Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center and the La Plata County Colorado State University Extension Office will present the online workshop “Stretch Your Budget with Plant Proteins” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Participants will learn how to replace half of their meat with plant proteins while pleasing their palate, saving money and living healthier.
Topics will include, clarifying protein needs and functions for the average, healthy adult, identifying protein rich plants and health benefits of consumption, discussing strategies for including plant proteins in a two-day meal plan and comparing the cost of a two-day meal plan before and after incorporating plant proteins. Recipes and resources will be provided at the end of the class.
Registration is free. To register, email nicole.clark@colostate.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2yIhs7I.
