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Lifestyle Coach Cindy Swan Says No to Cheating on the gluten-free Diet
The Sacramento area chapter of the Celiac Sprue Association, welcomes Cindy Swan, to its September 20, 2009 support group meeting, held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento, CA, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Cindy Swan is a lifestyle coach on staff at the Center for Functional & Integrative Medicine in Cameron Park, California. With over 10 years of experience working with wellness and nutritional issues, she knows first hand the struggles that can accompany gluten and dairy intolerances. She will be lecturing on "The Importance of staying 100% Gluten Free" and answer questions about Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet.
Cindy will share with us why is it absolutely essential to remain 100% gluten free for those diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and the consequences of cheating. In addition, she will discuss other dietary concerns and patterns that are important for anyone following a gluten free lifestyle. This will include a discussion of foods that individuals may need to avoid temporarily when first diagnosed, uncovering fact verses fiction regarding packaged gluten free foods, and the right balance of nutrients to prevent or manage the other autoimmune conditions that often accompany celiac disease or gluten intolerance.