Morris Hospital and YMCA hosts nutrition seminar

Morris Hospital and the YMCA are teaming up to offer a free nutrition seminar, “Managing Heart Disease and Diet” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

This program is open to the community, and a registered dietitian will explain how to reduce saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium while increasing fibers in the diet. A heart healthy diet, according to the Friday news release, helps reduce blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and lowers the risk of heart disease.

These nutrition seminars are led monthly at the YMCA to provide the knowledge and tools needed to make lasting, healthy changes in eating habits. They are free and open to the community.

Additional topics include “Learn How to Build Muscle or Gain Weight with Protein Intake” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 and “Meal Prepping for People with Parkinson’s” from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. Community members can register for the entire series or choose the topics of interest.

To register, call the Wellness Manager at 815-705-7358 or visit www.morrishospital.org/events and select the Nutrition category.