Dr. Theresa Nicassio

Dr. Theresa Nicassio is a Registered Psychologist, Gourmet Raw Food Chef, Raw Food Nutrition Educator and mother of two, who lives in British Columbia, Canada. A health, environmental and humanitarian activist, she is deeply concerned about the growing global food, ecological and health crises. While in her mid-thirties, Theresa began to experience chronic health problems, leading her to explore how food could heal as well as harm. In particular, discovering the role that gluten and lactose intolerance played in her debilitation was difficult but, surprisingly, also offered a source of hope. Theresa’s counselling background, combined with her personal experiences, lends a depth and sensitivity to her understanding of the emotional, social and practical concerns facing those with dietary limitations. She has recently written a book called Yum: Plant based Recipes for a Gluten free Diet, and launched a website: The web address is: www.yumfoodforliving.com