Nourishing Your Family // 26 FEB

About Nourishing Your Family // 26 FEB

Shiny happy faces, plenty of energy and laughter, the time and space to enjoy life with the abundant health that makes it possible... Isn’t this what we would all love for our families? In an ideal world this would be easy to achieve for every family, yet in our modern world it seems further and further from reach. 

There is so much pressure on parents these days. Parenting in the digital age is tricky, plus there’s all the confusion and conflicting nutrition information we are bombarded with, and the stress of chronic illnesses and developmental disorders that are a part of life for many… it’s a minefield! 

Join Jo Whitton (Quirky Cooking) and Elyse Comerford (Nutritionist) as they present ‘Nourishing Your Family’ - a simple, wholesome blueprint created from their real-life experiences with their own families. They will take you through every step from building the foundations of good health and happiness, to then delving further into gut health and how it relates to the health of our whole system, and what you can do if you are suffering with acute and/or chronic health issues. Combine this with practical nutrition guidelines, food preparation tips and cooking demonstrations to help you reduce the food stress, and you have an evening jam-packed with inspiration (and the perfect amount of information!). 

If you are feeling stuck (and petrified!) with no idea where to start, or you are on your health journey already but would love some encouragement from two mums who have battled through many obstacles to nourish and heal their families, then this event is not to be missed! 

Learn from Jo and Elyse:
• How they worked through major health issues in their families
• How to build the foundations for a healthy life
• Reducing the stress in key areas so you have space for change
• Focusing on what’s important and working out first steps
• How to encourage your family to be ‘on board’ with a healthy diet
• How to move forward when you’re struggling with chronic health conditions, fatigue, anxiety, developmental disorders, and more
• The importance of good gut health and how to achieve it
• Traditional, healing foods you can make very simply and cheaply
• Nourishing lunchbox and snack ideas
• Bringing back the joy and deliciousness without sacrificing the nourishment!

During the seminar, Jo and Elyse will be demonstrating:
• Simple vegetable fermenting tips
• Chicken liver & bacon pate
• Pimento cheese filling
• Chocolate banana cupcakes
• Chocolate ganache
• Nourishing lunch box ideas

Also Included:
• Lucky door prizes will be given away during the event.
• After the seminar, attendees will receive an email which includes recipes, notes, and useful links to help them implement what they've learnt.

Important Information:
• Event starts at 6:00pm sharp - please arrive 15 or 20 minutes early if possible.
• Venue: Thirroul District Community Centre, 352 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul. Some parking is available off street, and there is parking on the streets nearby also.
• Please make sure you've eaten before the seminar. We also recommend bringing a drink bottle, as there may not be filtered water available.
• You may like to bring a pen and notepad to take notes, although we will be sending out an email after the seminar with recipes, notes, and helpful links to help you implement what you've learnt.
• Please note that this is a 3 hour seminar with a short break in the middle. 
• Depending on audience interaction, this event can sometimes run over by 15-20 minutes with the Q & A time at the end. We understand if you need to leave earlier if this happens, but stay and chat if you can!
• Feel free to bring your copy of Life-Changing Food for Jo to sign. Cookbooks will be available to buy at the seminar. We will also have some other helpful books and goodies available to buy from the Quirky store, so you can save on shipping by purchasing on the night!

General Admission: $45
Child Admission: $25 (suitable for 10-16 years)
SPECIAL - DOUBLE Admission: $80 (2 adults - limited availability)

Learn more about Jo Whitton of Quirky Cooking
Learn more about Elyse Comerford, Nutritionist