Gluten Free Event at Stop & Shop in Chelmsford, MA Saturday April 13, 2013

Living a Gluten-Free Life?

Learn Tips & Tricks from 

Stop & Shop Nutritionist Julie Menounos 

at a Free Event Hosted by Stop & Shop at Chelmsford, Mass., Store

Discuss critical nutrition issues with the gluten-free diet and how to overcome them

Living on a gluten-free diet can be challenging but necessary if you’re seeking to control symptoms and prevent further complications of a diagnosed condition like Celiac disease.

Gluten is everywhere in the American diet - found in bread, cereal, tortillas, pasta, muffins, dressings and sauces, and more. Essentially, whole grains need to be avoided if you are cutting gluten out of your diet. But, because whole grains also are a significant source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, people on restrictive gluten-free diets need to ensure they don’t become deficient in other areas.

Join Stop & Shop’s Nutritionist, Julie Menounos, MS, RD, LDN, for a public and free event offering advice, solutions and tips for gluten-free customers to maintain a balance of good nutrition while on a gluten-free diet. In addition, samples from various companies including Enjoy Life, Glutenfreeda, Lundberg, Mary’s Gone Crackers, Pamela’s, Quinoa, Raw Revolution, Sun Cups, Thinkthin, Bob’s red mill, Happy Baby, Udi's, Glutino, Stop & Shop Greek Yogurt, Boar's Head, Cabot Cheese and Hint will be provided for customers to try various gluten-free products.

Awareness of Celiac disease is growing, and with that, so is the gluten-free marketplace. There are many options available to those who are seeking creative ways to replace gluten products in their meals.

Media and the public are invited to attend this open event in support of Stop & Shop’s gluten-free customers and their families.

WHEN:             Saturday, April 13, 2013

                        10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:           Stop & Shop

299 Chelmsford Street (Route 110)

Chelmsford, MA 01824

DETAILS:

• Interviews/photo opps with Nutritionist Julie Menounos, MS, RD, LDN
• Supplement and vitamin tips from Bedford Pharmacist Ashley McGrath, R. PH, Pharm D.
• Meet members from Healthy Villi, New England’s largest gluten-free support group
• Browse Stop & Shop’s selection of 1,300 gluten-free items, receive coupons/recipes and enter to win gluten-free gifts