YMCA Healthy Eating
YMCA Healthy Eating
YMCA Cooking & Nutrition
YMCA Cooking & Nutrition
YMCA Cooking & Nutrition
YMCA Cooking & Nutrition

Cooking & Nutrition

At the Y, we want to help you reach your health and wellness goals, whatever those might be for you. Meeting one-on-one with our Registered Dietitian will help hold you accountable and provide you with face to face encouragement and support you need. Sessions will include an assessment of current nutrition status, education and counseling for a healthier lifestyle.

“I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.”

Genesis 1:29

COOKING & NUTRITION BULLETINS

Request a Nutrition Counselor

Meeting one-on-one with our Registered Dietitian will help hold you accountable and provide you with face to face encouragement and support you need. Sessions will include an assessment of current nutrition status, education and counseling for a healthier lifestyle.

A Matter of Balance

Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. You will learn to: view falls as controllable set goals for increasing activity make changes to reduce fall risks at home exercise to increase strength and balance Who should attend? anyone concerned about falls anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength anyone who has fallen in the past anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

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A Matter of Balance

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. You will learn to: view falls as controllable set goals for increasing activity make changes to reduce fall risks at home exercise to increase strength and balance Who should attend? anyone concerned about falls anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength anyone who has fallen in the past anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

Programs starting the week of 05/4/2026

10 am

A Matter of Balance
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon Wed
From 05/04/2026 to 06/01/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Air Frying Made Easy Workshop

Join us for an exciting Air Frying Made Easy class where you'll discover the secrets to creating delicious, crispy dishes with less oil! In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of air frying. You'll gain valuable tips for meal prep and healthy cooking, empowering you to make the most of this popular kitchen appliance. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks looking to elevate their culinary skills! 

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Air Frying Made Easy Workshop

Prices:
Join us for an exciting Air Frying Made Easy class where you'll discover the secrets to creating delicious, crispy dishes with less oil! In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of air frying. You'll gain valuable tips for meal prep and healthy cooking, empowering you to make the most of this popular kitchen appliance. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks looking to elevate their culinary skills! 

Programs starting the week of 10/14/2026

10 am

Air Frying Made Easy Workshop
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Wed
From 10/14/2026 to 10/14/2027
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop

Food Budgeting and Meal Planning is a 1-hour program about how to get the most nutritious food for your dollar. The objective of this is to help give you some tools, or to remind you of some tools you may already know, that will help you plan healthy meals without breaking the bank. Participants will learn how to create a grocery game plan, how to store food, how to repurpose leftovers, and more! 

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Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop

Prices:
Food Budgeting and Meal Planning is a 1-hour program about how to get the most nutritious food for your dollar. The objective of this is to help give you some tools, or to remind you of some tools you may already know, that will help you plan healthy meals without breaking the bank. Participants will learn how to create a grocery game plan, how to store food, how to repurpose leftovers, and more! 

Programs starting the week of 09/16/2026

5 pm

Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Wed
From 09/16/2026 to 09/16/2027
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Boiling Water Basics & Tomatoes

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Boiling Water Basics & Tomatoes

Programs starting the week of 04/6/2026

10 am

Food Preservation Workshop: Boiling Water Basics & Tomatoes
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 04/06/2026 to 04/06/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Boiling Water Bath

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Boiling Water Bath

Programs starting the week of 05/4/2026

5 pm

Food Preservation Workshop: Boiling Water Bath
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 05/04/2026 to 05/04/2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Fermentation & Pickling

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Fermentation & Pickling

Programs starting the week of 04/20/2026

10 am

Food Preservation Workshop: Fermentation & Pickling
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 04/20/2026 to 04/20/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5 pm

Food Preservation Workshop: Fermentation & Pickling
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 04/20/2026 to 04/20/2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Jams & Jellies

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Jams & Jellies

Programs starting the week of 05/4/2026

10 am

Food Preservation Workshop: Jams & Jellies
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 05/04/2026 to 05/04/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning Basics

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Pressure Canning Basics

Programs starting the week of 04/27/2026

10 am

Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning Basics
Ascemnsion St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 04/27/2026 to 04/27/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Cooking Basics

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
  • Non-Member Rate - $25/One Time
Pressure Cooking Basics

Programs starting the week of 04/27/2026

5 pm

Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Cooking Basics
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Mon
From 04/27/2026 to 04/27/2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Foundations of Nutrition

One hour initial consultation and four 30-minute follow-up sessions. In person or virtually. Expires 6 months from purchase date.

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Foundations of Nutrition

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $99/One Time
One hour initial consultation and four 30-minute follow-up sessions. In person or virtually. Expires 6 months from purchase date.

Programs starting the week of 01/1/2026

12 am

Foundations of Nutrition
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Foundations of Nutrition
Toyota Indiana YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Foundations of Nutrition
Dunigan Family YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day

Maintenance Session

A 30-minute session in person or virtually. Must have completed Foundations of Nutrition to be eligible. Expires 6 months from date of purchase.

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Maintenance Session

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $25/One Time
A 30-minute session in person or virtually. Must have completed Foundations of Nutrition to be eligible. Expires 6 months from date of purchase.

Programs starting the week of 01/1/2026

12 am

Maintenance Session
Toyota Indiana YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Maintenance Session
Dunigan Family YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Maintenance Session
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day

Nutrition Booster Session

A 1-hour nutritional counseling session added to any personal training package. Expires 6 months from date of purchase. 

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Nutrition Booster Session

Prices:
  • Member Rate - $35/One Time
A 1-hour nutritional counseling session added to any personal training package. Expires 6 months from date of purchase. 

Programs starting the week of 01/1/2026

12 am

Nutrition Booster Session
Toyota Indiana YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Nutrition Booster Session
Dunigan Family YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day
Nutrition Booster Session
Ascesion St. Vincent YMCA
Every Sun to Sat
From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
All Day