Lawrence Hospital Center to Hold Nutrition Lunch & Learns

Feb 28, 2014

Dietitians from LHC’s Food and Nutrition Services Department will be holding free Lunch and Learns in recognition of National Nutrition Month in March. “Enjoying the Taste of Eating Right” lectures will be held each week from Noon to 1 p.m. in either the Lobby Conference Room or Palmer Hall’s 3rd floor Conference Room. Lunch will also be provided.

Here are the topics:

March 6th: Prebiotics & Probiotics - “The Dynamic Duo”, an in-depth review of their health benefits, latest research and food and supplement choices.

March 12th: “Fad Diets and Dietary Lifestyles”, the pros and cons to some of the current popular diets and dietary restrictions.

March 19th: “Gone Coconuts?”, the truth behind the many health claims of this tropical fruit.

March 27th: “Does Cutting Out Gluten Mean Cutting Down Your Waist Size?”, an in-depth review of gluten allergies and sensitivities, diseases related to gluten intolerance, latest research and its use as a diet plan.

Meetings will begin and end promptly due to room availability. Anyone who would like to attend must RSVP at 914-787-5089 or email [email protected]. Deadline to RSVP is one week prior to the presentation.