2007 Talks

11-12pm
Learn more about Vegetarian Wholefoods! Tired of the same foods? What to cook? How to get healthy? Nourish and rejuvenate yourself with natural wholefoods. Sandra Dubs has been a Holistic Nutritionist, Natural Food Consultant and Cooking Teacher for over two decades.

Aside from operating health food stores, cafes, importing and wholesaling natural foods, she has also had years of study and experience with many masters of the health food movement both in Australia and overseas. She has taught 'Food As Medicine' at Monash University Medical School, Swinburne Department of Integrative Medicine and now runs her own Nutrition Course at Holmesglen TAFE. For information on Sandra Dubs 2006 Wholefood Nutrition and Cooking Classes, personal consultations and corporate seminars please check out www.ozfoodtrainer.com.

12-1pm
Vegan Health: Why is it that vegans are healthier?
Mark Doneddu

Why is it that those on a plant based diet have 50% less chance of developing heart disease, have far less osteoporosis and diabetes and are less likely to develop well over 40 different types of cancer and other diseases? The answer to this and many other questions will be given in this seminar.

1-2pm
Health and Direction: This seminare talks about the health advantages of a plant based diet and how people can maintain healthy eating habits.

2-3pm
Our Diets and the Environment: Is it true that consuming kilo of beef uses up 50,000 litres of water compared to only 500 litres for a kilo of potatoes?
Bruce Poon

You will learn in this seminar why a plant based diet is the only long term solution for the planet's water, greenhouse emissions, land and ocean problems.

3-4pm
Simple and Delicious: Two easy recipes for healthy and vibrant living.
Meghan Street

Learn how to make a delicious creamy milk alternative from almonds and discover some the nuts and seeds you can use to make your own. Sampke yummy raw chocolate fudge balls made from walnuts and raw cacao (coco) powder, a scrumptious snack for kids and adults alike.

4-5pm
Raw Chocolate: Healthy decadence, the history and health benefits of raw chocolate.
Scott Fry

In this presentation you will discover how chocolate is made and where it comes from, as well as an insight into issues such as organic versus non organic and fair trade.

Scott will also be demonstrating how easy it is prepare divine chocolate treats.