Callie Bradford, nutrition consultant and holistic health coach with GO Smoothies, will present Meal Prep 101: Take Control of Your Waistline and Your Bottom Line at 10 a.m., October 15, at the Detroit Wholistic Center, in Detroit. Food sampling and organic juice will be provided.

Many of us struggle with balancing commitments to our family, jobs and community with eating a nutritious diet, and we often end up makingpoor choices because we have no time to cook. Attendees will learn the importance of planning meals in advance, along with how to create a shopping list and shop ef ciently at the grocery store without spending more money than necessary.

Bradford will also teach attendees how to use their rice cookers, crock pots and other appliances to save time. Attendees are encouraged to bring a recipe to share.