The Cookbook Project

Non-Profit spearheading a global Food Literacy Revolution by training leaders to facilitate cooking and nutrition education. @gopropeller fellow. Join Us!

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Thank you so much @FitNOLA and @TulanePRC for having us join for the #LiveFitNOLA Twitter Chat!

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA @sankofafresh @SaludAmerica @AmericanHeartLA A5: If you're interested in leading your own food and cooking education program in your community, visit https://t.co/XCsFDSmKJw to find out more about our Food Literacy Educator Training #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA @sankofafresh @SaludAmerica @AmericanHeartLA A5: Beyond cooking just being the healthier option, it's fun! The shared experience of preparing a meal and eating it together in the company of friends and family is such an authentic one and something that should not be lost through generations. #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA @sankofafresh @SaludAmerica @AmericanHeartLA A5: The more you cook, the more you can control what goes into your body. A large corporation will not decide the contents of your meal, but it will be up to you on how to nourish your body while joining friends and family around the dinner table #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA @sankofafresh @SaludAmerica @AmericanHeartLA A5: The food we choose impacts our world in so many ways. The more learn about our role in these impacts, the more we empowered we become as we make food choices. #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA A4: By selecting ingredients from your local community, you are shortening the distance it takes for your food to travel to your plate. This means higher quality ingredients, reduced carbon emissions, and support of your community at the same time! #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA A4: Think seasonal! Eating fruits and vegetables that are in season means they have higher nutritional value, taste better, are cheaper, and less costly on the environment. #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC @CityOfNOLA A4: Think local when possible! Produce begins loosing nutrients from the moment it's harvested so when you shop local, the local farmers will benefit as well as your body! #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC Here are some of our program participants increasing their diet diversity! Something we value at @CookBookPrj #LiveFitNOLA

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@TulanePRC @FitNOLA @choosemyplate A3: It's important to introduce new foods to children at a young age! By trying new foods early on, the more likely they will be open to a diverse diet of fruits and veggies. Check out this article to learn more https://t.co/Scd7Rc37DD #LiveFitNOLA

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@FitNOLA @TulanePRC Consider processed foods on a spectrum. Some snacks are minimally processed compared to others and can be a healthier alternative. Choose snacks without a laundry list of ingredients and make sure you can recognize and pronounce them! #LiveFitNOLA

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A2 Every food item has a story. The soil that grew that carrot is important to the environment. The accessibility of that carrot is important to the health of the community. There is a story behind everything we eat. #LiveFitNOLA @FitNOLA @TulanePRC

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A2 Consider the food system and the path your food takes to reach your plate. There are a lot of players involved! From farmers to truck drivers to grocers, all of whom are impacted by your food choices #LiveFitNOLA @FitNOLA @TulanePRC

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A2 At The Cookbook Project, we focus on Food Literacy education, which centers on how our food choices not only impact our health, but also our community and environment #LiveFitNOLA @FitNOLA

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A1 We had some influence from the Brazilian dietary guidelines, which emphasizes the importances of eating with company, developing and sharing cooking skills, and taking time to prepare food. This is reflected in our Food Literacy Educator Training and curricula #LiveFitNOLA

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A1 By cooking at home, you have such a better idea of what ingredients going into the food you eat. It helps to eliminate preservatives, added sugars, and other ingredients that are often snuck into processed foods #LiveFitNOLA

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A1: There is plenty of evidence that supports increased at home food preparation and its association to healthier eating behaviors #LiveFitNOLA

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5. We will be offering special prizes to the top 2 chat Tweeters! Stay tuned till the end to learn the winners. #LiveFitNOLA
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So happy to join the chat! #LiveFitNOLA

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Join us Nov 8th from 12pm - 1pm for the #LiveFitNOLA Twitter Chat that we will be hosting along side @FitNOLA NOLA and the @TulanePRC Come discuss the impact our food choices have on our health, environment, and community, and the importance of food and cooking education.