Vancouver – Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9am-2pm
South Surrey – Sunday, May 30, 2010, 9am-4pm
Choices Markets and the Canadian Celiac Association have joined forces once again to host the Fifth Annual Gluten-Free Health Fairs. The lower mainland events take place at the following dates:
St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1805 Larch Street in Vancouver Saturday, May 29, 9am-2pm
Choices Markets’ South Surrey location, Sunday, May 30, 2010 from 9am–4pm.
Gluten-free living doesn’t have to be boring—this is what Choices’ Annual Gluten-Free Fair hopes to make clear for those living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. From 9:00am–12:00pm, the event will kick off with lectures by the following experts:
Sunday April 18, 2010
2:00-4:00pm
A Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Update
Celiac Disease is the most underdiagnosed disease in North America today, with an incredibly low 3% diagnosis rate. This has led to the metaphor that diagnosed celiacs represent only the visible tip of a much larger undiagnosed “iceberg”. In fact, the average length of time it takes for a symptomatic person to be diagnosed with celiac disease in North America is 11 years, compared to only 3 weeks in Italy!
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In light of the 2010 Olympics in February as well as training and travel during the month of March, our next meeting will be scheduled for Sunday April 18th 2-4pm. Save the date!
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Tuesday January 12, 2010
7:00-9:00pm
Join Crystal Di Domizio, registered holistic nutritionist, and featured speaker Cliff Harvey, author, mentor and natural & complementary therapist, as we explore how you can live a happier, healthier gluten-free life.
Being diagnosed with a chronic and incurable ‘condition’ can feel like a life sentence…
But it need not be…
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Tuesday December 08, 2009
7:00-9:00pm
Join Crystal Di Domizio, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and featured speaker Jenny Breckon, Gluten-Free Baker and owner of The Sweet Tooth Cakery as we explore the art of gluten-free baking. You’ll learn the fundamentals of gluten-free baking and discover which flours and ratios produce the tastiest results. Jenny will also guide you through the magic of taking your standard holiday recipes and adapting them quickly and easily to create delicious, gluten-free treats. You’ll walk away with the knowledge and inspiration needed to make your holiday baking experience one to remember!
