Food For Life — Favoring Fiber at Mattatuck Museum

Discover the benefits of one of nutrition’s most important building blocks during Food For Life — Favoring Fiber on July 19, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. This free educational program explores how increasing fiber intake can support overall health and provides practical strategies for incorporating more fiber-rich foods into everyday meals.

Participants will learn how fiber contributes to digestive health, heart health, weight management, blood sugar control, and cholesterol reduction. The program will also examine fiber’s role in supporting a healthy gut microbiome and its potential to help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Through easy-to-follow guidance and nutrition tips, attendees will gain a better understanding of how simple dietary changes can have a positive impact on long-term wellness.

Whether looking to improve eating habits or learn more about the science behind nutrition, guests will leave with helpful tools for building healthier meals and making informed food choices.

Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation.

The Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. For more information, visit https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/favoring-fiber/.