In keeping with our Community’s commitment to health and wellness, we are hosting a 28-day program that teaches participants how to choose and prepare healthy foods for a lifetime of wellness. In the previous year, Penn National has held a Farmer’s Market offering locally grown, fresh foods and hosted a highly successful satellite walk for the Mason Dixon Heart Walk.

Patti Nitterhouse, vice-president of White Rock Inc, and developer of Penn National Golf Course Community says, “The Healthy Eating Adventure is another opportunity for residents and the surrounding community to educate themselves and empower people to have the healthiest 2012 possible.”

The adventure kicks off January 25 at the Penn National Clubhouse, with an informative program led by Dr. Liz George, and sponsored in conjunction by Summit Health, Mont Alto Fire & Rescue, and Fayetteville Fire & Rescue. A family physician in Mercersburg, Dr. George became involved in the Community Healthy Eating Adventure after reading an article by the concept’s founder, Rip Esselstyn. After corresponding about the perceived lack of resources in small towns, Rip and Dr. George met with a group of 10 community members and created this project, aimed at helping local people learn to cook and eat a heart healthy plant-based diet.

The January 25 event, which includes a sampling of healthy foods, is free and open to the public. If you’re interested in reversing illness and heart disease, lowering your blood pressure, lowering glucose, losing body fat, or simply reawakening your taste buds from their sugar, salt and fat comas, join us! RSVP to iwood@pennhomes.com.