Smart Holiday Meal Planning: Healthy Shopping & Cooking for Thanksgiving

Transform your holiday celebrations into nourishing experiences with this practical virtual workshop focused on healthy shopping and cooking strategies for Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season. Perfect for anyone wanting to maintain wellness during festive times, this session offers special considerations for older adults and those caring for them.

Participants will learn how to navigate holiday grocery shopping with confidence, selecting nutritious ingredients that don't compromise on flavor or tradition. The workshop addresses common challenges like dietary restrictions, budget considerations, and meal planning for multiple generations.

Whether you're cooking for yourself, family gatherings, or supporting an older adult's nutritional needs, you'll discover creative ways to lighten traditional recipes while preserving beloved flavors. The session includes practical tips for ingredient substitutions, portion control, and creating inclusive menus that accommodate various health conditions and dietary preferences for memorable, health-conscious holiday celebrations.

Topics Covered:

• Smart grocery shopping strategies for nutritious holiday ingredients on any budget
• Incorporating healthy modifications to traditional holiday recipes without sacrificing flavor and favorite traditions
• Accommodating dietary restrictions and health conditions in holiday meal planning
• Special nutrition considerations and safe food preparation for older adults
• Creating balanced holiday menus that support wellness while honoring traditions

This workshop is being offered by Kimberly Reckert, Marketing and Public Relations Strategy Manager for Perfect Care Match. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and brings 12 years of community health improvement management experience within complex healthcare systems, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health among vulnerable populations, including chronic disease prevention, access to healthy foods, and nutrition interventions. Kimberly’s experience includes working with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative programs, including a prescription/food pharmacy pilot for cancer patients and community/clinical linkage interventions targeting high infant mortality rates among at-risk populations. She served as an active member of Food Policy Councils and the Massachusetts Food is Medicine statewide planning and advocacy Steering Committee, regularly providing policy and legislative testimony at local, state, and federal levels. Additionally, she has managed training programs and supervised Community Health Workers in home-visiting interventions that address root causes and environmental factors impacting health for patients and their families.

Join us for our monthly workshops, where you can find support, insight, and a fresh perspective. To RSVP, please email info@perfectcarematch.com or call us at (833) PCMATCH / (833) 726-2824. Monthly workshops are held virtually at varying times. Check listings here and on Eventbrite for specific times and to register.

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