2019 Wellness

Page 36 2019 Wellness Expo LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Thursday, February 21, 2019 T he 2019 Community Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 16th, drew over 550 people to the Lincoln Park District. The Wellness Expo is co-sponsored by Logan County Department of Public Health and ALMH Community Health Collaborative, as well as the Park District. As in past years, each group had several exhibitors providing information on health and wellness resources in addition to strategies for healthy living. As guests walked in the front door, they were given a bag to hold the goodies handed out by vendors and a sheet with trivia questions to answer and turn in for a prize. With 72 vendors, there were resources for people of all ages. As in previous years, there were health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood typing, and more. Healthy eating is an important part of wellness and there were three cooking demonstrations using healthier ingredients. For example Heather Cosby, owner of Flossie’s and Delzena’s Gourmet Grind & Gifts, prepared a ‘faux-tato salad’ using cauliflower in place of potatoes, and guests were able to sample the finished product. A kids’ cooking demonstration showed kids how to make healthy snacks and gave them a chance to try healthy food such as homemade granola mixes and kale chips. Community Wellness Expo offers a wealth of health information, guidance and care CONTINUED