The Johnson County SNAP-Ed Senior was invited to attend the Grow Appalachia Programs, Heart Healthy Cooking information meeting. There were 40 participants in attendance for the meeting. Using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum and the lesson on cardiovascular disease, the SNAP-Ed Asst talked about the risk factors, and best ways to prevent CVD by maintaining a healthy weight, following the USDA dietary guidelines and regular checkups with their medical provider. 

During the meeting a food demonstration was made using the Kentucky Proud, Squash Supreme recipe. All 40 participants tried a sample and all 40 said they liked it and took a copy of the recipe home. Later one lady called in to tell the SNAP-Ed Assistant that she had made the recipe many times after the meeting and shared it on her social media page, getting numerous positive comments. She said in her post she told all to visit their local Extension Office to find many more Heart Healthy recipes.