In this deliciously fun and in-depth talk, Sanaa Abourezk takes a trip to discover and learn about bulgar. This ancient grain helps both your health, and your pocketbook. By looking at the power of a simple "peasant grain", Abourezk shows that we have the ability to improve our health, financial savings, and quality of life by choosing to eat bulgar. Sanaa Abourezk is a Gourmet Chef, Restauranteur, Author, Nutritionist, Blogger Passionate about the art of cooking and teaching cool recipes.
Sanaa owns and operates a popular Middle Eastern Restaurant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering and a Masters degree in Nutrition.
She attended cooking school in Florence, Italy, as well as the Cordon Bleu Baking School in Paris, France.
She has worked as a nutrition adviser for the South Dakota Department of Health, where she advised clients on nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating.
A talented creator of healthy and delicious recipes, she has published three cookbook: Secrets of Healthy Middle Eastern Cuisine, Oh Boy, I Can’t Believe it’s Soy!, and Gluten Free Mediterranean.
Sanaa is passionate about developing recipes tailoring to certain dietary needs such as veganism and celiac disease. These recipes, however, can be enjoyed by anyone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx