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BIOGRAPHY
- Astrid Strader
Designations:Nutritionist,
P.H.Ec. - Professional Home Economist, since 1989
Inter-Provincial Red Seal for Cooks since 2001
Certificate in Design, Development and Facilitation of Online Courses,
Algonquin College, 2006
Licensed Facilitator for HUGS Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program,
since 1999
Certified Culinary Educator, Johnson & Wales College, Rhode Island, USA,
1988
Certified Horticulturist, University of Guelph, Ontario 2002
Member
of:
CSNM – Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
OHEA – Ontario Home Economics Association
OHEIB – Ontario Home Economists in Business
LO – Landscape Ontario Horticultural Membership
Accreditation Board for the CSNM - 5 year term
Publications:
Co-authored: Healthy Lifestyle Cooking and Nutrition Program for
Chef and Cooks, published in the Journal of the Canadian Dietetic
Association, Vol.55, No.1, Spring 1994, presented in Montreal, Qc., June
1995
Monthly nutrition columnist for Statistics Canada Wellness Review
Co-authored: Healthy Lifestyle Recipes Cookbook, published by the
Canadian Coast Guard, 1st and 2nd editions, 2001
Co-authored: Healthy Lifestyle Cooking and Nutrition Training Manual for
Chefs and Cooks, 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions Canadian Coast Guard, 1996 -
2001
Co-authored: The Healthy Palate – Nutrition and Healthy Cooking for
Chefs and Cooks, published by Ottawa-Carleton Health Dept., 1996 - 2001
TV host of Heart and Stroke Foundation’s, 1999 cooking show series,
“Let’s Cook Healthy”
Weekly community columnist for the Prescott Journal Newspaper
As a
Professional Home Economist, Astrid Strader provides these services:
Food and Nutrition
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Acts as food and
nutrition information resource, promoting local and sustainable foods
where ever possible. Specializing in healthy cooking techniques for
heart disease, diabetes, vegetarian, and international cuisines. Iron
Chef competition and judge.
Nutrition Analysis and Labelling - Provide nutritional analysis of
recipes, menus and food products. Provide nutrient content information
and claims in approved format for nutrition labelling of food products
Demonstrations / Cooking Classes - Conducts food, product or cooking
demonstrations and educational seminars/workshops to students,
consumers, health organizations, educators, retailers, and
professionals. Organizes and conducts group Iron Chef competitions.
Speaker, Teaching & Seminars – Delivers talks on relevant topics,
curriculum and learning materials development, delivery and facilitation
of courses, seminars and workshops
(see schedule).
Recipe Development & Testing – standardized recipes for food
industry, specializing in healthy cooking techniques for the food
industry, vegetarian and international cuisines
Consultation: Food Service Management /Menu Planning - Consultation
and management services to the individuals, and the food service
industry
Media Spokesperson
- Promotes a client's product or service on radio, television or in
print media, as part of a public relations campaign
Shows & Exhibits - Organize and co-ordinate exhibits for trade and
consumer shows; liaise between client, show management and exhibitors.
May also include staffing the booth and/or hiring of personnel.
As a horticulturist,
Astrid Strader provides these services:
Garden Designer – from
concept to implementation of design, general contractor, working with
trades. Advises on plant materials, hard-scaping, purchasing, care and
maintenance (see Oasis Gardens).
Speaker, Teaching &
Seminars – Delivers talks on relevant topics, develops and conduct
courses, seminars and workshops (see
schedule).
Writing & Research
- Research and/or write articles, brochures, media releases, editorial
copy, educational materials and website information ((see
Prescott Blossoms).
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E-Mail astrid.oasis@gmail.com
or call 647-505-0892
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