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| Fitness instructor Shontell Edwards leads Sisters' Together: Move More Eat Better participants in a workout during the February 18 session. |
Baton Rouge, La. – The Sustainable Agriculture
and Rural Development Institute (SARDI) hosted a kick-off celebration for its Sisters’
Together: Move More Eat Better Nutrition and Physical Fitness Program led by
St. Landry Parish’s Assistant Area Agent, Angell Jordan. The session, which was
held on January 21, pertained to, “Women on a Mission and their journey to live
their best and healthiest lives.” During the session, participants were
introduced to Shontell Edwards, who will be the fitness instructor for the
upcoming months. Also, Chef George Sittig was introduced and spoke about
preparing healthy dishes for a healthy lifestyle.
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, SARDI hosted
its second session of The Sisters’ Together: Move More Eat Better Nutrition and
Physical Fitness Program. The session provided by Angell Jordan included
information about “Behavior Change: Making it Happen.” The fitness instructor,
Shontell Edwards, guided the sisters with an enthusiastic workout consisting of
stretches, lunges, squats, and jumping jacks. Chef George Sittig also created a
tasty dish containing emersion circulated chicken, mashed cauliflower and
sautéed Brussel sprouts. The night concluded with the sisters’ understanding
what fuels the mind, body and soul.
SARDI is a satellite campus of the SU Ag Center
housed in Opelousas, La. The institute focuses on improving the socio-economic
well-being of citizens in rural communities within a ten-parish region of St.
Landry, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Lafayette, Pointe
Coupee, St. Martin, and Vermillion Parishes.
For additional information about SARDI or to
receive information about its programs and services, call 337-943-2410.
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