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Age of Thriving Local Book Launch


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ocal speaker and author Lori Campbell announces the release of her new


book, Age of Thriving, this month. Campbell, a gerontologist, explores what makes some people thrive as they age, examines the lives of 10 aging “thrivers”


and shares what they do to enhance their lives. Signed copies of the book will be available at the Medtronic


Twin Cities Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, October 5 and 6, at the St. Paul RiverCentre. On October 5, blue-ribbon baker Marjorie Johnson, one of those profiled, will be on-site from noon to 8 p.m. to sign copies of the book. On October 6, marathon record-holder Jerry Johncock, another profilee, will sign books from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Johncock started running at age 50 and so far, at 84, has run 114 marathons. He plans to run on October 7 to make it 115 marathons completed. The official launch of the book is October 16, when it will


be available for sale online and in bookstores. Those who buy books via Amazon.com on that day will receive free bonus offerings valued at more than $1,500. Upon purchase on October 16 only, buyers should visit AgePotential.com and enter their receipt code on the specific page.


For more information, email Lori@AgePotential.com or visit AgePotential.com.


GüdBar Offers Fresh, Local Version of the Snack Bar


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ew GüdBar nutrition bars are now available at 19 locations


around the Twin Cities, including co-ops and Lund’s and Byerly’s stores. Made in Minneapolis, GüdBar is a natural, preservative-free snack bar baked with fresh fruit.


GüdBar co-founders Will Handke and Ross Pomeroy, identical twins with different last names, came up with the idea for GüdBar after they grew tired of eating the typical bars on the market. Their “fresh, nutritious, delicious” solution was to make an affordable snack bar that tastes so good it won’t be left in the pantry for months. They launched GüdBar in March with three friends and co-owners, Tom Johnson, Mike Steffan and Austin Hinkle.


GüdBar is currently available in one flavor, the original apple-banana-almond. Two other flavors, pumpkin-carrot-pecan and banana-peanut-dark chocolate, will be available soon.


For more information, visit GudBar.com. 6 NA Twin Cities Edition


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Healthy Foods Summit: Minnesota Leaders in Food and Health


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orld-renowned experts in food, health and agricultural science will share the latest research and best practices


at the Healthy Foods Summit 2012, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on October 1 at the TCF Bank Stadium, in Minneapolis, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 2 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, in Chaska. “Minnesota Leaders in Food and Health” is co-sponsored by the Arboretum and the University of Minnesota Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute (HFHL).


U of M scientists will present new research on honeybees, food safety and obesity, and local food groups and practitioners will address food systems and health. Guest speakers will include Sonny Ramaswamy, Ph.D., director of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture; Marla Spivak, Ph.D., U of M bee researcher; Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., director of the U of M Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy; Steven Hecht, Ph.D., from the U of M Masonic Cancer Center; and Al Levine, Ph.D., director of the Minnesota Obesity Center and dean of the U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Bryant Terry, chef, food justice activist and author, will speak on food and community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on October 1, at the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, in Minneapolis. Terry also will discuss food and justice on October 2, at the Arboretum, followed by information from area community leaders.


Costs: On October 1, $95 public; $65 Arboretum members; $30 students. On October 2, $65 for all. Bryant Terry evening event is $25 per person. Locations: DQ Club Room, TCF Bank Stadium, 420 SE 23rd Ave., Minneapolis; Urban Research and Outreach- Engagement Center, 2001 N. Plymouth Ave., Minneapolis; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska. For more information and to register, call 952-443-1422 or visit Arboretum.umn.edu/2012HealthyFoodsSummit.aspx.


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