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EatWell Bites Spring 2025
March 6 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
“EatWell Bites” is a nutrition education series providing practical tips, hands-on demonstrations, and resources to help you make balanced food and lifestyle choices.
Faculty and staff are invited to join the virtual 30-minute webinars at 12:15 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, January through June 2025. Please note that January’s session will take place on the second Thursday due to the university holiday.
Setting up your home kitchen for success
Thursday, Feb. 6, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Properly setting up your home kitchen ensures a better kitchen experience for the home chef. We will review proper equipment set-up, recommend high-value purchases, and discuss ways to improve your efficiency and enjoyment in the kitchen. Chef Pablo has shared his passion for health and wellness as a chef instructor with local community members and KSOM students in partnership with the LA Wellness Center for the past seven years. Dr. Harlan leads the Culinary Medicine and Nutrition curriculum at KSOM.
The importance of hydration
Thursday, March 6, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
This session will cover the importance of hydration, emphasizing its role in maintaining optimal body function, preventing fatigue, and supporting overall health. We will review hydration facts and myths as well as provide creative ideas on how to stay hydrated.
Plant power: A delicious dive into plant-based meals
Thursday, April 3, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
The term “plant-based” is trending, but do you know what it means and why it is good for your health and the health of the planet? If you want to learn more about plant-based foods and how to add them to your dietary pattern, join us as we explore practical tips for creating deliciously balanced meals made from plants. This presentation will include a demo from one of our own USC Hospitality Chefs!
Health from the inside out: Gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics
Thursday, May 1, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
We will explore the powerful gut microbiome and its influence on our health and psychological well-being. You will learn what negatively impacts our gut health and which foods are important for managing and improving our gut microbiome.
Vitamins and minerals: Fueling your body for optimal well-being
Thursday, June 5, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
This presentation highlights the importance of vitamins and minerals that support overall health and boost performance. Join USC Athletics – Sports Nutrition to learn more about the importance of these essential compounds and ways to get more into your day.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. Keck School of Medicine of USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.