Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/25/2015
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Arroyo Food Co-op
Category(ies)
Food Labels, Decoded
“Should I buy cage-free, free-range, or all natural eggs? “Does Organic also mean GMO-Free? Labels and logos can act as a shortcut to knowing more about a product, but they can be confusing if you don’t know what they all mean. Join us on January 24th learn how to decode labels. We will discuss some of the most commonly used food labels and symbols and discuss what they all mean.
About Jessica Handy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a mother, a wife, and a lover of nature. Her interest in nutrition began at a young age when she saw the ill effects poor eating habits had on those she loved most. This sparked a deep interest in searching for answers, which led her to study Food and Nutrition at Cal Poly Pomona. She then went on the complete her dietetic internship in San Diego and become an RDN. She began her career working for Public Health Foundation Enterprises where she provided nutrition education to underserved communities. After serving for 3 years, she had her first child and decided to work from home to allow for more flexibility. She has since created Handy Dietitian, a company that provides nutritional resources and services to the community. She has provided cooking demonstrations at local farmers’ markets, led infant and child nutrition talks, taught cooking classes for elementary school children and delivered fresh organic baby food to new parents. She is truly passionate about her work and wants to inspire those around her to live healthy.
Jessica is a California native who resides in Pasadena with her husband, two sons, and 8 chickens. She has a deep love for nature and the amazing nourishment it provides our mind, body, and soul. She also enjoys working in the garden, hiking, cooking, crafting and shopping at farmers’ markets.
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