Protein: Hype or Health? + Taste Buds Kitchen Recipes + Tai Chi’s Healing Movements
January 2026
Lately there has been increased “buzz” in the media around protein and the countless products that now contain protein. So, what’s the straight scoop? Attendees of January’s AgingWell will hear from Dr. Sara Hrivnak, Obesity Medicine fellow at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Weight Management Center on “Protein: overrated or just what you need?” In this presentation, Dr. Hrivnak will break down the hype surrounding protein, discuss what the data says about recommended intake, and give some tips to incorporate protein into your daily life.
What’s more fun than trying out a new recipe? Trying out a new recipe with all of your friends, AND having all of the ingredients prepped for you, AND having someone clean up after you!! That’s exactly the experience you can have at the newly opened Taste Buds Kitchen located at 676 Hanes Mall Blvd, in Winston-Salem. Franchise owner, Connie Schobel will lead AgingWell attendees through two of their most popular recipes, Pineapple Chicken Satay and Veggie Summer Rolls. And if you don’t already have a group to join you, you are sure to leave with a new group of friends!
Tai Chi originated in ancient China and is often called “medicine in motion.” Tai Chi promotes a state of calm strength and serenity through gentle, flowing movements; improves balance and focus; increases blood flow to the organs; and yields a state of peaceful relaxation. Sandy Seeber will teach a variation of THE EIGHT BROCADES, which uses eight movements to harmonize and balance the body and its energy. Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels and may be done alone or with a group.
