Prendergast Library is accepting reservations to participate in free classes about eating smart and eating better for less.

Classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County from 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays from Feb. 24 through March 31 in the library story room.

According to Family & Consumer Science Issue Leader Patricia Hammond, “Eat Smart New York (ESNY) classes are fun, interactive, and support behavior changes that will lead people to adopt better nutritional and lifestyle practices.”

During the six-week series, participants will learn how to stretch their food dollars, plan and prepare easy meals, and make healthy choices for themselves and their families.

“This educational program will help people start eating better, feeling better and shopping better,” according to Nutrition Educator Tanya Eggleston.

To register, call the library’s information desk at 484-7135 or stop in at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown.

Information is also available from Ms. Eggleston or JoAnn Perez at 664-9502, Ext. 217. Accommodations for people with disabilities may also be requested at least one week before the series begins.

Learn to plate your food before sitting down at the dinner table. Portion control should always be considered when eating! By plating your food beforehand, you’ll learn to take the right amount of food with you to the dinner table.

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☕ Coffee Latte – 190 calories (milk + sugar sneak in)

🍊 Orange Juice – 110 calories + 24g sugar (natural but sweet!)

Bubble Tea – 280 calories + 30g sugar (fun = calories)

Smoothie – 280 calories + 40g sugar (healthy drink myth!)

Milkshake – 380 calories + 45g sugar (ice cream in a cup)

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🍣 Japanese – Sushi (140 cal), Ramen (280 cal), Tempura (200 cal)

Mexican – Tacos (250 cal each), Enchiladas (200 cal), Tamales (180 cal)

🍛 Indian – Butter Chicken (280 cal), Biryani (240 cal), Paneer Tikka (200 cal)

French – Croissant (406 cal!), Coq au Vin (240 cal), Ratatouille (120 cal)

🍔 American – Hamburger (215 cal), Fried Chicken (280 cal), Mac & Cheese (220 cal)

🍜 Thai – Pad Thai (250 cal), Green Curry (200 cal), Tom Yum (50 cal!)

Middle East – Hummus (150 cal), Falafel (190 cal), Shawarma (200 cal)

🍝 Spanish – Paella (220 cal), Churros (350 cal), Tortilla Española (120 cal)

🍲 Vietnamese – Pho (100 cal!), Banh Mi (200 cal), Spring Rolls (150 cal)

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Brownies – 364 calories (small but PACKED!)

🍩 Donuts – 249 calories (more if filled)

Cupcakes – 380 calories (toppings change EVERYTHING)

🍦 Ice Cream – 207 calories base (add toppings = 400 calories!)

🍪 Cookies – 80 calories each (most people eat 3-4)

Cheesecake – 448 calories per slice (heavy + rich)

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We just launched our Herbs Nutrition Calculator on Converters Lab – the tool that reveals the hidden nutritional power in your kitchen's most underrated ingredients.

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