Wellness Wednesday – Plant Based BBQ-Themed Food Demo & Potluck
RRH Wellness Wednesdays feature Rochester Regional clinicians and experts sharing their experiences and knowledge in an effort to improve your health and wellness, and to help connect you with specialists when you’re interested in individualized care. Check each week for the new topic!
Join us for a fun and summery Wellness Wednesday at the JCC featuring a plant-based BBQ-themed food demonstration led by Wendy Cody, PA-C, a physician assistant and certified lifestyle medicine provider at RRH Family Medicine, Chili Health Center. Wendy will be preparing an oil-free version of Texas Caviar — a flavorful and health-conscious twist on a classic summer dish loaded with health benefits!
She’ll be joined by nurse Trudy Arsenault, certified lifestyle medicine practitioner, who will be creating a refreshing watermelon arugula salad that is known to be rich in antioxidants, helps improve blood flow and has glucosinolates – which may help protect against cancer by supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes. To top it off, enjoy a surprise dessert to finish the demo on a sweet note. Samples provided of each.
Stick around after the demo for our monthly Plant-Based Whole Food Potluck!
Everyone is welcome — just bring:
• A plant-based, whole food dish to share (serves 6–8+)
• A list of ingredients or a copy of the recipe to share with others
Come hungry, curious, and ready to connect with others passionate about healthy, delicious food!
Monthly PBWF pot-luck immediately to follow Wellness Wednesday in Erdle Lounge 1pm – 2pm
The evidence surrounding the benefits of a more plant predominate diet continues to emerge for preventing a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Did you know consuming beans, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains can help you live longer and have improved quality of life, all from plants! Evidence based research shows plants help aid in brain health, energy level, weight loss, GI issues, improved immunity, enhance sleep and the list goes on and on. Variety is key and new research shows we should be aiming for 30 different types plants per week.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about incorporating more whole foods into your diet, this is a welcoming space to enjoy great food, swap recipes and build community. Please bring list of ingredients and/or recipe to help those with dietary preferences or allergies. Come hungry, bring a dish and let’s enjoy good company and foods that are proven to heal our body! Utensils provided.
If you need ideas on what to bring, please visit our plant-based library in the Rochester Regional Health office across the walking track. If Trudy is not available, please email her to set up a date and time to visit: Trudy.Arsenault@RochesterRegional.org
We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments, suggestions, and questions to RRHWellness@RochesterRegional.org
Zoom will not be available for the food demo today. Please join us in person at the JCC. You do NOT have to be a member of the JCC to join us.
Registration is required. You may register day of at the front desk, online at JCCRochester.org or call #585-461-2000.