The Mediterranean Diet & Transforming Diabetes Presentation & Book Signing

May is Mediterranean Diet Month! If you’re interested in achieving optimal health, this engaging event will give you the nutrition and lifestyle hacks to live your best life. During the free, two-hour event, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to Chef Amy and Dr. Poole speak about the latest findings on the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle as well as how to prevent, manage, and even transform diabetes. After the discussion, they will be signing copies of their latest book, the . You may purchase one in advance here to bring it with you, or buy one onsite.

About the presenters:

Award-winning chef, best-selling author of 17 books and Mediterranean Diet Ambassador, Amy Riolo was named Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy for her work promoting the Mediterranean lifestyle. Dr. Simon Poole MBBS DRCOG FBMA MIANE is a physician with more than 30 years’ experience of practice in primary care and an author specializing in Mediterranean diet and nutrition based in Cambridge, England. Together they have written , , and the

About the restaurant:

Elaine’s offers modern Mediterranean cuisine, which is best described as Middle Eastern with French and Greek influences. The restaurant is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Here’s a link to the website: https://www.elaines-restaurant.com. Elaine’s food and drinks menu items will be available for purchase during the event.

Elaine's is a block from the Potomac, near the Torpedo Factory in the heart of Old Town's Historic District. Street parking is available, and there are three public garages within a few blocks of the restaurant. Guests can view the City of Alexandria parking map on Elaine's website.

*The event will be on the second floor, so guests need to be able to climb stairs.

To register:

Registration is free but must be completed while seating is still available prior to the event on Eventbrite.

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