<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi, Just a few highlights to share with you re: gluten-free happenings in Boston and beyond. If you know of someone who might benefit from this info, please feel free to send it along. I would really appreciate it. Thank you! Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN Founder/Owner: Delete the Wheat www.DeletetheWheat.com Email: [log in to unmask] Nutrition Coordinator, Celiac Center Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA COSTA RICA - Gluten Free! As you may know, the first international GLUTEN FREE adventure to Costa Rica organized by Eastern Mountain Sports is happening over this coming Thanksgiving week. I've been asked along as their celiac dietitian/consultant. Those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or an interest in learning more about both are welcome to come! Swimming, hiking in the rain forest, kayaking, yummy food, lectures on the gluten free diet, nutrition and traveling safely, etc. Info is on: www.emstrek.com and my website: www.DeletetheWheat.com/upcoming.html. ON THE WEB Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Celiac Center is featured live on the bostonchannel.com for GI and Digestive Disorders. Please go to the site and click on "Health" on the menu at the left. Then click on "Digestive Disorders" in the upper right corner. This content will remain on the site for about a month. BOSTON GLUTEN FREE COOKING SPREE I've been asked to judge on this year's panel at the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness' big event, the Cooking Spree. More info on how to join us in Boston on Sept 13th: www.celiaccentral.org. GLUTEN FREE CLASSES WITH DELETE THE WHEAT Weight Management on the Gluten-Free Diet Thursdays, September 18, Sept 25 and October 2, 2008 3-week series of classes dedicated to weight loss and weight management on the gluten free diet, including: portion control, cooking w/ grains demo and tasting, sodium, fiber, fat, snacking, calorie counting, samples, etc. Location: Whole Foods Market, Newtonville Time: 6:30 - 8:15pm Call Melinda: 617-851-8643 Tuesday, October 14 Great Gluten Free Grains Whole Foods - Hingham 7-8:30pm Registration: 781-741-8050 $15 - payable to Whole Foods ********** Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Whole Foods, River Street, Cambridge 6:30-8pm Cost: $15 (payable to Whole Foods) To register: 617-876-6990 Healthy Eating on the Gluten Free Diet Whether you have celiac disease or follow the gluten free diet for other reasons, there's a healthy way to do it. Join us for a discussion of the primary nutrition concerns to keep in mind - macronutrient balance, vitamins/minerals, balance, etc. Session led by celiac dietitian, Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN. Samples and gluten free store tour also provided. ********** Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Nutrient Needs in Celiac Disease Whole Foods - Hingham 7-8:30pm Registration: 781-741-8050 $15 - payable to Whole Foods ************* Weight Management on the Gluten-Free Diet Tuesdays, January 13, 20 and 27, 2009 3-week series of classes dedicated to weight loss and weight management on the gluten free diet, including portion control, cooking w/ grains demo and tasting, sodium, fiber, fat, snacking, calorie counting, samples, etc. Location: Whole Foods Market, River Street, Cambridge Time: 7 -8:30pm Call Melinda: 617-851-8643 FOR MORE INFO: www.DeletetheWheat.com *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List* ******* To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[log in to unmask] *******