Center for Healthy Living to have presence at upcoming Purdue Farmers Market

Ellen Welch, registered dietitian at the Center for Healthy Living, will be at the Purdue Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 20) to help people learn more about the benefits of purchasing from a farmers market. The Purdue Farmers Market is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays on Memorial Mall.

"The Center for Healthy Living supports the farmers market concept as a great place to find fresh, nutritious, delicious and locally grown fruits and vegetables," Welch says. "I will be providing information on the benefits of shopping at a farmers market, harvest calendars to help customers select what produce is in season and recipe ideas. I will also be available for any nutrition-related questions."

In an effort to popularize healthy eating and work with local small businesses, the Purdue Farmers Market offers a wide selection of locally grown produce, flowers and locally prepared lunches. 

For more information, visit Purdue Farmers Market online.

The Center for Healthy Living provides many services to benefits-eligible faculty and staff and spouses/same-sex domestic partners covered on a Purdue medical plan, including health coaching. Health coaching is provided at no charge and incorporates healthy eating, weight management and more.

For more information on services offered at the Center for Healthy Living, visit the center online. For additional wellness tips and news, follow the Center for Healthy Living on Twitter.

The center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lab hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For assistance after hours or on weekends, contact the Anthem nurse line at 888-279-5449.