Nutrition
Hello!
Hi! My name is Yolanda Joseph and I have the pleasure of serving as the Nutrition Education Coordinator at the HERC. I received my bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida and my passion for health and wellness led me to studying Nutrition and Dietetics. I advocate for keeping and respecting cultural preferences and practices when it comes to balanced nutrition. As the Nutrition Education Coordinator, my goal is to provide opportunities to develop self-efficacy when it comes to your overall nutrition. You are in the driver's seat of your health; I am merely here to assist you in creating mindful patterns and behaviors. My services include one-on-one nutritional assessment sessions through our Nutritional Analysis program, administering events such as Healthy Cooking 101, and collaborating with various departments to provide nutrition education programming campus wide. Please let me know how I can be of service!
Open Sessions for the 2023 Academic Spring Semester
The WAIT Challenge: An interactive event to learn more about healthy balance and combat the pressures of a diet centered society.
March 23rd 2023, Location 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cooking Thyme!
Cooking Thyme is a series of cooking classes throughout the year that feature different themes, cooking techniques, and aspects of balanced nutrition.This program is a hands-on experience in the kitchen. No kitchen or nutrition experience is required, it’s FREE and the best part is you get to eat what you make! Registration is required; please click on the date to sign up for the session you wish to attend. Don’t hesitate to sign up for the sessions, as each class fills up quickly!
Cooking Thyme: The Sweet Retreat
Join us as we make sweet Valentine’s Day treats! No valentine required!
February 9, 2023 Klehm Hall 2309 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sign-up Link: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=72836
Cooking Thyme: Noodles and Company
Join us to make your very own ramen bowls!
March 9, 2023 Klehm Hall 2309 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sign-up Link: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=73301
Cooking Thyme: Grains and Things
Join us for an interactive night experimenting with whole grains! Baked goods included!
April 13, 2023 Klehm Hall 2309 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sign-up Link: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=73976
Upcoming Events
NEDA (National Eating Disorder Awareness) WEEK
An annual campaign starting from February 20th to February 24th aiming to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
Monday, February 20, 2023
The Mirror Project
Student Recreational Center
Partnering with the student recreational center we will be covering some mirrors in the center, where students, faculty and staff are able to write positive traits, compliments and affirmations about themselves other than their physical appearance. This will be available throughout the entire week! Stop by the rec to write the beauty within.
You Are NOT What You Eat
Check back for location updates!
This is an interactive panel discussion where students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by licensed clinical professionals related to nutrition, body image, dieting and mental health. Please join the conversation!
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Body Acceptance Pledge
MLK Union Food Court
Description: Stop by the MLK Union Food court to take the Body Acceptance pledge. If you are body positive or body neutral, it’s all about creating an atmosphere for good body image. Don’t know what these are? Come, we will help with that too!
Zumba: Feel the Burn
Student Recreational Center
Partnering with the Student Recreational Center, please join us for this special edition Zumba class that features latest music from your favorite hip-hop artists and more.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STOP the Shame
MLK Union Food Court
Words hold value. Words have meaning. Stop by the MLK union to sign the Body Acceptance pledge and get an opportunity to write some of the things you have heard about your body image, words you’ve used to even describe others and yourself, and words used innocently in regular conversation that can be subconsciously affect us.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Look Book
MLK Union Martinsville Room
To close out our week, come join us for the viewing of a powerful documentary presented by the Body Love Society. Bring blankets, pillows and wear something comfortable. Refreshments will be provided!
Contact Me!
If you are an student interested in scheduling a one-on-one nutrition consultation, please set up an appointment with the link: https://calendly.com/herc-nutritioned/herc-oneonone or contact Yolanda at herc-nutritioned@eiu.edu
