If you live in the Vancouver area, mark your calendars! The 2nd annual Healthy Family Expo is bigger and better and coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre on March 29th from 10am-5pm!
When you have an autoimmune disease like Celiac Disease and have to put such care into what you put in your body, I think it’s only natural that this optimal health mindset carries over into all aspects of your life. I find it important to not only eat gluten-free but to also eat healthy, nutritious food, to participate in regular physical activity, to enrich my mind, body, and spirit, and to also appreciate the planet and treat it with care.
But there’s a lot to consider! And it can be super confusing or overwhelming and some people might think that it’s just too much work, especially when raising a family. The Healthy Family Expo is here to show you that raising a family in an eco-friendly and healthy way doesn’t have to be hard— and can even be FUN!
This Expo looks like loads of fun for the whole family, with tons of exhibitors (more than just food!), attractions, presentations, and music!
- Family yoga class for all ages at 1230pm with Sunflow Kids
- A workout you can do on the playground, for all the busy moms and dads out there, brought to you by Dai Manuel
- A rock climbing wall provided by Climb Base 5
- And…my personal favorite…a GIANT HAMSTER BALL TRACK!!! Sounds super fun, brought to you by Games2U
Some of the vendors offering gluten-free options include:
- Hardbite Chips: maybe they’ll be sampling their new Root Chips?!
- Hippie Foods
- Nature’s Path: not all products are gluten-free
- Aloe Gloe
- Wonderfully Raw: I’d love to try these products…Tamarind Apple Brussel Bytes?! Yes, please!
- PowerPlant Whole Foods
- RawFoodz Inc: raw, gluten-free, dairy-free (vegan) salad dressings, “cheese” sauces, and buttery-style spreads
- Rolling Meadow Dairy: grass-fed dairy
- Ener-C
- Farafena
- Naked Coconuts: raw organic coconut nectar, coconut oil, and soy-free “soy sauce” alternative
- Organimals: healthy alternative to common sodas
- Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt: this stuff looks amazing; read the FAQ! They use whole milk from grass-fed cows and keep things so natural and pure that their yogurt even has a “cream top” and a golden yellow color.
- Love Child Organics: check out their “questions?” section or ask them at the show which products are gluten-free
And there’s likely more, just be sure to ask questions and read labels before you sample!
Plus, don’t forget to enter into their Grand Prize Draw for a chance to win a trunk of groceries from Whole Foods Market valued at $500!
TICKETS are $8 in advance (online or at Whole Foods or London Drugs), or $12 at the door CASH ONLY! Free for children up to age 12 (accompanied by an adult)
Find some healthy, gluten-free, eco-friendly fun at this year’s Healthy Family Expo!
Love,
Sassy
Sassy Celiac 