Librarians Talk Tea and Plant-Based Diets this January at LSC-CyFair
Start the new year with enlightening discussions of all things tea and meatless Mondays with Lone Star College-CyFair’s librarians.
The free Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are held bimonthly at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room, LRNC Room 131.
It’s tea time at the Jan. 8 program. Hot tea, iced tea, flavored or plain, tea has been an essential beverage for thousands of years … join Librarians Leah Stark and Jen Wyman to discuss all things tea.
At the Jan. 22 program, “Not Vegan Propaganda: How Meatless Mondays and Veganuary Can Change the World”, Librarians Regina Vitolo and Rachel Evans for an enlightening discussion on the impact of plant-based diets on you, animals, and the planet. They will share favorite recipes and a few samples as well as information and resources needed to embark on a plant-based diet.
So, what is a plant-based diet and why should it be considered to lead a healthy lifestyle? According to Angela Snyder, wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist, plant-based eating doesn't necessarily mean that all meat is eliminated. Rather, a plat-based eating pattern has a stronger focus on fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, seeds and olive oil, much like the Mediterranean diet.
"When we consume larger amounts of whole, plant-based foods, we benefit from more fiber and antioxidants," explains Snyder. "A lot of people, including those who eat a standard American diet, don't get enough of these beneficial nutrients."
For program information, go to Cflib.info/life or email the L.I.F.E. coordinator at Rachel.Hugenberg@LoneStar.edu.
