On April 24, 2017 We got to do our third Lunch and Learn at the Travis County Office. This lunch and learn was all about the importance of healthy breakfast and snacks.

First, Sonia went over some material from our Step Up Scale Down class about the importance of healthy snacks and breakfasts. She further explained how to pair items together for an optimal breakfast or snack option. We also spoke about timing of these meals and appropriate calorie ranges for them.

Sonia teaching the class about the new nutrition facts label, how to read labels, and how to compare labels.

Then, Sonia reviewed what she taught the class last time about the updated nutrition facts label and how to read labels to refresh them for the activity. For the activity, Sonia passed out various food products and the class worked in groups to determine the healthiest option out of the foods they were given.

Sonia, Lisa, and Henry prepared two smoothies for the class. The first was a Green Monster Smoothie and the second was a Berry Breakfast Smoothie. The class then got to sample each smoothie.

Sonia and Lisa preparing smoothie ingredients before the class begins.

Sonia, Lisa, and Henry preparing the smoothies during class.

The class was able to learn how a healthy breakfast and keeping healthy snacks on hand contributes to good nutrition. Plus they got to try some yummy smoothies while doing so.

If you’re interested in having us come to your workplace for a lunch and learn and are located in Travis County, let us know!