12 – Mediterranean Diet (Science and Recipes)
At a Glance
Time
One week:
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Cost
$25.00
Location
Online with Zoom
Class limit 35
Course Description
The Mediterranean diet is supported by robust scientific evidence demonstrating its numerous health benefits. Its emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods and healthy fats makes it a sustainable and effective approach to maintaining and improving overall health. We dig into the science and even provide resources for healthy, tasty recipes.
Instructor
Sam Wormley is a retired Associate Scientist and Principal Investigator, CNDE/IPRT/AL at Iowa State. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. He regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at Iowa State.