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The International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo (CAM Expo East), at The Marriott Marquis in New York City March 3-5, 2006, conference program features....
“AGAINST THE GRAIN: GLUTEN AND AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS”
Registered Dietitian, MaryBeth Augustine and Culinary Nutritionist, Stefanie Bryn Sacks, M.S. will present a three-part workshop on the role of gluten intolerance in autoimmune disorders.
LECTURE
BY MARYBETH AUGUSTINE, R.D., CDN
Director and Owner of The Natural Nutritionist, PLLC in Brewster NY.
Backed up by scientific research, professional clinical experience, and her own health journey, MaryBeth Augustine, R.D., CDN reviews the convincing connection between gluten grains and autoimmune disorders. This lecture challenges conventional dietary wisdom and presents cutting-edge scientific information, in easy-to-understand terms, on the surprising medical and nutritional problems of gluten intolerance, and includes education on the practical, social and psychological challenges of eating “against the gluten grain”.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
BY STEFANIE BRYN SACKS, M.S.
Stefanie will demonstrate how to prepare delicious and nutritious gluten-free cuisine using a variety of fresh ingredients, namely whole grains. She has been educating people both publicly and privately for many years on how to shop for gluten-free foods and plan and prepare gluten-free meals and snacks. This demonstration will be a practical guide for eating “against the gluten grain”.
Menu
Amaranth Cakes with Wild Mushrooms
Basil Pesto Polenta
Buckwheat Soba Primavera
Butternut Squash Risotto
Cold Sesame Rice Noodles
Quinoa Tabouli
Rice Paper Dumplings
GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCT SAMPLING
BY MARYBETH AUGUSTINE, R.D., CDN AND STEFANIE BRYN SACKS, M.S.
MaryBeth and Stefanie will discuss, “What makes a food product gluten-free?” A variety of gluten-free products will be provided for sampling. Questions will be addressed regarding the samples as well as any other gluten-free products on the market today.
This Special Gluten-Free Event is open to the public for a $45 early registration fee by February 17, 2006 and $85 on site. See www.camexpoeast.com for registration. Registration also includes access to keynote speaking sessions includin noted cardiologist Dr Mehmet Oz, author of the best selling book You: The Owner’s Manual, and Dr Bernie Siegel prolific author of Prescriptions for Living; How to Live Between Office Visits; Peace, Love and Healing; Love, Medicine and Miracles.