Join HealthyUNCG and The Center for Women's Health and Wellness as we invite the women of UNCG to an informal time of conversation. Ask questions and gain support as it relates to a variety of women's health topics. Table talks will be held each month at various times and locations. Each talk will feature a […]

Join the UNCG Dietetic Interns and learn WHAT it means to follow a plant-based lifestyle, HOW to get started, and WHY you should try it!

Learn about the impact of both plant-based diet and LCHP diets on atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of the number one cause of mortality: heart disease. You will learn the principles of the two dietary approaches and their impact on cardiovascular risk factors. You will also gain lifestyle strategies for dietary change to prevent the development […]

Discover 10 "superfoods" you'll want to become dietary staples.   Cari will teach you how to live longer and better with these 10 foods that pack a nutrition punch.  Learn about their health benefits and see how you can include at least one all 7 days of the week! This presentation is led by Cari Culp, Registered […]

Join HealthyUNCG and The Center for Women's Health and Wellness as we invite the women of UNCG to an informal time of conversation. Ask questions and gain support as it relates to a variety of women's health topics. Table talks will be held each month at various times and locations. Each talk will feature a […]

Join HealthyUNCG and The Center for Women's Health and Wellness as we invite the women of UNCG to an informal time of conversation. Ask questions and gain support as it relates to a variety of women's health topics. Table talks will be held each month at various times and locations. Each talk will feature a […]

Fresh summer herbs are one of the best ways to boost nutrition and add exciting flavors without added fats and sugars. In this class you will learn how to grow an array of aromatic herbs and incorporate them into various foods including desserts! Refine your palate this summer along with your culinary skills and learn […]

Whether you love exercise or not, physical activity is a must for healthy outcomes. Cari will discuss the benefits and risks of certain activities as well as goals for the 4 components of fitness – Variety, Frequency, Duration, and Intensity. Also, discover creative ways to meet your movement needs even at home! Presented by registered […]

Meeting the recommended intake of vegetables daily is a common challenge. So many people report not knowing how to prepare vegetables in a palatable and healthy way. In this class, Cari will provide creative ways to increase your vegetable intake and equip you with recipes you will enjoy every day!  Presented by registered dietitian, Cari Culp […]

In this class, Cari covers everything you need to know about cooking with fats and staying heart healthy. What are fats, what are the healthy fats, why we need them, recommendations for fats, how to incorporate them into your eating plan, and the best fats for cooking. Presented by registered dietitian, Cari Culp Upon registration […]

Our culture is on the move! And, as a result, the use of convenience foods is on the rise. In fact, the average American eats out 6 meals a week. This may include a morning run through the drive-thru, take-out after a game, or pizza delivery. There is no shortage of opportunities to find convenient […]

About the Program Take Charge! is an 8 week group program for people with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetic, and/or caretaking for someone with Type 2 diabetes. The program is designed to help you manage your diabetes symptoms, tiredness, pain, and emotional issues, by helping you learn skills to better manage your diabetes day to day. […]

Volunteering reduces stress and increases positive, relaxed feelings by releasing dopamine. By spending time in service to others, volunteers report feeling a sense of meaning and appreciation, both given and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect. Working together to help others also increases our social wellbeing and helps build a support system for ourselves […]

Slow cookers provide one of the best ways to provide healthy and balanced meals at the end of a long day. And, how wonderful to come home to the aroma of a delicious home-cooked meal. Let Cari show you how to have the best outcomes with cooking tips and suggestions for packing the most nutrition […]

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” This adage is certainly true when it comes to your health metrics – such as blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose counts, BMI, and waist circumference. Knowing your baseline numbers will help you take steps to live a healthier lifestyle. The same can be said for your key financial […]

Join holistic health and wellness practitioner, Amber Reed, as she guides us through an experiential breathing and stretching practice that you can use anytime throughout your week to restore the body and increase energy.