Anne Marie will give a brief introduction and overview of Dr. Michael Greger's* books, How Not to Age and the How Not to Age Cookbook. Following the introduction, we will have a live cooking demonstration by Elena Walls, founder of FoodFirst, a local culinary school. Elena will bring the book's concepts to life by preparing a delicious, anti-aging-focused recipe from the cookbook, with an opportunity for the audience to taste the food. At the conclusion of the event, Anne Marie will share practical tips and techniques for integrating these healthy meals into your daily routine. There will be time for questions and answers from the audience. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

*Please note that Dr. Greger will not appear in person at this event.

About Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. Dr. Greger has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and is the founder of NutritionFacts.org, an evidence-based nutrition nonprofit. For more information, visit https://nutritionfacts.org/.

About the Presenters

About Strategies for Better Health
Strategies for Better Health (SBH) is a health coaching company founded by Anne Marie Hvid, a Certified Nutrition Coach based in Falls Church City. Through one-on-one coaching and deeply personalized programs, SBH helps clients overcome barriers to better health, whether it is navigating food information, difficulty adopting new habits, limited cooking skills, or fitting food prep into a busy schedule. The coaching programs include education on the health effects of food, how to structure and integrate habit changes to make them stick, how to select and cook foods for maximum nutrition, and much more. For more information, visit https://www.strategiesforbetterhealth.com/.

About FoodFirst Culinary School
Founded by Elena Walls, FoodFirst Culinary School helps people find their inner chef by teaching the language of cooking—the essential techniques and vocabulary—to build solid, lasting skills, rather than just offering recipes. Driven by the belief that anyone can learn to prepare delicious, healthy food from scratch, FoodFirst meets learners at any experience level, empowering them to cook affordably for health and enjoyment. Beyond foundational classes, the school also offers engaging, hands-on cooking experiences designed for community building at various events, from professional team-building sessions to private celebrations. For more information, visit https://www.food-first.com/.