Mama’s Nutrition Education Service helps HIV-positive residents of San Diego County manage their diagnosis through proper nutrition by teaching free weekly nutrition classes. These 8-week sessions are fun and informative, and open to anyone in our community with a diagnosis of HIV. The next Nutrition Education class session: March 8 – April 27 If you… Read the full article »
A Look Back at 2015
2015 was a busy year for Mama’s Kitchen. Here’s a look back to some of the fun we had. We started serving healthier whole wheat bread in 2015. Our 25th Anniversary Celebration raised critical funds to feed our clients struggling with AIDS or cancer. Our meal staging area got a makeover during our Board of… Read the full article »
Nutrition News: Maximize Your Health
Maximize your health with nutrient-packed foods. Give your body the nutrients it needs by including whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free dairy. Eat less food high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. Use MyPlate to help you include all the essential food groups each day. Learn more at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
Nutrition News: Calcium
Calcium does a lot more than build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium helps keep your heart and muscles strong. May help prevent high blood pressure and colon cancer, too. Those are plenty of reasons to enjoy high-calcium foods, such as low-fat dairy (milk, cheese and yogurt); tofu; green leafy vegetables; and calcium-fortified fruit juices. Aim… Read the full article »