A widespread and serious health problem in our community is obesity, which is directly related to the later development of severe health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Obesity largely arises once our beneficiaries abandon their healthy traditional food habits for convenient junk foods. Traditional Iranian food is a variation of the Mediterranean diet and includes fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains and limited unhealthy fats. Several studies suggests that this diet helps promote good health and prevents disease. ICOH organises an awareness project which aims to alleviate these problems by enhancing skills and confidence about a healthy diet by drawing on Iranian heritage, healthy eating and cooking. Participants from the community will take part in ten workshops. In each workshop a four-member group will use one of their own home recipes while being guided by two trainers who specialise in hygiene and nutrition. These specialists will monitor group activities and provide extra information. The workshops aim to: (1) improve knowledge, skills and confidence about traditional healthy eating and cooking; (2) improve knowledge about food hygiene and safety and wise shopping; (3) socialising and meeting new people. At the end of the workshops all participants will work together to prepare food for 100 people. The cooked foods will be packed and distributed among people from British society and other communities. Information about the nutritional benefits of the Iranian foods in promoting a longer and healthier life will be included in the packs with the recipe posted on the community website. This activity aims to: (1) raise the awareness of the wider community about traditional healthy Iranian foods; (2) share Iranian heritage with British society; (3) enhance teamwork and increase group effectiveness; (4) provide individuals with a healthy meal.