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What this event is about
This year’s Food and Health Expo promises to be yet another exciting event filled with inspirational speakers, interesting vendors, friends and classes. Get the scoop from noted speakers on the connection between health and nutrition, see how it’s done at food prep classes, get your bids in on a great auction, sink your teeth into many different tasting samples and visit over 50 vendors demonstrating, talking about and selling books and products related to whole food nutrition.

My experience
I’ve gone to this event for several years now and I’m always amazed at how much I like it. It’s a small gathering of people who are healthy and want to get healthier. I love it because there aren’t too many people there if you get there early and there are lots of samples and interesting people to talk to. If you don’t eat before you go you can always find something good that’s as healthy for you as it is tasty. I always run into several people I know there, so that adds to the fun. Last year I had one of those foot baths that are supposed to draw toxins and heavy metals out of your body. Most people left the water looking very muddy but mine only looked mildly dirty. Based on what the water looked like someone walking by said it was pulling heavy metals out of my body. I think I would trust that conclusion more if the water they were using had been distilled, but it wasn’t. It was still fun to do. I make all kinds of connections at this event and find new things to review here on the site, so I like it for that, too.

My advice
The day before, map your route to the Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, and where you plan to park. Go early, it opens at 9 and the later it gets the more crowded the room is. Getting there early also gives you the time to plan which demos and speakers you want to see and which auction items you want to vi for and you won’t miss a thing. Add in time for parking at a lot nearby and walking the few blocks it takes to get there. The hotel has valet parking open to the general public, it’s $34 for 24 hours, but they sometimes have a discount for those going to events at the hotel. There is less expensive parking a few blocks away but it’s not always worth it depending on the weather.

Speakers
I haven’t seen any of these speakers but you can read up on them if you’re interested: Devra Lee Davis, PhD, MPH; Gwen Foster, MPH; Steve Meyerowitz, The Sproutman; and Tamara Sachs, MD.

Organizer
This event is in its 16th year and is presented by the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education. Major sponsors are Champion Juicer, Juice Plus+, Sproutman.com and Whole Foods Market.

Location
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Date and Hours
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (I recommend getting there as early as you can.)

Tickets
Early bird registration goes until February 22nd and is $15. General admission is $20. Students and seniors 65+ attend for $10 (with I.D.). Order tickets online or call 610-642-4810.

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