Online Corporate Nutrition Session + St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Classes
I’m so excited about the online corporate nutrition session and St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Classes I have cooked up for March! The cooking classes were both such a big hit last year that I had to bring them back. It is so much fun to celebrate this green holiday with Irish food and some green beer if you are in the mood. To assist everyone who is feeling stressed due to the endless waves of the pandemic, I have a lunch & learn all about How to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Mood. Email info@jesselanewellness.com for more details or check out my Virtual Corporate Wellness page.
St. Patrick’s Day Online Cooking Class 1: Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day in the kitchen this year! Crack open a beer (green is optional) and learn how to make a healthy Shepherd’s Pie. We see a lot of different Shepherd’s Pie recipes online. Technically, unless the recipe uses lamb, it is a cottage pie. It is called a Shepherd’s pie because shepherds are the people who look after the sheep. The version we make during this St. Patrick’s Day online cooking class is traditional. It contains a lamb and veggie mixture topped with a generous layer of buttered mashed potatoes.
St. Patrick’s Day Online Cooking Class 2: Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Fare
Last year I had a client request a cooking class with a Healthy Irish Pub Salad. I had to do a little bit to research to figure out exactly what an Irish Pub Salad entails. Irish Pub Salads have a few consistent components: leafy green base, chopped veggies, something pickled, hard-boiled eggs, Irish blue cheese, and a creamy tarragon dressing. I took these ingredients and created a delicious salad that you can enjoy any day of the year. During this class, we will also make Tarragon Spinach Hummus. This is a fun St. Patty’s Day twist on regular hummus and it is great with crackers, carrot sticks, or celery.
Online Corporate Nutrition Session: Reduce Stress and Boost Your Mood
COVID have you and your team bummed out and stressed out? Join me for an online corporate nutrition session where I explain the link between stress and your mood. I will share healthy eating tips and lifestyle tricks to reduce stress and improve mood. This all happens virtually on Zoom and it is very engaging and interactive. The tips I share are practical and very easy for your team to implement.
Effects of chronic stress (aka living during a pandemic)
- Poor mental health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Cardiovascular disease
- Digestion issues
- Thin hair and weak nails
- Skin issues
- Infertility
- Weight gain
- Weakened immune system
Can you relate to any of these? Or maybe I should ask how many of these can you relate to?
Dealing with uncertainty and worry for two years has put such a strain on many of us. We may not have experienced the COVID (yet) but the stress of the pandemic has been really challenging. It has affected us in so many ways and leaves so many people feeling unlike themselves. Developing strategies for coping with chronic stress and finding a professional to talk to is so important.
It is also important to eat a diet rich in healthy foods to support the body in times of stress. When you are feeling anxious these foods can help relax your nervous system and calm your nerves. The next time you are experiencing a stressful week or month, try incorporating some of these foods into your daily diet to help fuel your body and promote relaxation.
Three foods that promote relaxation
- Almonds promote relaxation because they are high in magnesium. Magnesium helps your nerves and muscles relax which relieves stress-related tension and promotes overall relaxation. It also relaxes your veins and arteries which improves blood and oxygen circulation.
- Greek yogurt is one of the foods for relaxation because it is an excellent source of protein, specifically tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted to serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that helps you relax, feel happy and can also make you sleepy.
- Oats are a complex carb that enhance the absorption of tryptophan. They are also high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicone and potassium which all promote relaxation.
How do book an Online Corporate Nutrition Session
Booking an Online Corporate Nutrition Session is super easy. Send on email info@jesselanewellness.com and we can set up a quick Zoom call to discuss your team’s needs and answer any questions you have. You can also check out my Virtual Corporate Wellness page.
Non food photos by Quentin Rey and Sigmund on Unsplash