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Want to learn more about how you can change the way you eat, make wiser food choices and improve your health? Come hear Nancy speak at any of these upcoming events. Your body will like what she has to say!

Upcoming Talks & Seminars

Date	Title	Location
1/18/2012	What's Your Antioxidant Level? Do you know what your antioxidant level is? Find out your Skin Carotenoid Score and those foods that will boost your antioxidant level Address: 2144 Union Street, Oakland Oakland, CA 94607 close [x]	Oakland, CA
1/28/2012	Clinical Applications of the Biophotonic Scanner Want to know your antioxidant level? The Biophotonic Scanner can tell you your tissue levels of carotenoids. These phytochemicals protect us from Age Related Macular Degeneration (blindness), caterracts and skin cancer. This seminar teaches dietitian's how to use this technology in clinical settings or wellness programs. Address: Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley, 2001 Dwight W Berkeley , CA close [x]	Berkeley , CA
2/15/2012	What's Your Antioxidant Level? Do you know what your antioxidant level is? Find out what your skin carotenoid score is and how you can boost your antioxidant level Address: 3535 Sandretto Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 close [x]	Valley Springs, CA
2/22/2012	Carbohydrates: The Good, the bad & the Ugly: What’s the difference between carbs from fruits, vegetables and “white” foods? How does your body handle white carbs versus fruits, vegetables & whole grains? What does “glycemic index” mean? How many ways can you say sugar (demo of the amounts of sugar in common foods) How many carbs do I need? Address: 375 Eleventh Street Oakland, CA 94607 close [x]	Oakland, CA
2/23/2012	Fighting Inflammation with Diet Can diet lower inflammation in the body and help conditions like arthritis, celiac disease and other food allergies? You bet! Learn what foods can put out the raging fire within! Address: Las Positas Community College Livermore, CA 94551 close [x]	Livermore, CA
3/15/2012	How To Eat Well and Not Wear It! Want to lose weight, eat healthier & become more active? It all starts with breaking down big goals into "doable" steps. Learn how simple food substitutions can translate into pounds lost and how physical activity is really "Cheap Liposuction." Address: Las Positas Community College Livermmore, CA 94551 close [x]	Livermmore, CA
4/26/2012	Lower Your Risk For Diabetes with Your Fork! Learn how one's food choices can decrease their risk for high blood sugar, heart disease heart disease and stroke. Realistic & practical tips on living a heathy lifestyle. Address: Las Positas Community College Livermore, CA 94551 close [x]	Livermore, CA
5/10/2012	What's Your Antioxidant Level? Want to know if your diet is working to increase your tissue antioxidant level? How about your supplements? Are they working? This class will share technology that answers these questions and more! You will learn how to up your intake of antioxidants and decrease your risk of age related macular degeneration, cataracts and skin cancer. Address: Los Positas Community College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr Livermore, CA 94551 close [x]	Livermore, CA
6/20/2012	Fats: The Good, the bad & the ugly: What foods contain the best fats? What foods contain the worst? What’s the difference in how your body treats saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and “trans” fats? How much fat should I eat? What’s the best way to reduce fats? What’s the difference between cholesterol & triglycerides? Why does the doctor care? Food Demo: Easy, healthy dinners with minimal prep & cooking Address: 375 Eleventh Street Oakland, CA 94607 close [x]	Oakland, CA
9/12/2012	Proteins: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: What foods have protein? What’s the difference between animal & plant protein? Do I need to eat certain plant proteins together to get a high quality? How much protein do I need? How about if I work out, do I need more? Are their hazards to eating too much? Address: 375 Eleventh Street Oakland, CA 94607 close [x]	Oakland, CA
11/7/2012	Phytochemicals, vitamins & minerals: Is there a good, bad & ugly? Is organic better than non-organic? What fruits and vegetables contain higher amounts of antioxidants? Why is it better to get phytochemicals from food? What are the common nutrients missing in the American diet? When would supplements become appropriate? Should I take them with meals? Address: 375 Eleventh Street Oakland, CA 94607 close [x]	Oakland, CA

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