Heritage Grains
Dr. Nanna Meyer, University of Colorado
Join Dr. Nanna Meyer, Associate Professor in Health Sciences
at the University of Colorado, for a presentation about the role of ancient
grains such as spelt, farro and amaranth in small-to-medium scale agriculture,
nutrition and community. These healthy and sustainable grains offer broad
artisan and culinary applications along with opportunities in research and
education. Learn more about their uses and the challenges of restoring their
role in today’s culture.
Dr. Meyer is an Associate Professor in Health
Sciences at the University of Colorado (UCCS) with a focus on nutrition,
exercise, health, and sustainability. Meyer founded the Sport Nutrition Program
in 2009 and helped to establish the profession of sport nutrition. As the
urgency to address climate change increases, Nanna’s time is now also devoted
to integrating local and regional food systems into her teaching, research and
service, including the topic of grains. With Grain School at UCCS , her goal is to work on restoring a healthful and sustainable grain chain in
the Rocky Mountain Region and opening the world of whole, heritage, and ancient
grains to those interested in reinventing their plates, menus, breads, and
malts.
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
Gates Hall
