Steven Wengel, MD, assistant vice chancellor for wellness at UNMC, and Metropolitan Community College’s Brian O’Malley, associate dean for culinary, hospitality and horticulture, will host two upcoming sessions of “Keep Calm and Soup On.”
The virtual cooking demonstrations will be held via Zoom for the UNMC community on Friday, Jan. 19, and Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“There is more and more research being done on the negative effects of ‘ultra-processed food’ on our health,” Dr. Wengel said. “But one antidote for that is cooking at home using healthy ingredients. We strive to offer truly delicious recipes that are practical and healthy.”
The 90-minute presentations will include nutritional information and a live question-and-answer session. Sodexo also will feature each soup showcased for purchase: lemon chicken orzo on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and turkey and black bean chili on Friday, Feb. 23.
See some “Keep Calm and Soup On” recipes here:
Nutritional highlights will be provided by Kimmie Sharp and Rebecca Beaudoin, nutrition therapists with Nebraska Medicine.
Dr. Wengel said he hopes attendees find cooking to be a way to reduce stress while providing sustenance for those close to them.
To obtain the Zoom link, register in the Bridge platform. Search for “Keep Calm and Soup On” in the learning library.
The event is a joint effort of UNMC Human Resources, UNMC’s wellness program and medical nutrition staff and Metropolitan Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts’ Open Kitchen.
With questions, email Giovanni Jones.