Older Adult

A Taste of African Heritage

OldWays

Fruits and/or vegetables
Fats
Whole grains
Healthy food choices
Recipes
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Each class includes nutrition and historical lessons, cooking demonstrations, and discussion on traditional foods from Africa. Lessons are on herbs and spices, greens, whole grains, beans and rice, tubers and stew, and fruits and vegetables.

Virtual and in-person options are available.

Teacher Guide = $30
Student Handbook (15ct) = $200


Source:
OldWays
Contact Sarah Anderson, Heritage Diets Curriculum Coordinator
phone: (617) 896-4880
email: mailto:[email protected]

Link:
https://oldwayspt.org/programs/african-heritage-health/atoah-community-cooking-classes

SNAP-Ed Toolkit link: https://snapedtoolkit.org/interventions/programs/a-taste-of-african-heritage/

Number of Lessons

6 lessons

Length of Lesson

1 hour 45 minutes

Delivery Method
Series
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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