Cooking with Arash: how a wheelchair user cooks and eats foods with Protein

Arash Bayatmakou

In his second live presentation, the C5-6 Incomplete wheelchair user, Arash Bayatmakou, plans to tackle the hot topic of protein on Thurs., Oct. 15th at 5 p.m. PST, straight from the kitchen at his new digs in Walnut Creek that he and his family just moved to. Protein is the buzzword of all buzzwords in the food world, but do you know the best ways to cook it and eat it? How can you make sure you're getting enough of it, but not missing out on other vital nutrients, essential to a body recovering from SCI?

Arash plans to talk through the healthiest and tastiest sources of protein and will share the many tips and tricks he has learned and adopted for shopping, prepping, and saving time so you can easily prepare delicious recipes on your own. His free virtual presentation is part of “NorCal SCI Presents: Virtual is the New Reality Series”, funded through a grant from the Reeve Foundation. But to watch Arash’s live presentation, you must register in advance HERE. Once you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from us which you should keep to access the virtual event.

Arash experienced his SCI in 2012 as a result of a fall. He has given numerous talks and shared his story of perseverance, recovery, and challenging limits to audiences large and small, including his TEDx talk. A Bay Area native, Arash credits his California upbringing for his love of the outdoors, nature, and cooking, activities he still cherishes as he continues to travel, explore and enjoy new experiences. He also serves on NorCal SCI’s Board of Directors.