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	The Solution Method  Gigi offers individual coaching based on The Solution® Method. The Solution was developed at the UCSF School of Medicine and is the only weight treatment that has shown continued weight loss after the program ends. Health magazine named it one of the "10 Top Medical Advances of the Year". The Solution Program was featured on Oprah and is based on The New York Times bestseller, The Pathway by Laurel Mellin (www.thepathway.org).  The method is effective in treating over eating, over drinking, smoking, over spending, over-doing, people pleasing and other outside comforts. To learn more, please contact Gigi at 650-303-8199 or gigi@nutritioninsights.com.
	New Seminars & Cooking Classes The Solution - How to Turn off Your Cravings-  Have you tried exercise and diets and still stuck trying to lose weight?  In this seminar, you will learn how to turn off those cravings and that drive to overeat.  The Solution is an approach that teaches you skills that get to the root cause of cravings.   Studies show that when people master these skills, they show continued weight loss after the program ends and are happier and healthier than ever before.  Health magazine named it “One of the top ten medical advances of the year.”  The Solution was featured on Oprah and is based on the books The Pathway and The 3-Day Solution Plan.  Come enjoy a new approach that helps you lose weight and gain more happiness in your life.    Four Easy Meals with Gourmet Taste (onsite cooking class) What’s more important than having cooking skills when making dinner?  It's knowing which simple ingredients provide gourmet taste.  We share with you 4 SIMPLE MEALS that taste GOURMET just by using high quality, brand name ingredients…ones you can get in your grocery store.  You’ll also be introduced to 5 “must have” kitchen tools along with valuable tips that make cooking quick and doable.  These simple gourmet entrees will reward you with taste and health at the table.  It’s an hour well spent.   More Grilling for Taste & Health (onsite grilling class)- More favorite recipes from the grill that are simple, healthy and most importantly, delicious!  You’ll learn how to make Thai Shrimp, Beer-Can-Chicken, Fantastic Fajitas, Sesame Seasoned Asparagus, Sesame-Crusted Ahi with Honey Ginger Glaze, Grilled Pineapple with Grand Marnier Sauce and more.   This class is sure to thrill the barbecue expert and the novice with simple recipes that are bursting with flavor.
	Health Fairs  We bring fun and interactive nutrition learning through food samples, "Question and Answer" displays, door prizes, smart snacking tips and expert advice.   We also survey participants to learn about their nutrition interests for future seminars.

NutritionInsights in the News...

	Real Simple Magazine, November 2005.  Looked at what to choose from a vending machine snack when stressed and without any other options.  Gigi recommended protein-rich snacks, like trail mixes and many energy bars, that give longer lasting energy.
	KGO Radio News on March 28th 2005.  Rosie and Greg interviewed Gigi on the new Government guidelines for 3 servings of whole grains.  Gigi suggested to choose whole grain as much as possible and to make processed grains the exception.
	KRON-TV (NBC) 5 pm News on July 20th 2001.  Gigi looked at the latest "feminist foods" on the market.  She discussed women's special nutritional needs and whether foods targeted to women are necessary for better health.

KRON-TV (NBC) 11 pm News on December 15th 2000.  Interviewed Gigi about the new findings by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that 61% of Americans are overweight. (19MB MPEG file)
Business 2.0 Magazine published November 28th 2000.  Techland Junk Addicts
"Next Step" KRON-TV Channel 4 on November 5th 2000.  Dotcom Nutrition

20 cities nationwide on NBC-affiliate television stations, October 2nd 2000.  Gigi was interviewed on how smart snacking can help sustain energy throughout busy workdays.   WTDY Madison, Wisconsin (AM 1670)  on September 6th 2000.  Live interview with Kathryn Lake on corporate nutrition counseling and smart snacking at work.   KGO Radio Morning Show (810 AM)  on September 4th 2000.  Interviewed by Ed Baxter on eating out and how to handle the large portions served at restaurants.   KRON-TV (NBC) 5 pm News on August 25th 2000.  Interviewed Gigi at Intuit on how to snack smart to sustain energy.   San Jose Mercury News  August 8th 2000 Life section front page article titled "Healthy Benefits" and sidebar article on "Changing your workplace diet".  FoxNews.com  August 2nd 2000 health column titled "The Art of Snacking". KGO Radio Morning Show (810 AM)  July 19th 2000.  Interviewed by Ed Baxter about smart snacking. San Jose Mercury News  May 30th 2000 front page article titled "Living the Fat Life".  KGO Radio 6 PM News (810 AM)  May 30th 2000.  Interviewed by Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter about Americans saying "yes" to higher fat foods.   San Jose Mercury News  March 12th 2000 California Page article "California cheese makes pitch for No. 1" .