Jan 22, 2026, 5:00–6:30 pm
Jan 29, 2026, 5:00–6:30 pm
High Meadow School
3643 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY 12484

Thinking Downstream: Nutrition for Parents & Teens
A Two-Part Presentation with Yael Bernhard
Nutrition is the basis of health, and good health is the foundation for academic and athletic success, good looks, social ease, and a future full of potential. With 50% of Americans either diabetic or prediabetic, cancer on the rise, and nearly a fifth of teens developing fatty liver disease, more and more young people want to get off that train. Knowledge is power! And good nutrition is empowering. Set the stage for a healthy future by learning to think downstream and make the right choices. Topics covered will include:
• Nutrition for optimal academic and athletic performance
• Nutrition for healthy hormones and easier menstrual periods
• Nutrition for clearing acne
• Nutrition for reducing cravings and achieving optimal weight
• Nutrition for lifelong healthy blood sugar
• Understanding food labels
• Healthy cooking techniques
• Timing your meals for a healthy metabolism
• Finding healthy food on a budget
Join this informative two-part presentation, taking place on both Thursday, January 22 AND Thursday, January 29, designed to empower teens to get a good start in life both physically and mentally; to educate parents about outdated and current nutrition trends; and how to shop and cook for (and with) your kids. Parents and teens may attend either separately or together.
Though there is no charge for the event, we suggest a $20 donation to Holistic Health Community as a way to honor the care you receive. Your contribution assists us in offering affordable holistic healthcare and wellness education to the community. If you’re able to give more, we welcome your generosity. Your support helps others receive services when they need them the most.
About Yael Bernhard
Yael Bernhard is a certified integrative health and nutrition coach, trained at Duke University and Cornell University respectively. She is a passionate cook, with a lifelong background in herbal medicine. She is also a writer and illustrator who has published over 40 children’s books and has taught numerous arts-in-ed programs. Yael also teaches art classes for homeschoolers, and publishes two newsletters on Substack: Image of the Week, which builds bridges between art and life; and The Art of Health, an illustrated newsletter about cutting-edge concepts of nutrition.