Food Allergy Survival Guide
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Surviving and Thriving Despite Sensitivities to Wheat and Gluten
City: Vancouver BCLocation: W. Point Grey United Church Gymnasium, 4595 W. 8th Ave
Date: Saturday October 21, 2006
Speaker: Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, co-author of the popular Food Allergy Survival Guide, and the classic Becoming Vegetarian, Vesanto is widely known in the media, and regularly consults for individuals. Web: www.nutrispeak.com
Details: This presentation is part of a Gluten-Free Health Fair sponsored by the Canadian Celiac Association.
- Learn of scientific research linking these food sensitivities with arthritis, depression, digestive disorders, and fatigue.
- Meet nutritional requirements without wheat and gluten.
- Discover dietary sources of protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins D and B12 that are free of these food culprits.
- Find recipes and alternatives that will satisfy your craving for baked goods. Food Allergy Survival Guide gives you 180 pages of delicious recipes that are free of wheat, gluten, and top allergens.
FEE: A $15 donation will be collected at the door with proceeds to benefit the Vancouver chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association.