Xi Chapter was founded in 1945 at the University of Minnesota. As one of 15 GWIS chapters throughout the USA, Xi Chapter serves the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area, greater Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Members represent private industry, academic institutions, government, hospitals, consulting, secondary education and professional associations.
From September through May, we have monthly meetings featuring a social hour, dinner, and presentation by a guest speaker. Below is the current month’s program and how to register for it. Hope to see you there!

Spotlight

Monday January 25th, 2009

“Health Benefits of Fermented Foods and Drinks”

Dr. Joanne Slavin
Food Science & Nutrition, University of Minnesota

Gather with us as for our first 2010 meeting at the Summit Brewery in St. Paul for good beer, food, company, and stimulating science! Dr. Joanne Slavin, professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota, will speak on fermented foods. Fermented foods are part of diets around the world. The typical US diet may only include yogurt and soy sauce, but traditional diets in other countries include fermented vegetables, soybean-barley paste (miso), natto and tempeh. Favorite beverages, such as sake and the beverage made at the Summit brewery also use fermentation in production. The documented health benefits of fermented foods and drinks will be explored in this talk.

Dr. Slavin received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a registered dietitian. She is an international expert on dietary fiber, carbohydrates, whole grains, and the role of diet in disease prevention. She is a Science Communicator for the Institute of Food Technologists and a member of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for the US Department of Agriculture as well as a frequent media consultant for topics ranging from functional foods to sports nutrition.

The event will include a tour of the Summit Brewery, pizza, and complimentary beer.

PROGRAM:
5:30-6:00 pm Registration and Social
6:00-7:00 pm Dinner
7:00-8:00 pm Presentation

LOCATION:
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Circle
St. Paul, MN
651-265-7800
Map included on registration form

REGISTRATION:
CLICK HERE to download registration form.

Mail check (payable to SDE) and form to: Jane Sharer Maier, 1605 Tamberwood Tr., Woodbury, MN 55125.
Contact information: cjsmaier@comcast.net