-session program designed for older adults. The class meets weekly and is discussion-based. Throughout the program, you'll learn:
- Which foods are important for older adults to eat to stay healthy
- Tips for healthy shopping and meal planning
- Easy exercises you can do at home to improve strength and balance
- How to make quick and healthy recipes for 1-2 people
If you are covered by Medicaid or have a Michigan Bridge Card (SNAP), you get priority admission into class. For more information and dates, contact Health Educator, Tina Guajardo.
Food Smarts: A Nutrition Program for Adults
This is a free, four-week program designed for people over the age of 18. This class meets weekly and is discussion-based with hands-on activities. Throughout the program, you’ll learn:
- What foods to use for balanced meals that are healthy for yourself and the whole family
- How to plan, buy and make healthy meals on a budget
- Practice how to read food labels and ingredient lists
- Plus – taste a new and healthy recipe each week!
If you are covered by Medicaid or have a Michigan Bridge Card (SNAP), you get priority admission into class. For more information and dates, contact Health Educator, Tina Guajardo.
Recently Attended a Class? Download the Class Outline.
Class outlines are an overview of what was discussed in class, complete with tips, recipes and more.
Miss a class? No problem! Check out the live recordings of some of our most popular classes. See more class recordings on our YouTube channel.
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In Case of Emergency, Be Prepared
Whether it be a snowstorm, power outage or fire, being prepared for the unexpected is important. Learn what steps you can take now to ensure you are prepared when an emergency strikes.
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Simple Screentime Swaps
On average, Americans spend 13 hours on screens daily! Join our free class to understand the benefits of reducing screen usage and find simple methods to cut down.
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More Mediterranean
The Mediterranean style of eating has been voted the best overall diet six years in a row. Learn why this way of eating is so popular, what the health benefits are, and how you can incorporate basic Mediterranean diet principles into your everyday eating plan.
Seasonal Recipes to Inspire You in the Kitchen
For more recipes and nutritional information from Bronson’s nutrition experts, visit bronsonhealth.com/nutrition or visit the SNAP-Ed website for additional budget-friendly recipes focused on using fruits and veggies.
Eating With Plant-Entions
Plant-entions: Intentionally eating more plant-based foods. Some examples of plant-based foods are fruit, veggies, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Eating a healthy diet full of plant-based foods can help keep your body and mind feeling great. They:
- Contain many vitamins and minerals, so your body can be healthy, energized and work at its best.
- Are full of fiber, meaning they will keep you full and aid in proper digestion.
- Are typically lower in calories than many other foods. For example, a serving of carrots dipped in guacamole has less than 150 calories, while a serving of potato chips and dip can set you back about 220 calories. Eating fewer calories can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and more.
Learn More About Plant-Forward Eating
Download the Plant-Ententions Cookbook
Download the Fuel for the Future Cookbook
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Enjoy Moving with Your Family
Are you looking for ideas and resources to help you and your family be more active? Download our Family Fun Guides for Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and South Haven.
Resources For School-Aged Children
Looking for fun activities to keep your kids moving? Health Educator, Isabel Hinton, has compiled several fun games that they can play on their own or with the whole family! Check out all these games and lots of fun recipes in our Farmers to Families booklet.
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More Nutrition Resources
Bronson's team of registered dietitians (RD) is here to help you meet your nutritional needs and health goals. When dealing with a health concern that affects eating patterns and/or overall nutrition, nutrition therapy can help. Some conditions therapy can help with include eating disorders, failure to thrive, food allergies, swallowing problems and more. Learn more on our nutrition service page.
- Diabetes Cooking Club - Bronson health educators and registered dietitians run a monthly virtual Diabetes Cooking Club class online to help those with diabetes or pre-diabetes learn how to choose and prepare foods that are diabetes-friendly. Learn more and register for these classes by searching "diabetes" here.
If you want to work with a Bronson RD, talk to your primary care provider for a referral. Don't have a primary care provider? Find one at bronsonhealth.com/find-a-doctor.
This project was funded in whole or in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Fitness Foundation. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Nutrition Classes
Join Bronson's nutrition educators for discussions on eating well and staying active!
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Bronson's Nutrition Services
Are you in need of outpatient nutrition support? Our team of outpatient registered dietitians are available to help you review your eating patterns, assess your overall health, and create a custom plan to help you feel your best!
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Diabetes Cooking Club
Learn how to choose and prepare foods that are diabetes-friendly virtually on the first Tuesday of each month!
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