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Eat Well, Live Well

Nutrition Symposium 2026

A National Conversation on Nutrition, streamed live on NIC's Facebook page.

Date
Time
8:00 am
Venue
Finance Administrative Centre, Castries

Watch live on Facebook

About the symposium

Eat Well, Live Well: A National Conversation on Nutrition. The National Insurance Corporation brings together health professionals, researchers and practitioners to talk about nutrition, health and wellbeing in Saint Lucia.

The symposium takes place on Thursday, 12 November at the Finance Administrative Centre, starting at 8:00 am, and is streamed live on NIC's Facebook page.

Why this conversation matters

  • Healthy eating can start with what we grow at home. Include local fruits and vegetables, ground provisions, peas, beans and other nutritious foods in balanced meals.
    Healthy eating can start with what we grow at home.
  • Be mindful of your sugar intake. Reducing added sugar in your everyday foods and drinks can help lower health risks and support a healthier lifestyle.
    Be mindful of your sugar intake.
  • What we eat can affect our risk of chronic diseases. Heart disease, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases are major public health concerns in Saint Lucia. Healthy food choices can help reduce risk.
    What we eat can affect our risk of chronic diseases.

Speakers

  • Alisha H. Ally

    Moderator

  • Priest Kailash Leonce

    Founder, Mount Kailash Rejuvenation Centre

  • Azelia Glace-George

    Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist

  • Dr. Paula Dawson

    Founder and Medical Director, Rehabilitation Institute of the Caribbean

  • Dr. Gilbertha St. Rose

    Integrative Health Care Practitioner, Dermatologist, Medical Herbalist

  • Samuel Gabriel

    Researcher and Economist, Centre of Health Economics, UWI

  • Charmaine Metivier

    Research Fellow, Centre of Health Economics, UWI

Watch live on 12 November

The symposium starts at 8:00 am and is streamed live on NIC's Facebook page.

Watch on Facebook

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