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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

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

CS

Aug 26, 2019

Very informative and useful. I'm from India and I look forward to study more about nutritional values of different foods. This course gave me a head-start and information to pursue my goal. Thank You!

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By Katherin M L

May 12, 2020

Es muy útil y práctico, da aspectos muy puntuales sobre la alimentación saludable sin dejar de ser completo. Las ideas de receta me parecen un plus maravilloso.

By Andre J

May 4, 2020

Great course, Loved Michael Pollan's documentary on Netflix a while back, so was good to do a course where he expanded on some of his core ideas. Learned a lot.

By Juliana K

Apr 5, 2020

The course is very helpful. This course has made me make informed choices and control my diet. The course should be staged again for other people to enroll in.

By Aziza I

Jul 1, 2019

Super interesting and applicable to everyday life. I was looking for something like this for a month and finally found most of the things easily explained here.

By Ekaterina S

Sep 9, 2018

The course is very clear y very userfull. I hope it helps me to order and improve my cooking y eating habits and benefits for all my family! Thanks a lot, Maya!

By Deleted A

Jul 10, 2017

This is a very practical and basic course, it simplify concepts that we, as nutritionists, tend to complicate to our patients. Recipes are great and motivating.

By Teresa G

Sep 13, 2016

I took this course because I want my family and I to be more healthy. There is a lot of great information, which has helped me to make better lifestyle changes.

By Emöke C

May 29, 2016

A great course for people who are unsure if they are really eating healthy. A plus are the really simple simple but delicious recepies at the end of the course.

By RAFAEL E C S

Jun 20, 2024

es un curso de mucha importancia debe ser obligatorio para estudio escolar desde primaria y secundaria así los jóvenes están con un conocimiento mas amplio

By Nuraninie A A

Aug 4, 2023

I am so grateful to the educator for providing such an excellent explanation. Her concise video is packed with valuable information, and I truly appreciate it.

By Angel L C C

May 22, 2023

Excellent course, it helped me a lot to understand how important nutrition should be to keep my patients and myself healthy. thank you very much for the course

By Jindapa T

Sep 9, 2021

This course is so good and useful for many learner including me. The duration is suitable for introduction course which goes along well with lesson's quality.

By Natalie F

May 16, 2021

I went through the course twice because I found it so interesting and enjoyed it so much! I have implemented alot of what I have learnt to my family meals too.

By अदित्य ש ମ

Aug 5, 2020

A big thank you to the course instructor Maya Adams and for Michael Pollan to share valuable insights on the most significant part of our lives “Food & Health”

By Rashida s

Jul 2, 2020

It's a best course. Everyone should know about basic nutritions which are beneficial for health. Eating healthy and balanced food can protect us from diseases.

By Daivesh S

May 14, 2020

Nice course for beginners. The material and videos were very engaging and easy to understand. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in food.

By Johana M K

May 5, 2020

Very good introduction to food and health. Maya and Paul discussed interesting topics from the scientific and practical life. Loved the recipies, Many thanks!

By Melanie C

Oct 20, 2019

It was amazing now my family and me we eat healthier than the last years, I'm so thakfull. thankyou to give us your time to teach us a lot of nutrition thanks.

By Mara H

Aug 28, 2019

I am training to become a health coach and this course gave me some great information that I can use when coaching clients on developing healthy eating habits.

By Goutham S

Aug 16, 2019

This course has opened my eyes and informed me the right things that I need in this age of information deluge about food and ongoing diet fads. Thanks a lot!!!

By Chi.Giao H

Aug 9, 2017

An interesting and helpful course to pursue. It's not too challenging but providing me a lot of knowledge to improve my diet. Thank you for running the course.

By Jazzmin W

Jan 15, 2017

perfect for a pre nutrition student, someone looking to better understand their weightloss journey, or anyone interested in knowing more about their own body.

By Lilian T

Aug 4, 2016

The videos were interesting and the lecturer captivating. Overall an excellent course and finally the first course that I have been motivated enough to finish!

By felipe b

Jun 11, 2016

Amazing course! It's a great tool to help people choose better foods to eat!

This course can also help people have a better life! Thank you for the opportunity!

By Ana L P S

Feb 14, 2016

It is a starting and refreshing point of view of how can we start to eat healthier without the feeling that we have to put a lot of effort, time and lifestyle.