PT library to host gluten-free program
While visiting a farm last summer, Melanie Jaskulski’s 5-year-old daughter noticed a little girl wearing the same gluten-free alert bracelet as she was and ran to talk to her.
The look on her daughter’s face of meeting someone “just like her” made Jaskulski realize that she needed to do something to bring gluten-free kids together. After doing some research, she discovered Generation GF, a national organization, and she decided to start a local chapter in this area.
To help families have a fun, gluten-free holiday season, Peters Township Public Library is collaborating with Generation GF to host “Getting Through the Holidays Gluten-Free” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
Featured speakers include:
• Amy Macklin, one of the leading private-practice registered dietitians nutritionists in the United States who specializes in helping families and individuals to live, learn, master and even enjoy the gluten-free lifestyle. She is the author of “Growing Up Gluten Free: A Lifestyle Guide For Raising Your Gluten-Free Child.”
• Meredith Hartladge, a nutrition consultant completing her master’s degree in holistic nutrition. She will share recipes and samples of quick, easy snacks for gluten-free children and tips for entertaining gluten-free guests over the holidays.
• Jaskulski, founder of Generation GF Pittsburgh.
A book signing with Macklin will follow the program.
Registration is required by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or calling 724-941-9430, ext. 1.
Generation GF, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group, is designed to build confidence in children, teenagers and young adults, and help develop them into leaders in the gluten-free community. The goal is to provide safe environments, where children do not have to worry about what they are going to eat and can just enjoy the fun that comes with being a child.
For more information, visit www.gluten.org.