Nutrition Kitchen

10/13/2025

✨ Weekly Specials - October 13-17, 2025

Soup #1 – Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar
Rich, velvety, and loaded with broccoli—this classic soup is the ultimate comfort food, with a healthier twist.

Soup #2 – White Bean & Kale
Hearty, nutritious, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein. A warming vegetarian option that’s both filling and flavorful.

Meal of the Week – Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash & Marinara
A lighter take on an Italian favorite! Juicy turkey meatballs paired with roasted spaghetti squash and house-made marinara—high in protein and lower in carbs.

09/24/2025

09/17/2025

There's nothing like a comfort food classic to hit the spot. Visit the Nutrition Kitchen and pick-up a 1/2 sandwich and soup combo today!

Pictured is our ooey-gooey grilled cheese on marble rye with tomato basil soup.

09/16/2025

Come try one of our delicious protein shakes today! We're located inside the Portage Township YMCA and Open to the Public!

Some flavors include, Apple Pie, Banana Chai, Blueberry Vanilla, Funky Monkey, Detox, Mixed Berry Açaí, Peach Cobbler, and Strawberry Banana.

09/15/2025

Stop on by and try one of our delicious, hand-crafted, protein salads!

09/08/2025

🍄 This week we're serving up delicious Mushroom Soup right along with the chilly weather! Stop by and get a bowl! 🥣

09/08/2025

Check out our Cooler Tour by YMCA Shakeologist, Alanna!
So many yummy items are available.

07/07/2025

We've Moved!
You may have noticed our Y Café looks a bit different and that's because it is! We are now located in the Y Café (where the vending machines are) for easier access. Serving up all the same delicious food & drink.
Check out our NEW meals too!

06/30/2025

❤️ Healthy food = healthy hearts!

The Nutrition Kitchen at Portage Township YMCA serves heart-smart meals made with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Fuel your body, love your heart! 💪❤️

06/23/2025

Key factors in heart health include a 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, and 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽. With our , full fitness facility, sensory deprivation tank, health partner NorthShore Health Centers, and our friends at To***co Education & Prevention Coalition for Porter County, we've got you covered!
If that wasn't enough, we're also offering a 10% discount on food with a heart sticker to Seniors 62+ through a partnership with the Porter County Health Department.

06/16/2025

We've got it and your heart wants it!
Stop by the Nutrition Kitchen or visit the cooler in the lobby and score yourself a meal. Meals are designated with heart stickers.
Bonus: Seniors who purchase Heart Healthy items get 10% off thanks to our partnership with the Porter County Health Department.

06/09/2025

In partnership with the Porter County Health Department, we're proud to add NEW Heart Healthy items to our menu that are designated by a Heart Sticker. If you're 62+ and purchasing a Heart Healthy item, you get a 10% discount.
Stop by and visit us today! We're located inside the YMCA. Membership not required.