About this Event
Balanced Table takes place during Diabetes Awareness Month and is meant to provide education and resources to help us be more intentional with our nutrition. Because food is life, we have a diverse panel of speakers who will each provide a unique perspective and practical action we can implement immediately.
- Rev. Heber of Black Church Food Security Network will talk about food justice and its association with health disparities
- Jaree of Kitchen Therapy will reinforce the social healing aspect of food, that it’s is not just fuel but also comfort and community
- MedStar will provide information on eating to prevent or reduce the effects of chronic disease
- Steve of T. Jacob Transformational Health will focus on food as fuel for performance kickoff a healthy habit builder that will start in December
- Raven of Farm to Temple will share her meal prep service and raffle a free week meal plan
This event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their dietary habits. You may want to gain or lose weight safely, increase your lean muscle mass, raise your energy levels, or learn how to eat sustainably and locally. You will learn that food is power and your personal choices are influenced by many factors. Our expert speakers will explain how you can take control of those factors to eat for the life you want.
Food will be provided and the event will conclude with a short community walk. LaToya of the Conversate Podcast will moderate the event. See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Welcome
Host: LaToya Archibald
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:25 PM
Food Justice
Host: Rev. Dr. Heber M. Brown III
🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:40 PM
Healthy Nutrition
Host: MedStar Community Health
🕑: 12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
Food Mental Health Connection
Host: Jaree Cottman, LCSW-C
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:10 PM
Food Demo
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:25 PM
Healthy Habits Coaching
Host: Steve Misewich
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:40 PM
Meal Prep Services
Host: Raven Temple
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PM
Q&A
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:05 PM
Community Walk
Event venue & nearby stays
ZEHBRAS, Zebras CrossFit, 3302 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, United States