Saturday, May 16, 2009

Eating Whole Foods for Your Health-Saturday, June 6th







Join the Almaden Library for the second event in the FOOD FOR THOUGHT series that focuses on eating healthier while supporting the community and the environment on Saturday, June 6th at the Almaden Library, 11:00 a.m.

Our presenter for this event, Bari Mandelbaum, is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist & Wellness Consultant. She attended Stanford University and Bauman College acquiring four levels of Nutrition credentials. Her professional services include pathways to proper diet, use of herbs, exercise, vitamins and supplements, menu-planning and lifestyle improvement to maintain and promote optimal health. She believes that great health is possible at all ages, sizes and physical ability. Bari says, “I want to improve the way people feel by helping them improve the way they eat, live and make choices.”

Bari will speak on the importance of eating healthy foods for healthier bodies and general well-being. She will include a discussion on organic vs. conventionally-grown foods, whole foods vs. processed foods, home-cooking (slow food) vs. fast food, and very importantly, how to incorporate better food-buying and eating habits that are realistic and practical for the everyday working person.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Understanding Stroke: Do you know your risk?

May is National Stroke Month. Stroke is the No. 1 cause of adult disability and the No. 3 cause of death in the United States. However, did you know that it is largely preventable? Find out how to reduce your risk. Also, learn the warning signs of stroke to minimize the chances of disability when it strikes a spouse, relative, friend – or you. Bring your questions and join Sherril Hopper, El Camino Hospital's stroke program coordinator, on Tuesday, May 19, in the Program Room at 1 p.m. Sherril’s talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pick up informational brochures that can help save a life. For more information, contact Lena Difasi at the American Stroke Association at 408.977.4950.

Saturday, May 02, 2009

The Future of Food, Film Screening and Discussion

Sat, May 23 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Almaden Library for the first event in a series that we will be focusing on this summer, Food for Thought. After the viewing the film The Future of Food, environmental law graduate Maria Ryan will lead the discussion.

"There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America...a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the revealing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled our grocery store shelves for the past decade. The film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. Shot on location in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, THE FUTURE OF FOOD examines the complex web of politics and corporate control of the world's food system, while exploring the alternatives of organic and sustainable agricultures as real solutions".