Healthy Meal Planning and Food Prep

Tues., April 13 | 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Interested in weekly meal prep but not sure where to start? Learn how to create weekly seasonal meal plans that work for you and your family with Let’s Move Pittsburgh and UPMC Health Plan health coaches. Plus, receive a recipe to make oven roasted veggie bowls with herb sauce.

Nutrition and Women’s Health

Tues., April 20 | 4:30 – 5 p.m.

At every stage of women's lives, nutrition and exercise are the cornerstones of good health and optimal energy. Certain vitamins and minerals become especially important at particular times of life. Learn about the special nutrient needs women have during each stage of life with Let’s Move Pittsburgh and UPMC Health Plan health coaches and learn how to make a delicious tofu scramble.

Nutrition and Immunity

Tues., April 27 | 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Good nutrition is essential for a healthy immune system. While no one food or vitamin can prevent illness, you can support your body’s health by being mindful of key vitamins, minerals and eating patterns. Join Let’s Move Pittsburgh and UPMC Health Plan health coaches to learn about different immune boosting nutrients and how to incorporate them in your meals. Plus, receive a recipe to make a Vitamin-C-boosting orange Julius. 

Meet the Instructors

Maris Altieri is a registered dietitian and Let's Move Pittsburgh program coordinator. From a young age, Maris has been fascinated by the social, cultural and economic context of food, which inspired her to pursue a B.S. in nutrition and dietetics at the University of Pittsburgh and a dietetic internship at the California Polytechnic State University. Throughout her undergraduate career, Maris worked with urban agriculture and nutrition education nonprofits to help tackle barriers related to food insecurity. She finds great joy in empowering families to use food as a tool to nourish the mind, body and soul.
 

Sarah Cullo is a recent graduate of John Carroll University in University Heights, OH. She graduated with an B.A. in Exercise Science. Sarah worked with John Carroll’s Athletic Office with the training staff during all four years of her tenure at JCU. She provided first aid and preventative care for JCU athletes on all of the athletic teams. At Care Alliance she found her passion for working in community health care. Ballet and movement have always been part of her life. Sarah served as a choreographer and Vice President of the JCU dance ensemble throughout college. Sarah is excited about making healthy living accessible and sustainable for families in this community through Let’s Move Pittsburgh at Phipps Conservatory.
 

Cassie Smolic is a senior lifestyle health coach and has been with UPMC Health Plan for 3 years. Her educational background is from Slippery Rock University where she earned a bachelors in Education, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned a bachelors and masters in Food and Nutrition. A dietitian by trade, Cassie is also is a cycle instructor at three different Pittsburgh studios and finds it very rewarding to help people reach their health and wellness goals.