Freeview: Healthy Eating, Nutrition & Digestive Health Events

Image via Flickr user Y0$HlMlLooking for some guidance on improving your nutrition and digestive health? Check out these free events that explore various diets and other methods for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Monday, August 23, 6pm: Wellness Talk: Eat Smart. Play Hard at Whole Foods Redmond. "We live in world today where our children are the first generation that is expected to not live as long as their parents. Join Janet Sunderland CSCS Pilates Instructor and Carrie Sassynuik CSCS personal trainer as they provide information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids. Space is limited, so please sign up early."

Tuesday, August 24, 6pm: You and Your Stomach: Keys to Better GI Health at Wallingford Pharmaca. "Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, University of Washington [will talk] about traditional and alternative treatment options for maintaining GI health. See what products can help you with common GI issues such as heartburn, indigestion, bloating and gas."

Wednesday, August 25, 7pm: Nutrition Talk: Powerful Medicine: Vitamin D at East West Bookshop. "No pre-registratio­n for free events - we'll just see you there! Dr. LUCINDA MESSER'S Eye-Opening book, Powerful Medicine: Vitamin D; Shedding Light on a Worldwide Health Crisis, is poised to be a crucial wake-up call for people who assume they have sufficient vitamin D blood levels. Vitamin D is a critical player in the prevention of cancer, auto-immune diseases and more. Dr. Messer will be discussing how to safely achieve optimal vitamin D levels and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers associated with its deficiency. Lucinda Messer, ND, is a Bastyr graduate, specializing in women’s health, anti-aging and nutritional medicine. She has been in private practice for 15 years."

Monday, August 23, 6pm: Wellness Series: Green Juicing at Whole Foods Interbay. "Join Sukie Baxter, local healing arts practitioner, as she guides you through the basics of green juicing. Space is limited! Email amy.martinic@wholefoods.com to sign up."

Thursday, September 2, 10am: Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Class at Evergreen Healthcare. "Improve your understanding of how to take care of your health with a healthy lifestyle. A dietitian will provide information about how to practically apply the Mediterranean diet principles into your life." Pre-register, search in their classes section.

Monday, September 13, 6:30pm: Wellness Series: Anti-Aging at Whole Foods Interbay. "Features tips on the value of raw foods and their anti-aging properties. Wellness expert Sukie Baxter will share her favorite recipes and even sample a dish for you to try! Space is limited!" Pre-register.