Bronson Eats

Eating well and moving more are important for best health. On this page, find ideas for how to eat healthier and be more active in ways you enjoy.

Seasonal Recipes

Are you looking for new and healthy low-cost recipes? Check out these wintertime favorites!

• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Recipe
• Butternut Squash Soup - Recipe
• Fruit Crunch Cobbler - Recipe
• Supreme Mashed Potatoes - Recipe
• Tomato and Cabbage Soup - Recipe

For more recipes and nutritional information from Bronson’s nutrition experts, visit bronsonhealth.com/nutrition. You can also find more ideas at https://mihotm.recipes/.

New! Virtual Family Cooking Program – Let’s Make Dinner!

Join us for our free nutrition and healthy cooking program for families, Let’s Make Dinner! This virtual cooking series focuses on making a healthy mystery dish once a month. Families are given the ingredient list ahead of time so they can cook alongside Chris and Isabel and serve up something new for dinner!

For Adults

• Let's Make Dinner
  • This free nutrition and healthy cooking program is designed for families. Classes are virtual and held once a month. During each presentation, you'll learn to make a healthy dish. Before class, you'll receive the ingredient list so you can cook alongside Chris and Isabel.
  • Call Chris or Isabel at (269) 639-2949 for more information and specific dates and times.
• Eat Smart Live Strong
  • This is a free, virtual program for older adults. In class, learn:
    • Which foods are important for older adults to eat in order to stay healthy
    • Tips for healthy shopping and meal planning
    • Easy exercises you can do at home to improve strength and balance
    • How to make quick and healthy recipes for 1-2 people.
  • If you are covered by Medicaid or have a Michigan Bridge Card (SNAP), you get priority admission into class.
  • Call Chris or Isabel at (269) 639-2949 for more information and specific dates and times.
• Eat Healthy, Be Active
  • Eat Healthy, Be Active is a five-session virtual program that will help you get healthier. Daytime and evening sessions are available. In this free class designed for adults ages 18+ learn tips for eating well and moving more - so you can live your healthiest lifestyle.
  • If you are covered by Medicaid or have a Michigan Bridge Card (SNAP), you get priority admission into class.
  • Call Chris or Isabel at (269) 639-2949 for more information and specific dates and times.

See more classes hosted by Bronson at bronsonhealth.com/classes.

Resources for school-aged kids

With the coronavirus pandemic, kids are spending a lot of time at home. Below, Isabel Hinton, Bronson health educator, shares several fun activities to keep kids active and moving, as well as daily tips for eating well.

To learn more about COVID-19 and how Bronson is keeping the community safe, visit bronsonhealth.com/covid19.

At-home activities for kids