Please join us as we discuss Mighty Salads and Superfood Smoothies.
Stop by the circulation desk now and pick up a copy of one of these cookbooks, sign up to bring a dish from our list of YUMMY dishes and join us for tastings and discussions.
About Karen our Healthy Cookbook Club Facilitator:
Karen DiPietro, RDN, CDE is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Ellen Byron and Associates where she provides individual nutrition counseling and diabetes education. Karen also facilitates after school nutrition and cooking programs for Kids Test Kitchen. Her career accomplishments include establishing a heart-healthy vegetarian pot-luck dinner group at a cardiac rehab program, and initiating comprehensive diabetes self-management education for home care patients. She established a nationally accredited diabetes education program and has facilitated diabetes education and support groups in many communities. Karen is passionate about helping people eat healthier by tailoring eating strategies to individual preferences and lifestyle, leading to sustainable changes in eating behavior. She believes people need to stop restrictive diets and focus on quality food and home-cooked meals. To that end, she is interested in providing practical, hands-on nutrition education through cooking classes, food demonstrations, supermarket tours and cookbook clubs.
