Events

Eating in Harmony with the Seasons

Where: Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay BC
When: Monday, August 17th at 6:30 pm

Join me at the Comox Valley Horticultural Society where I will be speaking on the health benefits of eating in season.

Please note: this event is hosted by the Comox Valley Horticultural Society. For more information please visit comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca


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Edible Calm: Discover foods that nourish and support our bodies ability to handle stress

WhereBC Home + Garden Show at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
When: Friday, February 23rd at 2:00 pm

Join me at the BC Home + Garden Show’s Cooking Stage to learn about the foods we can eat to support our bodies manage the stress of every day life.

For ticket information please visit bchomeandgardenshow.com

Cooking with Indigenous Roots

Where: 2980 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver
When: Thursday, September 6th at 6:30 pm

This is a private event hosted by the Minerva Foundation for BC Women to share healthy eating habits with participants of their Indigenous Roots program. For more information please visit minervabc.ca

Food and Anxiety: Information, Tips and Tricks for Parents

Where: Kenneth Gordon School, North Vancouver
When: Thursday, May 10th at 8:15 am

Many children today are suffering from anxiety, and the Standard North American Diet isn’t helping. In this session, you will learn about the foods that can support the body’s ability to cope with stress. Even if your child is a “fuss eater” you will learn tips and tricks to get them eating these essential nutrients.

Please note: this is a private event for parents and guardians of children attending Kenneth Gordon School.

How to inspire healthy eating habits in kids

Where: Coquitlam Farmers Market, at the Dogwood Pavilion (Poirier and Winslow) in Coquitlam
When: Sunday, September 24 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

The Coquitlam Farmers Market’s Power of Produce (POP) program for kids wraps up this Sunday! As part of their final instalment, I’ll be joining them to share tips on how to inspire healthy eating in kids. Visit the POP booth to catch one of my talks, or simply drop by anytime during market hours to ask me any questions you have about nutrition.

Fussy Eating

Where:Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Tuesday, May 30th at 6:30 pm

Are you a parent that struggles with what to feed their “fussy” child? Join us for a discussion on fussy eating, the possible underlying causes and how to overcome them… and walk away with many tips and ideas on how to improve your child’s palate! (also appropriate for us adults, too)

Fed Mom, Fed Baby

Where: Pomme Natural Market – 2755 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam
When: Thursday, June 15th at 7:00-9:00 pm

Join Michelle Tyliakos of Crowning Glory Doula and myself to learn about the importance of addressing the nutritional, social and emotional needs of the mother-to-be.

Fed Mom, Fed Baby

Where: Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Join Michelle Tyliakos of Crowning Glory Doula and myself to learn about the importance of addressing the nutritional, social and emotional needs of the mother-to-be.

Spring Clean Detox

Where: Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Thursday, March 23 from 6:30 to 7:15 pm

This is the perfect time of the year to detox – when our bodies are ready to shed the excesses of winter, and Mother Nature is providing our bodies with the essential nutrients to do so. Join us to learn why this is the perfect time of the year to cleanse, and pick up every day tips to make detoxing simple!

The Edible Side of Overwhelm

Where: Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Despite the conveniences of modern day living, the ability to manage stress seems to be a daily struggle for many of us, and leaves of us with much anxiety and overwhelm. Holistic Nutritionist, Natasha Asselstine, believes that what we eat can both support, and hinder, our ability to cope. Join us at Buddha-Full to learn more.

Learn Easy, Effective, and Everyday Ways to Detoxify Your Body!

Where: Pure Pharmacy – 2685 West Broadway, Vancouver
When: Tuesday, January 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

January is the month many of us think about detoxifying our body. This is a great time to focus on supporting our body’s detoxification organs, eat nutrient rich foods to help detoxify and add specific supplements to enhance detoxification. With our growing exposure to toxins in our environment and the decrease in nutrients in our food, it is essential now more than ever to support our body’s detoxification pathways. Join us for a very informative seminar to learn easy, effective, everyday ways to detox your body. Presented by: Dr. Tasreen Alibhai, Naturopathic Doctor & Natasha Asselstine, Holistic Nutritionist.

The Essential Ingredients to meet your Nutritional and Wellness Goals

Where: Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Thursday, January 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

This is the time of year we all have the motivation to set resolutions to meet our wellness goals. But what happens when that motivation runs out? Join us at Buddhaful to learn what nutritional and holistic strategies you can take to make a meaningful longterm plan that you can stick to.

Every Day Detox: Strategies to stay balanced during the holiday season

Where: Buddha-Full Provisions – 106 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
When: Wednesday, December 7 from 6:30 to 7:15 pm

This is the time of year we look forward to enjoying the excesses and pleasures that the holiday season brings. But it can also be a time of unwanted weight gain, indigestion, low energy and high stress. Join us for a very informative talk to learn ways to balance and detox the body on a daily basis, so that you can have your cake and eat it, too.