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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

NI

Dec 5, 2020

Foods and us have a relationship, and this course defines that relationship. Personally, this course provides positive experience for me in regards of food, meal preparation, and eating in moderation.

NK

Feb 24, 2019

It was very informative course. It could have more quizzes and assignments. The way things were explained in the course was quiet interesting. Keep it up!! course. I really like this way of education.

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By Craig O

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Feb 28, 2021

This course is changing my life , and those around me for the better every day!!! The presentation of this spectacular information is truly a gift from God!!! Thank You thank you thank you!!!

By Mohd M

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Nov 21, 2020

Amazing!!!

Best course I’ve taken on health and nutrition.

The videos are really well made and explaining nutrition in a very simple and easy way. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Thank you!!

By Aida N

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May 12, 2020

Agradezco a Dios por la oportunidad de tomar este curso. Aprendí mucho, los maestros son excelentes. Lo que mas me gustó es que los expositores practican lo que están enseñando. ¡Felicidades!

By Juan L A

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Mar 19, 2019

Great introductory course for a fascinating subject which today is more essential than ever, this course is highly recommended and should be taken by everybody to sensibly benefit their life.

By Maria V P

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Jan 25, 2017

It was a very clearly explain introduction to the relationship between Food and health, very practical and applicable way of estimating better eating through home cooking made fun and simple.

By Liudmila C

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Jan 1, 2025

These are my first steps towards understanding the problem of obesity and how to overcome it. The course was very useful, it gave me basic knowledge and inspired me to continue on this path.

By natanan d

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Jul 20, 2024

This course goes wide range of food and nutrition areas and i grasp knowlege to eat healthy diet as mr.Michale pollen says eat food, smaller amount, more of vege, thanks for teaching us maya

By Tianai L

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Jun 8, 2022

This course is super interesting and really applicable to real life. The course is neatly organised so that it is easy to understand and follow through. Thank you professor Adam, I loved it!

By Melissa S

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Mar 22, 2022

I learnt a lot of new things. Maya and Michael were very informative and I really enjoyed Michaels opinions and point of view. I will be adding one of his books to my reading list this year!

By Andrew M

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Sep 24, 2021

I love how much I learned and how simple they made all of the rules about this course, 10/10, I will most likely be purchasing the course and redoing it all because of how much I enjoyed it.

By Sarath

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Jul 10, 2021

helped me allot as i was not aware of these things taught in this course and was not health conscious. food plays a major role in physical , mental health. taking this course helped me allot

By Pamela C

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Mar 19, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, I recommended it to my friend who is a dietitian. I think it would be helpful for people who are interested in making practical, healthy changes to their diet.

By Omolola O

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Jan 12, 2021

Thank you so much for this life changing course.

I am definitely making changes and would eat, feed my family and inspire others to eat healthier foods.

To a great instructor, Maya, thank you.

By Victor K

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Dec 17, 2020

This is not a typical course on nutrition but very applicable to our day-to-day life. I've really leaned a lot about food and health than any other nutrition course or books that I've read.

By Stef

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Dec 2, 2020

Very good introduction that concisely provides the most pertinent facts and practical advice. Well presented and provides further resources for more in-depth studies for interested students.

By Daneisha T A F

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Sep 12, 2020

It was very informative as I am currently enrolled in a Culinary Arts program in my country. it will help with menu planning and putting a healthy spin on food item for my practical classes.

By kamakshi k

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Feb 13, 2020

If someone wants to start learning about Nutriton , they can start from this course as this gives knowledge the basic home cooking skills and nutrition tips that can be applied in daily life

By Maria J S P

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Sep 3, 2018

Thank you! I want more! I'm a psychologist and I'm looking to learn more about nutrition to help myself and others to improve their relationship with food. So if you have more, I'll sign in!

By Amar C

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Aug 4, 2018

Wow! I've never been more encouraged to eat the right kind of food, in moderation, with more veggies! Thank you Maya and your whole team of awesome real food advocates! Blessings to you all!

By Marc C

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Nov 23, 2016

This was a very insightful introduction course,the lecturer was kind of passionate and looked healthy herself,what gives credits to what she says,wish there will be a deeper following course

By Ioana A C

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Apr 22, 2016

Very easy to understand for a person with very little knowledge about nutrition. It provides the basic information and also a start for those who want to start learning about eating healthy.

By Nguyễn C T N

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Sep 4, 2023

this course is so easy to learn and understand. I feel more confident after taking this course as now i have more knowledge about food and nutrients to make nutritious dishes for my parents

By Zeynep M

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Feb 11, 2023

The course was marvelously insightful. Most of the information was explained by giving examples from our daily lives which made the learning process easier and more entertaining. Thank you.

By PHAM O P

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Nov 17, 2021

Le cours est facile à comprendre, facile d'accès sans aller trop loin dans les connaissances ou l'expertise. Cependant, il devrait y avoir plus d'exemples pratiques pour les conseils donnés

By Antonia L

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May 5, 2020

Me encantó, la información es muy precisa y la presentan de manera clara para que cualquier persona pueda entenderla. Motivan a querer seguir aprendiendo y a querer mejorar la alimentación.