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Ask The Nutritionist

  • The Food Co~op 414 Kearney Street Port Townsend, WA, 98368 United States (map)

Join us for a fun and interactive Ask the Nutritionist event at the Co-op!

Bring your questions—big or small—and get practical, down-to-earth tips for making everyday eating a little healthier (and a lot tastier).

MARY PURDY, MS, RDN

Friday, November 21
3:00 - 5:00pm

Questions you might be interested in...

  • Am I really getting enough protein?

  • Sweet tooth strikes—any smarter ways to satisfy it?

  • How do I eat with the environment in mind?

  • Beans, beans… how do I eat more (and why should I)?

  • What’s a fun festive drink that doesn’t involve alcohol?

  • Easiest ways to sneak more veggies into everyday meals?

  • Snack attacks: what actually keeps me full?

  • Pantry swaps—what should I trade up for healthier basics?

  • Variety without the fuss: how do I mix up my meals?

Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, is an integrative eco-dietitian, working at the intersection of sustainable food systems, climate and human health. She spent over 13 years in clinical practice using a personalized and food-as-medicine approach, and taught for 8 years at Bastyr University in Seattle, W A. Currently she is the Managing Director of the Nutrient Density Alliance which works to connect the dots between soil health and nutrient-rich food. She is also Adjunct Faculty at The Culinary Institute of America's Masters Program in Sustainable Food Systems teaching Sustainable Diets and Public Health as well as their Capstone Course, and speaks regularly at national and state conferences on both nutrition and sustainability with a focus on the health and environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture. She has served as a Nutrition and Sustainability Advisor for numerous food brands and organizations, and authored the White Paper How Practitioners Can Influence Planetary Health. With 130+ podcast episodes and two books under her belt, she's a leading voice in nutrition and sustainability, fostering resilient, just, and healthy food systems.

More can be found at https://marypurdy.co/

The information provided during this event is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition.

Always consult with your personal physician or a licensed healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or healthcare plan. Participation in this event is voluntary, and attendees assume full responsibility for any choices they make based on the information discussed.

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