SUMMIT DIETICIAN OUTLINES A PLAN FOR HEALTHY EATING

January 1, 2010 – Now that the holidays are behind us, it is time to establish some healthy eating habits for the new year. Betty Green, RD, LDN, CNSD, will discuss “A Four Week Plan for Healthier Eating in 2010” on Wednesday, January 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Summit Medical Center in the classrooms on the ground floor of the hospital. At this time, Green will outline a simple four week plan to get your eating habits back on track. This seminar is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, simply call TriStar Medline at 615-342-1919.

Green, a registered dietitian, has been serving at Summit Medical Center for the past 24 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Masters of Education with an emphasis on Nutrition from Middle Tennessee State University and completed her dietetic internship at the Indiana University Medical Center.

During this lunch and learn seminar, Green will educate attendees on how to get the nutrients they need by incorporating omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, antioxidants and vitamin D back into their diet. She will give examples of healthy meals and even snacks that satisfy those sweet or salty cravings.

This seminar is part of Summit Medical Center’s senior program, Summit Partners in Prime. Summit Partners in Prime is comprehensive senior program that educates seniors on a variety of relevant topics. Members of this program will receive special discounts in the hospital’s Pinnacle Café and Grill and the hospital gift shop, opportunities to participate in health screenings, monthly seminars, a Summit Partners in Prime binder for their healthcare information and much more.  Membership to this program is free; just call TriStar Medline at 615-342-1919 to register for this seminar and become an instant member.
Summit Medical Center is a 188-bed regional medical center serving the residents of Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. Summit offers a full range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, obstetric, oncology, psychiatric and diagnostic services. The hospital also offers the latest advances in imaging services, including the area’s first hospital based 64-slice CT scanner. For more information, call TriStar MedLine at 615-342-1919 or visit www.TriStarHealth.com and click on Summit Medical Center.