Topic: Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Dressing with Ontario Black Garlic
Speaker: Emmy Suparmin
Company: Tucan Holistic

What is Black Garlic? Join us to learn how and why you want to consume/use Black Garlic. You are invited to taste our Black Garlic Salad Dressing, which is plant based, gluten free, refined-sugar free, dairy free – and 100% DELICIOUS!

Topic: Nature’s Most Underrated Superfruit: Simple Cooking with the Mighty Date
Speaker: Mustafa Amer
Company: Mighty Mejdool

In this demo, Mustafa Amer of Mighty Mejdool will showcase simple, nutritious recipes that highlight the natural sweetness and versatility of dates: from savoury pairings like Sukkari with eggs to quick, energizing snacks. Learn how one ingredient can transform everyday meals into delicious, nourishing fuel for an active lifestyle.

Topic: The Power of Polyphenols – Unlocking the Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
Speaker: Kris Giannakos
Company: Asteri Foods

Join Asteri Foods for a live, high level Mediterranean tasting experience focused on high phenolic organic greek extra virgin olive oil. Guests will take part in a guided olive oil tasting, enjoy fresh bread dipping, and sample a simple Greek salad made with authentic ingredients. Along the way, we will share how high quality olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, supports overall wellness and how to incorporate it into everyday meals.

Topic: Better Gut, Better You: Eating to Reduce Inflammation
Speaker: Solène Thouin
Company: Spa Eastman

A live culinary demonstration introducing the core principles of Tonique Cuisine®, Spa Eastman’s signature nutritional approach. Through simple, concrete techniques, this presentation explores low-temperature and steam cooking methods, the use of healthy fats and quality oils, gluten-free and dairy-free cooking, as well as the role of sprouting and germination. An inspiring, accessible way to discover how mindful cooking can support vitality, digestion, and long-term well-being—without sacrificing flavour or pleasure.

Topic: Elevate the Everyday: Classic Recipes with a Metabolic Upgrade
Speaker:  Alissa Steinberg
Company: Healthy U

On the Kitchen Stage, Alissa brings nutrition science to life by transforming traditional comfort foods into crave-worthy meals that support muscle, metabolism, brain health, and gut health.

Through four live recipe demonstrations, you’ll learn how to:

• Maximize protein and fibre
• Make meals more anti-inflammatory
• Incorporate omega-3s for brain support
• Include naturally fermented foods for gut health
• Satisfy cravings without compromising metabolic health
• Each dish proves that healthy eating can be indulgent, satisfying, and practical

Enjoy live demos, taste tests, and take-home food kits, and leave with simple strategies to upgrade your favourite meals with confidence.

Topic: Authentic Mexican Corn Tostada
Speaker: Jose Hadad
Company: Mad Mexican Prepared Food Products

In an age dominated by ultra-processed convenience, choosing freshness is no longer neutral—it is an act of resistance.

Topic: Indian Basics: How Pantry Spices Create Big Flavour & Better Health
Speaker: Preena Chauhan
Company: Arvinda’s Spices & Chai

Better health often begins in the kitchen—and in Indian culture, with the spice rack. In this engaging cooking demo, Preena Chauhan—Indian cooking instructor of 30 years and co-founder of Arvinda’s Spices & Chai—shares how traditional Indian spices have been used for centuries to support digestion, immunity, and balance, long before “wellness” became a modern buzzword.

Drawing from her award-winning cookbook New Indian Basics, Preena prepares a simple Pantry Channa Masala that highlights foundational Ayurvedic spice combinations such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger, that not only lend big flavour but also provide digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. Designed to be accessible yet deeply nourishing, this dish demonstrates how basic Indian cooking techniques transform everyday pantry ingredients into flavourful, plant-forward meals.

Ideal for those new to Indian cuisine as well as seasoned home cooks, this session empowers attendees to confidently use spices with intention—honoring thousands of years of food-as-medicine wisdom for the modern kitchen.

Topic: Let’s Make Mocha Protein Pancakes
Speaker: Dianne Solano and Sonia Rosatelli
Company: Marcello Cuconato, Independent Distributor, Organo Gold

Join us to make Reishi Infused Protein Pancakes with a Warm Berry Compote.

Topic: No Stir, No Stress: Perfect Risotto Made Simple
Speaker: Fatima Khalifi
Company: Thermomix Canada

Raw ingredients, Press a button, MAGIC happens live.

Shows multiple functions: chopping, sautéing, cooking, stirring, emulsifying.

Topic: Healthy Snacking
Speaker: Sherri Belton – CEO
Company: Soul7 Produce Technologies

How to have healthy whole food snacks you can have any time of day using Soul7 Fruit, Veggie and Protein Squares. Learn different ways to enjoy tasty, affordable and nutritious snacks you can dress up for more flavour on any occasion.

Topic: Gluten-Free Without the Fuss
Speaker: Karen Marques
Company: Grindstone Blends Inc

Join us as we prepare our signature Gluten-Free Hot Rice Cereal and Protein Cupcakes – showing you exactly how to make them, elevate them, and enjoy them as part of your everyday routine. Stick around to taste the finished product!

Topic: Garlic Revolution: Flavor Without the Fire!
Speaker: Marie-Pierre Dubeau
Company: Le Petit Mas

Join us for a fun, interactive demo showcasing allergy-friendly garlic flowers, fermented delights, black garlic gems, and infused oils that deliver bold umami taste with ZERO garlic breath or digestion drama. We’ll whip up quick recipes—from zesty dips to gourmet salts—that’ll transform your everyday meals into showstoppers! Perfect for foodies seeking smart, stomach-happy hacks.

Topic: Homemade Creamy Dreamy Protein Ice Cream
Speaker: Khadin Nathoo
Company: Curls and Swirls Protein Ice Cream

Simple 5-minute process for making high-protein ice cream using curls and swirls using an ice cream maker and with an average everyday blender. No longer do people have to compromise between taste, texture, and nutrition, protein, and low-calorie treats… all while having some of the most delicious ice cream they have ever tasted!

Topic: Mung Bean: The Ancient Food for Gut Health and Beauty
Speaker: Anu Parmar
Company: Moong Pani Broths & Meals

Our grandmothers knew the secret: beauty begins in the gut.

Today, with 1 in 5 people (including children) suffering from gut issues it’s time to turn to basics. Discover the mighty mung bean, an ancient, high-protein, high-fibre, iron-rich elixir for gut health, adding glow to your hair, skin, and energy. Learn family-friendly recipes of broths, meals, and even desserts.

Topic: Better Gut, Better You: Eating to Reduce Inflammation
Speaker: Solène Thouin
Company: Spa Eastman

A live culinary demonstration introducing the core principles of Tonique Cuisine®, Spa Eastman’s signature nutritional approach. Through simple, concrete techniques, this presentation explores low-temperature and steam cooking methods, the use of healthy fats and quality oils, gluten-free and dairy-free cooking, as well as the role of sprouting and germination. An inspiring, accessible way to discover how mindful cooking can support vitality, digestion, and long-term well-being—without sacrificing flavour or pleasure.