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About the Course

Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases in the consumption of heavily processed foods, coupled with cultural shifts away from the preparation of food in the home, have contributed to high rates of preventable, chronic disease. In this course, learners will be given the information and practical skills they need to begin optimizing the way they eat. This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By AnnaMaria J

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Jul 7, 2017

Terrific class - very clear and well detailed for those trying to make informed decisions about what they consume.

By Mahsa H

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Mar 29, 2024

I have learned how to make healthy food deliciously and enjoy my diet. Thank you so much for this amazing course.

By Tanzeela G

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Aug 23, 2023

Very useful information along with interesting and attracting recipe which did not even allow me to blink my eyes

By JOHN C G

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May 4, 2023

very well presented I feel far more confident about the food we eat This is very beneficial for my health

By PGI G S T

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Jan 21, 2023

Excellent. Enjoyable. You should have your own cooking show on Youtube or cookbook. Thank you,Maya and Michael.

By Joe B

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Jul 27, 2022

Great information and presentation. Videos were just the right amount of time and always interesting. Thank you.

By Nhan N

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Jun 6, 2022

Great knowledge explained in concise. I love this course so much and will introduce this course to my colleagues.

By Chavannes W B

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Mar 7, 2022

I'm really glad to know a little about nutrition and nutrients, plant studies and a more balanced vegetable meal.

By Naba F

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Jan 30, 2022

great course for beginners interested in learning about food systems and how their behaviour affects their health

By Bhagyashri B

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Oct 27, 2021

Must go for this course. Learnt and applied lot of basics. Explained very well. I'm glad that I took this course.

By CHRISTIAN S

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Aug 1, 2021

A marvelous course, which helps you understand food and how it benefits us for the long term to have good health.

By Maricarmen P M

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Mar 10, 2021

Un buen curso para crear conciencia y sensibilizarnos, sobre lo que comemos y como elegir mejor nuestras comidas.

By Ramya N

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Feb 14, 2021

Very easy to understand and teaches you portion control , role of plan food and plant based protein for our body.

By Anu A

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Oct 1, 2020

very informative and also makes me reevaluate past decisions I've made concerning my diet and how to improve them

By CÉSAR F B M

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Jul 13, 2020

It's pretty easy to understand everything about this course, highly recommended, learned a lot in a very easy way

By Phil N

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Apr 14, 2020

Very well done. Easy to follow and digest (pun intended!). Good tips. Kept it simple, yet informative. Thank you.

By Emmanuella P

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Apr 13, 2020

I really enjoyed this class. I learned so much about food and nutrition. Things I should've learned in preschool.

By Juan C B

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Apr 12, 2020

Very good, very useful and practical. Each human being must know how to eat properly, so I recommend this course

By Allie G

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Apr 10, 2020

This was a great course. It really helps me see food in a different light. I appreciate that. Thank you so much!

By Jordan S

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Jan 19, 2020

Great course for anyone who wants to be more mindful about their food decisions and some tips on eating healthier

By Anita Z

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Oct 25, 2019

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t and is must watch for those who arent cooking at home often.

By Cintia C

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May 16, 2018

Great foundational course if you'd like to know about basic nutrition and human health. Great practical tips too.

By Emma T

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Jan 20, 2018

Thank you very much for teaching me about basic knowledge about food and health. I found this course very useful.

By Marta K

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Sep 6, 2017

Very basic but at the same time very informative. Great first step to understand the relation of food and health.

By Callum R

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Nov 11, 2016

What every adult should know but currently doesn't. Simple clear guidelines that follow common sense and science.