Smoothie workshop geared toward those 50+

As the years go by, our diets can go by the wayside. For adults 50-plus, eating and drinking become more about keeping our systems running optimally by finding the right balance of adequate nutrients and calories to stay healthy.  

Proper nutrition throughout one’s lifespan is key in preventing — or diminishing the dangers of — age-related risks. Chronic diseases can be significantly reduced and overall quality of life can be improved through adequate and timely nutrition intervention.

Although calorie needs may decrease with age, the body’s need for nutrients increase or stay the same.  Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn’t get the right balance of nutrients and calories to stay healthy.   

Join Stephanie Starkebaum, Colorado State University family and consumer science Extension agent, for a smoothie workshop at the Phillips County Event Center Ortner Room on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

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