Henry Ford Health System is known as a leader in medical excellence and patient safety. Now we want to help you embark on a journey toward a healthier lifestyle. Join us as we follow the road to wellness and good health in the Demonstration Kitchen at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

 

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at
6777 West Maple between Drake & Halsted Roads.

 

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    Staying hydrated

    Today, there are dozens of sports drinks, juices and sodas on the market, but do you really need any of them to enhance your workout?

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    Pre and Post Workout Stretching

    Stretching can help improve flexibility. And better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of injuries by helping your joints move through their full range of motion.

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    The over 40 athlete

    Staying/becoming active in your 40s can prevent premature frailty, heart disease, diabetes, and many other ailments.

  1. Simple sports salmon

    Simple sports salmon

    Whether you're trying to stay fit or an athlete training for a marathon, what you eat can affect how you perform.

  2. Chair exercises for the office

    Chair exercises for the office

    Sitting is one of the most passive things you can do, you actually burn more energy by chewing gum or fidgeting than you do sitting still in a chair.

  3. Healthy dessert potluck options

    Healthy dessert potluck options

    Potluck food is notorious for being unhealthy, but by adding ground flaxseed and nuts to a dessert you are taking small steps to increasing the health value of a dessert.

  4. Easy dinners made from leftovers

    Easy dinners made from leftovers

    Americans throw away roughly 500 lbs. of food per year and often leftovers are never eaten and go to waste. Here is a nutrient-packed meal that's simple to throw together from the vegetables you already have in your fridge..

  5. Adult lunch box

    Adult lunch box

    More and more people are packing their lunch for work every day, but most people don't want peanut butter and jelly. Here are some great options for lunch.

  6. Henry Ford Self-Health Centers

    Henry Ford Self-Health Centers

    Henry Ford Self-health Centers are a new, comprehensive approach to care and service for people with chronic health conditions.

  7. Healthy Barbecue

    Healthy Barbecue

    We commonly think of grilling as burgers and hot dogs, but how can we make one of America’s favorite summer activities healthy? Here's a delicious shrimp recipe perfect for any cook-out.

  8. Healthy Vegetarian

    Healthy Vegetarian

    Many vegetarians do not incorporate enough protein and fiber in their diets and finding simple meal options for vegetarians can often be difficult. This week we have a delicious and easy lentil soup recipe.

  9. Celebrating salads

    Celebrating salads

    When we think salad, we automatically think healthy, but we don’t consider the unhealthy ingredients we often toss in. Those who eat more generous amounts of fruit and veggies as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.

  10. Ballroom dance your way to better health

    Ballroom dance your way to better health

    Ballroom dance your way to better health. Ballroom dancing has the potential to burn 200-400 calories per hour.

Be in the Audience!

Be a part of the studio audience in the Demonstration Kitchen at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital on Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m.

 

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Classes in the Demonstration Kitchen
They say, “you are what you eat.” At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital’s Demonstration Kitchen, you will learn how to transition to a healthy lifestyle with education on nutrition, special dietary conditions, and culinary tips to cook fun, flavorful meals.

 

Winter 2012 Kids Class Schedule

Winter / Spring 2012 Adult Class Schedule