Healthy Happenings: Protein on a plant-based diet with The Green Dietitian
Thu Nov 21, 17:15 - Thu Nov 21, 18:30
Wellness Kloof
ABOUT
Join us and The Green Dietitian as we learn more about a Plant-Based Lifestyle. This talk is not only for the health fanatics but for anyone who is interested in learning a little bit more about plant-based diets.
What can you expect to learn from this talk?
1. Can you get enough protein and essential amino acids without animal foods?
2. Do you need to combine certain foods in order to get all of your essential amino acids?
3. How much protein do you really need in a day and how do you practically achieve this with plant foods?
4. Is soy a good source of protein and is it really good for your health?
@The_Green_Dietitian, Jessica Kotlowitz, is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition (Stell. University). Jessica has a private practice in Cape Town which focuses on plant-based nutrition. Jessica is passionate about the use of plant-based diets for the treatment and prevention of obesity and chronic diseases of lifestyle such as Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. She also focuses on helping athletes, pregnant women, lactating women and children to achieve optimal health, well-being and performance while following vegan or vegetarian diets.
Join us at 17:15 at the Wellness Cafe in The Lifestyle on Kloof centre , where you will receive a generous goodie bag and welcome drinks. The talk will start at 17:30 !!
Space is limited to 40 people, so book your tickets today!