Join Sharon McRae's Columbia, MD Forks Over Knives Group for a special lecture by Dr. Jyothi Rao, integrative physician at Shakthi Health and Wellness, and she will be discussing cortisol levels and managing stress. The lecture will be delivered along with an organic buffet brunch hosted by GreenFare Organic Café on March 25th from 12 noon - 2:30pm.

Dr. Jyothi Rao, MD, ABAAHP, FAARFM, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She received her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her internship and residency at the prestigious New England Medical Center (Tufts) in Boston. Before opening Shakthi Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Rao practiced medicine in New York and Maryland.

“I believe knowledge is empowerment and focus my practice on wellness and prevention. Through this partnership in health, my patients and I work together to optimize their health and vitality.”

A strong proponent of holistic medicine, Dr. Rao is certified in Medical Acupuncture from UCLA. She is also certified in Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, which is a personalized assessment of cardiac and pulmonary disease.

Local, seasonal, and delicious, GreenFare prepares fresh vegetables in dishes designed for optimal health without added salt, oil, or sugar. 'Eat Your Way to Good Health' and enjoy the companionship of others on this amazing journey.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under, and will end on Monday, March 19th at 2pm.

The GreenFare Buffet will include:

Entrees:

• Organic Lemon Leek Mushrooms Soup

• Organic Spring Balsamic Greens and Orange Salad

• Organic Cauliflower and Wild Rice Pilaf

• Organic Vegetable and White Bean Hash

• Organic Creamy Garlic Polenta, Green Peas and Chard

• Organic Fava Beans Ratatouille

Dessert:

• Organic Ginger Matcha Panna Cotta (soy)