signal boost: Vegetarian Food Fair Talks Start Tonight, 5pm!
Friday, September 11, 2009
HOW TO BOOST MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET
Presented by: Brendan Brazier
Time: 5 - 6 pm
North Americans are chronically over stressed and as a result are experiencing poor-quality sleep, general fatigue, and are developing sickness and disease in record numbers. While it is common practice to merely treat the symptoms, lean how plant-based nutrition and a properly-constructed fitness program address the underlining cause and therefore will significantly reduce overall stress, without a loss in productivity. Find out why it’s almost imposable to boost athletic performance while your stress level is high, and more importantly, what to do about it.
Plus FOUR talks on how a well-balanced plant-based diet can effectively combat Type 2 Diabetes.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE: ESTABLISHING HEALTHY VEGGIE HABITS
Presented by: Nimisha Raja
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Looking to increase your energy level? Want to learn about foods that help prevent or even reverse diseases such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity? Then join health coach and owner of Evolving Appetites Nimisha Raja in this fun session on how to develop healthy habits for life. Not a fad, not a quick fix, but real health solutions that work. She'll tell you how she went from being a junk food vegan to overcoming health challenges with good nutrition, and some practical suggestions on how you can do the same.
POWERFUL NEW TOOLS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: FORK, KNIFE AND SPOON!
Presented by: Caroline Trapp
Time: 6 - 7 pm
New research shows that a low-fat, plant-based diet can be just as effective as some medications for type 2 diabetes, and has many additional health benefits and fewer side effects. Plus, it does not require the portion control, calorie restrictions and limitations of carbohydrates usually prescribed. Learn how eating from four food groups can work for diabetes, and receive recipes and useful tools to get started.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
POWERFUL NEW TOOLS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: FORK, KNIFE AND SPOON!
Presented by: Caroline Trapp
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
New research shows that a low-fat, plant-based diet can be just as effective as some medications for type 2 diabetes, and has many additional health benefits and fewer side effects. Plus, it does not require the portion control, calorie restrictions and limitations of carbohydrates usually prescribed. Learn how eating from four food groups can work for diabetes, and receive recipes and useful tools to get started.
DEFEATING DIABETES: LESSONS FROM THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Presented by: Brenda Davis
Time: 5:30- 6:30 pm
Do you struggle with overweight, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease? Has your doctor ever given you a prescription for a healthy lifestyle? While medications and surgery can help reduce symptoms of such diseases, it is only diet and lifestyle have the potential reverse them. In this presentation, you will be touched by the amazing story of the Marshallese people and their battle with a nation-wide diabetes epidemic. The Marshallese experience among the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, with close to 50% of adults over 35 years being affected. Registered dietician, best-selling author and internationally acclaimed speaker, Brenda Davis, will share a story of recovery that will inspire you to reclaim your health.
Lecture Schedule: http://veg.ca/content/view/54/86/
HOW TO BOOST MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET
Presented by: Brendan Brazier
Time: 5 - 6 pm
North Americans are chronically over stressed and as a result are experiencing poor-quality sleep, general fatigue, and are developing sickness and disease in record numbers. While it is common practice to merely treat the symptoms, lean how plant-based nutrition and a properly-constructed fitness program address the underlining cause and therefore will significantly reduce overall stress, without a loss in productivity. Find out why it’s almost imposable to boost athletic performance while your stress level is high, and more importantly, what to do about it.
Plus FOUR talks on how a well-balanced plant-based diet can effectively combat Type 2 Diabetes.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE: ESTABLISHING HEALTHY VEGGIE HABITS
Presented by: Nimisha Raja
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Looking to increase your energy level? Want to learn about foods that help prevent or even reverse diseases such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity? Then join health coach and owner of Evolving Appetites Nimisha Raja in this fun session on how to develop healthy habits for life. Not a fad, not a quick fix, but real health solutions that work. She'll tell you how she went from being a junk food vegan to overcoming health challenges with good nutrition, and some practical suggestions on how you can do the same.
POWERFUL NEW TOOLS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: FORK, KNIFE AND SPOON!
Presented by: Caroline Trapp
Time: 6 - 7 pm
New research shows that a low-fat, plant-based diet can be just as effective as some medications for type 2 diabetes, and has many additional health benefits and fewer side effects. Plus, it does not require the portion control, calorie restrictions and limitations of carbohydrates usually prescribed. Learn how eating from four food groups can work for diabetes, and receive recipes and useful tools to get started.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
POWERFUL NEW TOOLS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: FORK, KNIFE AND SPOON!
Presented by: Caroline Trapp
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
New research shows that a low-fat, plant-based diet can be just as effective as some medications for type 2 diabetes, and has many additional health benefits and fewer side effects. Plus, it does not require the portion control, calorie restrictions and limitations of carbohydrates usually prescribed. Learn how eating from four food groups can work for diabetes, and receive recipes and useful tools to get started.
DEFEATING DIABETES: LESSONS FROM THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Presented by: Brenda Davis
Time: 5:30- 6:30 pm
Do you struggle with overweight, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease? Has your doctor ever given you a prescription for a healthy lifestyle? While medications and surgery can help reduce symptoms of such diseases, it is only diet and lifestyle have the potential reverse them. In this presentation, you will be touched by the amazing story of the Marshallese people and their battle with a nation-wide diabetes epidemic. The Marshallese experience among the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, with close to 50% of adults over 35 years being affected. Registered dietician, best-selling author and internationally acclaimed speaker, Brenda Davis, will share a story of recovery that will inspire you to reclaim your health.
Lecture Schedule: http://veg.ca/content/view/54/86/