Healthy Teaching Kitchen

Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) aims to help Veterans improve their health by teaching them basic healthy cooking skills and how to make healthy food choices through hands-on nutrition lessons and cooking demonstrations. This allows Veterans the opportunity to prepare and sample foods they may not have tried on their own. Classes are open to VA-enrolled Veterans and are taught in-person at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center or online via the VA Video Connect (VVC) platform. Classes include nutrition education and discussion on different nutrients, meal balancing, grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking skills, and more. The classes also provide simple, quick, and tasty recipes to support your health journey. 

Who Can Attend?

• Classes are open to VA-enrolled Veterans.

Why HTK?

• 95% of HTK participants report learning new recipes that will help them on their journey to healthy living.
• Participants receive a cookbook, which they can use to practice cooking skills at home.

Is there a cost?

• If you have a co-pay for VA visits, this may apply to HTK in-person cooking classes. There are no co-pays for virtual classes.

How do I schedule?

• To self-schedule, call: 702-791-9024, ext. 11442
• Ask to be booked into an “Intro to HTK” class. 1st  Thursdays 2-3:30 PM in-person and 3rd Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM VVC  Pacific time. After attending this class, Veterans will have the opportunity to sign up for additional HTK classes.
• Or Consult: Contact your provider or care team and ask them to enter a consult to schedule into the group.
• Or Secure Message HTK Group: For more information on how to register and/or upgrade to a Premium Account, go to My HealtheVet.

Nutrition Wellness class details

Healthy Teaching Kitchen schedule for 2027:

Making healthy food choices is the #1 thing you can do for your health. Learning how to cook can
be one step towards getting healthier foods on your plate. The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK)
program provides cooking classes for Veterans to increase nutrition knowledge, cooking skills,
and build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.

Who: VA Enrolled Veterans When: Thursdays 10-11:30 AM (In-Person) or 1-2:30 PM (Virtual)

Where: Main Hospital, 1st Floor, 1B207 Healthy Teaching Kitchen Limited Seating for In-Person—RSVP Required
Las Vegas VA Medical Center

When: 3rd Wednesdays 8:30-10 AM (In-Person), 3rd Thursdays 10-11:30 AM (In-Person) or 1-2:30 PM (Virtual)

Wellness Class Dates & Topics
October 21 and 22 Desserts: Explore ways to create delicious desserts that use wholesome ingredients, without sacrificing flavor.
November 18 & 19 Healthy Holidays: Explore about how to make nutritious holiday favorites.

December 9 & 10 Mindful Eating: Learn how to mindfully eat, bringing presence and enjoyment back to mealtimes.   

January 20 & 21 Cooking for Two: Learn to downsize recipes, grocery shop, and prepare meals for two people.

February 17 & 18 Gut Health & Nutrition: Learn ways to improve your gut health, including the role stress plays, and nutrition for GERD.

March 17 & 18 Fuel for Movement: Discover how to time meals and choose foods that enhance stamina, recovery, and performance in daily movement.

April 21 & 22 Eating for Healthy Aging: Learn about how making nutrition lifestyle changes can help support healthy aging.

May 19 & 20 Asian Heritage Diet: Explore the principles of traditional Asian eating patterns, including plant-forward meals, balanced flavors, and nutrient-dense ingredients.

June 16 & 17 Meal Prep: Discover practical strategies to prepare meals to save time and money, while supporting balanced eating all week long.

July 21 & 22 Nutrition & Sleep: Explore how nutrients and eating habits influence sleep quality and learn strategies to promote restful sleep.

August 18 & 19 Mediterranean Diet: Explore foods from the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and learn what makes this eating pattern so healthful.