On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the Sevier County Coalition’s Live Well Sevier County Committee and UA Cossatot will be co-hosting a Lunch-n-Learn presentation about the ketogenic diet, more commonly known as the keto diet, at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. The presentation will begin at 12:00 noon in the Weyerhaeuser room, located in the Skilled Trades Building, and will conclude at 12:40 p.m.

Presenter Dr. Jason Lofton of De Queen will be explaining what keto is, the benefits it provides for one’s health, health risks associated with keto, and how to get started on the keto diet. Lofton says, “One of the most important things about the keto diet is that it is a diet that allows you to still eat good foods yet lose weight. I have learned how to cook and enjoy new foods, especially vegetables that I once didn’t enjoy eating.”

Lofton is the owner of Lofton Family Clinic and AMP Fitness. He attended UAMS in Little Rock and trained as a resident physician at the AHEC clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Upon completion of residency, he moved back to De Queen and has been a practicing physician in Sevier County since 2008.

When asked why he chose to return to Sevier County, Lofton said, “I am a native of De Queen. I graduated from De Queen High School before attending university. This is home. I’m committed to the health and revitalization of Sevier County and its citizens.”

All are invited to bring their lunch and join Dr. Lofton for this free event. For more on Lunch-and-Learn programs, visit the Sevier County Coalition website at www.seviercountycoalition.com or call UA Cossatot’s Continuing Education Services at (870) 584-4471