Certified Health Coach Cassandra Eggleton brings her passion to the Kitchener Market
After living with autoimmune conditions and chronic illnesses, Cassandra Eggleton took her health seriously by educating herself through school, articles and books. When others started seeing her transformation and success they came to her for help, leading Cassandra to get certified as a health coach.
“I realized that my personal passion could also be my profession too,” says Eggleton. “I build from established science and research to help people meet their health goals. If something has been proven to be effective and efficient I want to use that information to help people focus on what works and what is most important for them.”
Cassandra is partnering with the Kitchener Market on a new kid’s program series that promotes healthy eating and education called, Fresh Fuel 4 School: Meal Prep 4 Kids.
If you follow food bloggers or the food network on social media then you’ve probably heard of a new food trend called, “meal prep” that involves setting aside some time on the weekend to prepare multiple healthy, balanced meals for the week.
As the school year begins we know there is more on parents’ plate, that’s why this new program aims to gets kids involved in the kitchen with meal prep to help parents save time during the week and ensure their kids are eating healthy snacks at school.
“During the class kids will learn, practice and develop the skills and knowledge they need to make healthier food choices,” says Eggleton. “From planning recipes and making grocery lists, to knife skills and food handling, we want kids to feel comfortable in the kitchen.”
Kids will prepare, make and bag simple healthy snacks to take home for the week. “The earlier children have exposure and access to the kitchen, the sooner they will start asking questions and learning,” explains Eggleton. “Children who are involved in preparing their own food take ownership over their meals and are more likely to try new foods, and less likely to reject foods.”
Start the week off on the right foot by getting the kids involved with meal prep at Fresh Fuel 4 School: Meal Prep for Kids. The free program will take place on September 30, October 21, November 18, November 25 and December 2 from 10 a.m.-noon.
For details visit, www.kitchenermarket.ca/events