Why Is Shirley Unusual?: A Story Told by a Nutritionist and Her Son - Paperback

by Patti Tveit Milligan Rd Cns (Author)

Children's nutrition story teaching kids about gardening and nutrition through the eyes of a child passionate about eating colorful fruits and vegetables. She invites them ALL to plant seeds and start gardening. (Proceeds will benefit gardens for children.) Our vision is to sponsor school gardens and watch kids thrive eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Author Biography

Patti has been in the nutrition field for 34 years. Working in both the clinical therapeutic nutrition and integrative medicine/natural foods fields, she brings a unique blend of clinical, educational, holistic, consumer, and PR experience. She has been involved in the development of an innovative healthy foods restaurant and developed functional nutritional protocols. She has conducted nutritional research with US national athletes, as well as created and taught corporate wellness programs throughout the US and Europe. She has authored hundreds of articles and has appeared on numerous national TV news segments covering an array of food and nutritional topics and their impact on sustainable high performance and quality living. Patti's knowledge, passion, and commitment to impacting the way people experience vitality through their food choices makes her an extraordinary presenter. She currently consults with Tignum (tignum.com), international company engineering sustainable high performance with executives and C level leadership. She combines years of experience with organic and natural grocery stores along with her passion for kids nutrition and environmental sustainability, in her work with The Children's Eternal Rainforest. She and her son have created a foundation "Be Memorable" in which they run programs that inspire and impact individual lives in space of kids' nutrition (school gardens and kids' cancer).