Join panelists Associate Professor Yasmine Probst and nutritionist Adrian Stone as they discuss all things diet and multiple sclerosis (MS). You will learn how to eat well to boost brain health with actionable steps to overcome barriers to a nutritious diet. We also hear from Mary, a person living with MS, about her evolving relationship with food.
Presenters
Adrian Stone is a qualified nutritionist with over 10 years of experience. He is the co-founder of Living Holistic Healthopens in new tab. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) and is a member of the National Institute of Integrative Medicineopens in new tab (NIIM) and Human Research Ethics Committee. opens in new tab
Mary Webb is a person living with MS.
Dr. Yasmine Probst is an Associate Professor with the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciencesopens in new tab at the University of Wollongongopens in new tab and Research Fellow at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. She holds dual Masters degrees in Dietietics and Health Informatics and is recognised as an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australiaopens in new tab and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute for Digital Healthopens in new tab. Yasmine holds a current Senior Research fellowshipopens in new tab with MS Australia. As a person living with MS, her research and teaching focuses on nutrition for people living with MS.
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