We are pleased to announce that one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, Leslie Beck, will be participating in CATCH on June 19 and 20. Don’t miss her presentation on seafood, and why it’s good for you health.
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) from the University of British Columbia and proceeded to complete the dietetic internship program at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She studied a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. She is a member the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada.
As one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, Leslie Beck has helped more than 2,000 individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals. For the past 18 years, Leslie has helped thousands of individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals. Leslie operates an “integrative nutrition practice,” offering clients both dietary advice and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional supplements. Her speaking presentations help audiences see the direct relation between diet and personal performance, and share how to boost energy, manage weight, and prevent disease with food, diet and nutrition.
A registered dietician, Leslie is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and as such she is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print. In addition to her weekly column in Canada’s national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, and appears weekly on CTV as Canada AM’s nutrition expert. Leslie’s nutrition advice can also be heard weekly on Montreal’s CJAD Morning Radio.
Leslie is the best-selling author of 8 books on nutrition and health: Foods that Fight Disease (January 2008), The No-Fail Diet, Healthy Eating for Preteens and Teens, Leslie Beck’s Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, Leslie Beck’s Nutrition Guide to Menopause, Leslie Beck’s 10 Steps to Healthy Eating, Leslie Beck’s Nutrition Encyclopedia, and Leslie Beck’s Nutrition Guide for Women. Her books are published by Penguin Canada.
For more information, visit Leslie Beck’s website.