The University of Guam Land Grant’s SNAP-Ed Program is inviting community members to take part in a free nutrition education workshop series aimed at helping adults make healthier snack choices.
The four-session series, titled Mindful Chesa & Snacking, is open to adults ages 18 and older and will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays throughout February — Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 — on the UOG campus. Sessions will take place in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, Room 125.
The workshop focuses on “chesa,” the CHamoru term for appetizers and snacks, and is designed to build practical skills for healthier everyday living. The series will be led by UOG Land Grant registered dietitian nutritionist and SNAP-Ed coordinator Tanisha Aflague, along with SNAP-Ed educators Dianne Sardon, Katrina Nguyen and Ella Macatugal.
According to organizers, the program aims to help participants improve their health and manage food budgets through small, achievable changes in grocery shopping and cooking habits.
Weekly lessons will cover meal planning, smart grocery shopping on a budget, understanding nutrition labels and identifying added sugars, building balanced meals, and incorporating physical activity, sleep and food safety into daily routines.
Each session will include hands-on activities, goal-setting tools and food tastings featuring nutritious chesa recipes such as kangkong titiyas, gollai hågon suni, tofu spinach dip and a CHamoru-style cake made with coconut flour.
Participants who attend at least three of the four sessions will receive free wellness items, including a grocery bag, measuring cups, a lunch box and an exercise band.
The workshop series is part of UOG Land Grant’s and SNAP-Ed’s ongoing efforts to support healthier lifestyles in the community. Interested participants may register online.
