Online Whole Food Nutrition & Plant-Based Cooking Seminar - October 2022

About the Course: This course will teach you the basics of nutrition science focusing on whole foods as well as plant-based culinary skills. This course consists of four modules, each with a pre-recorded 25-minute lecture and a 2-hour live cooking class. All course content including lectures, links to join the live classes, menus, recipes, and grocery shopping lists, will be available to participants via a Canvas learning page. Participants may take an optional quiz at the end of the course to review concepts learned. Participants that pass the quiz will receive a certificate of completion. Course Learning Objectives & Goals Throughout this course, you will learn basic nutrition science concepts including how to utilize plant-based proteins, how to incorporate herbs and spices and their importance to your overall health. You will also learn about a plant-based diet that supports your gut health, as well as intuitive eating concepts. Participants will gain experience in plant-based cooking and creating menus with a focus on balance and variety in nutrition. At the end of this course, participants will have learned: -Introduction to nutrition science -Meeting your protein needs using plant-based proteins and how to cook with them -How to create plant-based menus that are balanced and nutritious -The basics of herbs and spices, health benefits, and how to use them in your cooking. -How a nutrient-dense plant-based diet can help with addressing inflammation and gut health -The basics of incorporating intuitive eating practices into your life. See less