Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition

Mother and son in a kitchen, baking together.

At the YMCA we create opportunities for the development of mind, body and soul. Food and nutrition are key to helping individuals attain optimal health throughout life. Eating a balanced diet improves a person's overall health, well-being and happiness. Our programs help you learn how to make sustainable food choices and learn healthy preparation and eating habits in our functional kitchen facilities.

Our kitchen programs are available at the Northside Community Centre YMCA in Red Deer and the YMCA Family Resource Centre in Edmonton.
 

  • A bowl of broccoli sitting on top of a cutting board with chopped garlic.


    Collective Kitchen

    Our Collective Kitchen cooking program is back up and running in person! Join us at the Boyle Street Plaza where you can cook quick and easy meals to take home to eat with your family.
     

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  • A cutting board with chopped apple, along side a bowl of oats and chia seeds.


    Specialty Kitchen

    Join us for our exciting and varied series of Specialty Kitchens. As an added benefit, you get to taste and take home a sample of what you create!
     

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