Carthage, IL – Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Memorial Hospital is Honoring National Nutrition Month by providing a free culturally themed meal prepared by the hospital's chef and food and nutrition team to our entire staff. The 2022 National theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors, by acknowledging the diversity of different cultures, ethnic cuisines and providing the public with insightful information. There will be an online live-streamed event on Tuesday, March 29, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm; the event is accessible on Memorial Hospital's Facebook page. 

Memorial Hospital's registered dietitian & culinary chef will be enlightening the public on the importance of celebrating flavors from cultures around the world to nourish our bodies and appreciate our diversity. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds, and tastes! The online event will be presented from 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29. Those who join will be entered into a drawing to receive a $50.00 Amazon gift card. The public is encouraged to join to learn more about creating healthy habits that celebrate your heritage and introduce you to new foods and flavors.

Memorial Hospital and Hancock Village will highlight nutrition month by sharing culturally diverse foods with employees, such as cashew coconut curry, tofu banh mi bowl, and mango chia seed. Chef Jake and the Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition Team will offer additional cultural dishes in the hospital’s Courtyard Café throughout the month of March to expand our horizons.  The additional items include a honey pistachio greek cup originating from Greece, arepas with spicy black beans originating from South America, a chicken ramen bowl originating from Japan, and a buckwheat porridge bowl originating from Russia. Additionally, the organization will hold a contest that encourages staff to eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. 

Ashlyn Housewright, Memorial Hospital Registered Dietitian stated, "Memorial Hospital is excited to honor National Nutrition Month! We believe nutrition education is important for the health of our staff and community. Celebrating National Nutrition Month is one way to increase awareness around the important role nutrition plays in our health and wellness journies."

Memorial Hospital is exceedingly proud to incorporate unique cuisines from across the globe to promote healthy lifestyle changes cooking techniques and provide helpful recommendations, to potentially incorporate these dishes in the comfort of your own home. 

Memorial Hospital strives to increase the health and wellness of Hancock County and the surrounding region by offering nutrition and wellness services.