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PT library hosts gluten-free holiday program
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While visiting a local 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 elated look on her daughter’s face of meeting someone “just like her” made Jaskulski realize she needed to do something to bring gluten-free kids together. After doing some research, she discovered Generation GF, a national organization, and decided to start a local chapter in this area.
To help families have a fun, gluten-free holiday season, the Peters Township Public Library is collaborating with Generation GF to host Getting through the Holidays Gluten-Free 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the library.
Featured speakers at the event include:
• Amy Macklin, RDN, 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.” A book signing will follow the program.
• Meredith Hartladge, a nutrition consultant currently completing her master of science in holistic nutrition. She will be sharing recipes and samples of quick, easy snacks for gluten-free children and tips for entertaining gluten-free guests over the holidays
• Melanie Jaskulski, the founder of Generation GF Pittsburgh.
Generation GF, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), is designed to build confidence in kids, teens and young adults, and help develop them into the future leaders of the gluten-free community. Their goal is to provide safe environments where kids do not have to worry about what they are going to eat and can just enjoy the fun that comes with being a kid. More information is available at www.gluten.org.
Register to attend the free, family-friendly event by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or calling 724-941-9430 ext. 1.