Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service
Wellness
Gluten-Free Baking and Education Program via Zoom
Navigating the gluten-free diet can be daunting and serious because eating gluten for those who have a medical diagnosis can be life threatening. This workshop is focused on providing background and understanding of Celiac Disease as well as what to look for when shopping, what foods contain gluten, and baking tips and tricks. This program will also meet the needs of individuals who are gluten intolerant, have a gluten allergy or cook and take care of someone who must be gluten free. Participants will receive a variety of gluten-free recipes, including holiday recipes and menus.
- Date/Time: Thursday, September 28, 9 - 10:30 AM
- To register, click Register Gluten Free. Complete the registration and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the workshop. If you are unable to register online, call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Med Instead of Meds via Zoom
The Med Instead of Meds class series will help you explore the Mediterranean Diet by discussing seven simple steps:
- Change Your Protein
- Swap Your Fats
- East More Vegetables
- Eat More Fruit
- Snack on Nuts and Seeds
- Make Your Grains Whole
- Rethink Your Sweets
Great tasting and good for you! Plan to join us for this informative series.
- Date/Time: Tuesdays, October 3 - November 7, 9 - 10:30 AM
- To register, click Register Med Instead of Meds. Complete the registration and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the workshop. If you are unable to register online, call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Management Information & Resources:
- Chronic Disease Class Descriptions - Description of Classes offered throughout the year or by request, focusing on diabetes prevention and management, exercise and cooking classes, as well as general health and well-being.
- Paths to Health - New Mexico Dept of Health
- Food, Nutrition & Health
- National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program: Have you been told you have prediabetes and at risk for developing diabetes? The good news is through a few simple lifestyle changes you can greatly increase your chances of avoiding diabetes. The initial 16 weekly classes will allow you to learn, practice, and implement the needed changes into your unique lifestyle while enjoying the support and encouragement from a coach and a supportive group. Monthly meetings through June of 2024 will help you stay on track.
- Thursdays, June 8 - September 28, 2023, 9:00-10:00am
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- To register: call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
- Kitchen Creations: A Cooking School for People with Diabetes-In Person: Learn how to eat healthy delicious foods and manage diabetes in this educational and informative series. Please join us if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or cook for people with these conditions. Taught by a registered dietitian and a wellness educator, you will enjoy practical tips, receive delicious recipes, cook delicious meals in the lab time, and be prepared to manage your wellness journey long term.
- Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- To register: call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email. Specify the dates above when registering.
Webinars
Extension Family and Consumer Science Webinars - No time to attend programs? Now you can watch informative webinars for your Extension experts!
- Recorded Webinars (a sample):
- 12 Keys to Embracing Aging Webinars
- Living Well with Inflation Webinar
- How to Get a $500 Per Month Raise Without Asking Your Boss! - Recorded October 16, 2019
- Making the Most of Family Meals
- What's Your Risk? - Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
- How Caregiving Changes your Relationships
- Improve your Credit Score and SAVE $100s every Month!
- Building Healthy Relationships through Healthy Communication
- Why Resolutions Fail and how to Create Goals that Work
- Creating a Mindset of Wellness
Contact Us
NMSU-Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-243-1386 | 844-409-0562
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu
