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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

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

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!

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By Pietro S M

Sep 9, 2023

I took it as a free course and I think it was definitely worth the time! The timeframe of a month is very realistic and if you dedicate yourself to it you are able to do the whole course relatively quickly! I am considering purchasing the certificate.

By Editor A

Sep 24, 2022

IT WAS QUITE HELPFUL COURSE IN THESE MODERN ERA OF JUNK FOOD AND HOW SHOULD BE A GOOD DIET PLAN TO BE MADE AND IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITIONS WHICH ARE HELPFUL TO OUR BODY ,ONCE AGAIN THANKU PROFESSOR FOR CONDUCTION AND DESIGNING SUCH AN EXCELLENT COURSE.

By Isabella M

Feb 26, 2019

Excellent approach to healthy eating. Making it simple, not talking about biochemystry, but focusing in real food and homemade cooking. Thanks a lot Maya and Michael! I will give this simple yet powerfull recommendations to my patients and loved ones.

By Endri H

May 31, 2016

What a wonderful introduction to food and health, simplified so well! I thoroughly enjoyed this course, as it presents the information with clear examples and helps us become more informed consumers for our own, as well as the environment's, benefits.

By Tori C

Jan 20, 2020

This course is giving me incredible insight and understanding of food habits, how to eat well, and a bit of the food politics of why we have the relationship we have with our food.

I absolutely am enjoying it. It is very well organized and digestible.

By Viktoriya M

Feb 3, 2017

Very nice course for introduction to food nutrition. The material was pleasant and easy to follow. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of what they are eating and what can be done to have better and healthier diet.

By Mo B

Jul 25, 2023

Thank you very much , i recpect you more , when you mention Quraan as a source . that’s mean you have scientific safety . again thanks very much <3 i understod every thing and every thing was clear for me , well done Realy its a helpful course .

By Nic P

Jun 27, 2020

EXCELENTE CURSO, ME HA DADO UNA PERSPECTIVA MÁS AMPLIA DE LAS DIETAS, LAS COMIDAS SALUDABLES Y LAS COMPRAS EN LOS SUPERMERCADOS, DEFINITIVAMENTE ESTE CURSO POSIBILITA LAS OPCIONES DE UN NUEVO ESTILO DE VIDA, HÁBITOS SIMPLES Y CONSCIENCIA DE CONSUMO.

By Yamilette P A

Mar 17, 2020

Realmente un curso muy educativo , muy completo para despertar la conciencia a la sana alimentación.

El conocimiento adquirido me ha resultado de mu ho enriquecimiento familiar. Mi familia y yo disfrutamos mucho de lo que se cocina en casa.

Gracias

By Adarsh S

Mar 6, 2019

Super helpful and informative, without being complicated. I feel each and every one of us should have this basic knowledge about the food we eat, and I'm so grateful to the creators of this course for spending the time and effort to put this online.

By Santana N

Jun 27, 2022

I love this course! It has inspired me to learn more about food and health sciences. I have already started by taking notes on this course. I hope to start my health journey by implementing the notes I've taken in my everyday life! Thank you, Maya!

By Jason S

Nov 19, 2020

This is a great introduction to food and health for our Western culture. Navigating misinformation and marketing is diffucult, and this class presents in a accessible way basic and accessible tools for staying healthy or changing unhealthy habits.

By Briana L

Jun 26, 2017

This course was very basic but very helpful. This is really good information to teach in youth high school classes, parenting classes, and general food & health classes. Very easy to understand with reasons why to change your diet and how to do so.

By Brook M

Jan 29, 2016

This course was short, easy to understand, and provides excellent information. I enjoyed it. This might not be new information to some, but I liked this format and think it will appeal to people who like straight-forward talk about food and health.

By Thiruchelvi R

Oct 20, 2020

Hi, this course is very much useful to understand in very crystal clear that what is food and how it influence our health. If we want to stay healthy we want to know what to eat and how much amount? I strongly recommend this course for everyone!!!

By Gustavo M P A

May 3, 2020

Excelente curso, sencillo de comprender pero los conocimientos que uno adquiere son sumamente utiles para la buena salud y alimentacion diaria , obtuve consejos muy utiles para corregir errores que tenia en mi alimentacion, altamente recomentable.

By Tamara R

Apr 20, 2020

I am really satisfied with this course! Teachers made this course very helpful and interesting and I have enjoyed every second of it. Also, this whole course had huge impact on my way of thinking and I am really grateful that you made this course.

By Samlam8557@gmail.com L

Apr 9, 2019

This is a very professional course that allows me to understand how to counsel people with uncoordinated diets and patients with diseases. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular obstruction. this can all be conditioned by diet.

By Joshua S W B

Jun 22, 2017

Was a lot better and simpler than I expected. Gives you real-life, easy to follow pointers that can really change for the better the way you eat, instead of complicated discussions about carbohydrates, proteins, etc. I really enjoyed it. Thanks :)

By Novelia A F

Sep 11, 2023

This course is one of the best choices to kick-off your journey with food and health. Simple, easy to understand, lovely presentation in the cooking session. I am glad took this course in order to get in-depth with food and health related topics.

By Victoria D

Apr 27, 2021

Excelente introducción al tema de nuestra salud, este curso se centra principalmente en los alimentos que consumimos a diario. Los videos son concretos y no te lleva mucho tiempo verlos, si tienes alguna duda acerca del curso, puedes consultarme.

By Elizabeth M

Feb 17, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was clear and easy to understand. I especially appreciated the validation of my cooking habits with onions! I'm really excited for the GF crepes recipe, and grateful for this opportunity to learn.

By DIMITRA M

Dec 14, 2020

Very well explained and to the point! I am really happy that I took this course. I knew most of the things but it really helped me to get an idea of how to transmit the knowledge to other people and my clients (I am a personal trainer).

Thank you!

By Jared

Aug 29, 2020

This is an excellent introduction to food and health. The course focuses on the history of food, specifically in the United States, informs learners how to eat nutritionally, and provides practical steps to improve one's health. Highly recommend!

By CHETTI D P

Sep 13, 2019

nice course after completion of this course you will better to know how the home based food is diff from processed food and what are the causes and draw backs of processed food and after completion of course there will be a cooking workshop also