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Bastyr Offers Bite-Sized Nutrition Lessons On June 12th

Healthy Eating.  Photo by epSos.de, Oct. '12
Healthy Eating. Photo by epSos.de, Oct. ’12

On Thursday, June 12th, from 6p – 7:30p, at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, gather the latest and hottest information on nutrition – provided in short, easy-to-digest presentations.  Join advanced students in the Bastyr University Master of Science in Nutrition program as they discuss science and healthy eating tips in short yet inspiring five-minute presentations.  Called ‘Bite-Sized Nutrition’, the whirlwind of presentations will be accompanied by food related to some of the topics.

The topics, and speakers, currently scheduled for this evening of educational information includes:

  • “Spices for Health” by Anita Bermann
  • “The Amazing Honeybee” by Sarah Beyler
Learn how to select healthier options at Bastyr.  Photo by U.S. Army Medicine, Dec '11
Learn how to select healthier options at Bastyr. Photo by U.S. Army Medicine, Dec ’11
  • “How Many Carbohydrates Should You Eat?” by Miranda Bryan
  • “What is the Glycemic Index?” by Margaret Capron
  • “Mindful Eating” by Lisa Carrigg
  • “How to Feed Children” by Cassie Christopher
  • “Eating for Depression” by Anna Herby
  • “The Amazing Bean” by Katherine Metzelaar
  • “Spring Seasonal Meals” by Virgina Newman
  • “Deconstructing the Gluten-Free Phenomenon” by Aleta Storch

This evening’s presentation is part of the free series, “Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts,” presented by Bastyr University and its teaching clinic, the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. All of the talks take place at the Bastyr Center and include time for questions and answers.  However, if you’ve missed a lecture, visit the Bastyr YouTube Channel to catch up.