North Oaks Offers Gluten-free Cooking Class

Oct. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- [HAMMOND, La.] — North Oaks dietetic interns will prepare gluten-free food choices at a complimentary cooking demonstration and food sampling from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at Alack Culinary Equipment and Supplies, 17420 Hwy. 190 in Hammond.

Gluten is a protein primarily found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and other foods containing wheat, barley or rye.

Those with Celiac Disease, a digestive condition triggered by the consumption of gluten, and others who desire to avoid the protein are encouraged to attend the class.

The Dietetic Interns will offer participants the opportunity to sample the gluten-free dishes prepared and also will plan time for Q&A to help participants make informed food choices and develop sound eating habits.

Registration is required. Please call the North Oaks Special Events Line at (985) 230-CALL (2255) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

About North Oaks Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Internships (DI) are considered a step in the process of attaining the credential of registered dietitian after graduation from college. North Oaks Health System’s DI is sponsored by the Nutritional Services Department. It offers qualified individuals a unique opportunity to attain eligibility for the Registration Examination for Dietitians through 1 year of supervised experience. North Oaks Health System’s dietetic interns can expect to spend at least 24 hours per week participating in supervised activities. This is a part-time program making part-time employment possible. The North Oaks Health System DI is currently granted accreditation by: the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association.

About North Oaks Health System
North Oaks Health System is a community-based hospital organization with nearly 3,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, serving the Florida Parishes since 1960.  Facilities include the 259-bed North Oaks Medical Center, 27-bed North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, North Oaks Heart Health Center (located within North Oaks Medical Center), North Oaks Diagnostic Center, North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex, North Oaks Hospice Agency, North Oaks Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Oaks Cardiology, North Oaks ENT & Allergy, North Oaks Family Medicine Clinic, North Oaks Primary Care Clinics, North Oaks Multispecialty Group, North Oaks Neurology Clinic, North Oaks Occupational Health Services Clinic, North Oaks Orthopedic Clinic, North Oaks Pulmonology, North Oaks Specialty Clinic, North Oaks Walk-In Clinics and Northshore Internal Medicine Associates. For more information, please visit our website at www.northoaks.org or call (985) 230-6647 or (225) 686-4885.

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North Oaks Health System is a community-based hospital organization with nearly 3,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, serving the Florida Parishes of Louisiana since 1960.