The feature event for Wednesday of Celebrate the Library week has grown into an impressive learning opportunity for all who visit. Presenters will educate attendees on "The Power of Plant Pigments," with informative displays, practical takeaway ideas, and free food samples! Visit the expo in the library's Reading Room between 10am and 1pm on Wednesday, February 6th.
Presentations planned for the 2019 Health and Wellness Expo include:
Anthocyanins: Lengthen your life with color
Sophia Volpe
Did you know that just 1/2 a cup of anthocyanin rich foods can decrease your risk of catching a cold by over 30%? Find out all these amazing health benefits and more by discovering the power of anthocyanins.
Beta carotene: The pigment for every season
Carley Lester
Learn the health benefits of beta-carotene and how to get the most out of your orange veggies!
Chlorophyll: The mean green machine
Katie Kline
Discover the health benefits of chlorophyll and how to get the most out of your greens all year long.
Quercetin: The anti-aging pigment
Levi Elsea
Want to feel younger? Eat Quercetin!
Lutein: 20/20 vision of health
Brianna Sinn​
Keep your eyes and skin young and healthy with the pigment lutein! Find out more this pigment's power and where it is found.
Betalins: The Natural Power of Purple
Arie Cox
Betalains are red, violet and yellow pigments that are in foods such as beets, swiss chard, quinoa, dragon fruit and amaranth. All of these foods are important to incorporate into your diet because of all the natural benefits they have on your body, including helping to lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease!
Organosulfur Compounds: The Invisible Pigment
Emma Cobb
Discover the organosulfur compounds allicin, glutathione, and glucosinolates! These invisible phytochemicals have many health benefits which can only be obtained with the proper cooking techniques.
Capsaicin: The Natural Pain Relief
Faith Sherman
Lycopene: Stop Disease with Red
Keturah Warlick
Learn the health benefits you can get from eating the color red!