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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

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.

SR

Jul 12, 2022

learned alot on this course. Very knowledgeable and full of healthy recipes. Great way to start your goal. Along with excersice and healthy eating you are on your way to a great healthy mind and body.

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By eurico c

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Nov 18, 2022

Very informative, making very clear the difference between food and nutrients. Also liked very much the teacher and her interviewee! And the recipes and the kids! One could almost smell the herbs and taste the delicious dishes!

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By Patrick D

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May 4, 2021

It really transformed my understanding of food as well as got me to know how to prepare quality food as a result I have become a mini master chef of the house, my wife is over the moon given my active participation in the kitchen

By M. A L C

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Jan 15, 2021

Excelente curso! Súper recomendable! no pueden dejar de hacerlo!!!Nos cambió la mirada respecto de la alimentación, compra consumo y hábitos. Desde que lo terminé mi familia se alimenta mejor, nos hemos estado sintiendo mejor !!!

By Maria E M

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Apr 24, 2020

Me encanto la experiencia y la dinámica a pesar que uno sabe ciertas cosas, ha sido bastante ilustrativo y enriquecedor. Maya es muy dulce y explica super pausada y claramente. Lo disfruté muchísimo, ahora a aplicar lo aprendido!

By Joel

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Jul 16, 2019

Very informative, engaging, easy to follow and gives practical advice and inspiration to improve life. I certainly feel much more inspired and equipped to cook more, maintain a healthier diet and enjoy the benefits it will being.

By Oliver

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Jun 24, 2019

The contents of the whole lessons are fun and useful, I am very glad and grateful to choose this course. The next step for me is to learn how to do the real cook, hope I can do it! thanks, thanks this course, thanks Maya Adam, MD

By Ana B J D

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Mar 18, 2019

Estoy muy feliz por haber concluido este curso, me es de gran ayuda toda esta información que recibí. Es verddadera mente maravolloso para mí poder acceder a estos espación donde el conocimiento es tan accesible.

Muy agradecida!

By Francie R L L

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Jan 28, 2019

No pensé de que detrás del problema de la obesidad se encontraban temas vinculados con el hábito alimenticio, la manipulación de los alimentos por parte de las empresas. Estoy muy contenta con lo que voy aprendiendo hasta ahora.

By Aracelis G

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Aug 7, 2016

I liked this course, it explained the basics about the healthy food and what are the best choices. It is really helpful for people who don't know about the topic and want to learn how to start to make changes for healthy foods.

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2016

it was not too difficult for me who is non-native English speaker to understand what they teach and tell me. In addition, thinking about health is a really important topic in our lives. I am glad to take this course. thank you.

By Nuri K

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Jan 23, 2016

Information is very straight forward and short, which is very good for people, who claim they do not have time. I think this course sums up and clarifies many things I watched and learned over the years in a very orderly manner.

By Glenn P

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Feb 1, 2024

I now feel that when I go grocery shopping that I can make informed decisions on what to purchase so that I can live a healthier life style. I greatly enjoyed the class and the bonus recipe at the end is very nice. Thank you.

By Vera N

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Jan 30, 2023

very good course,very well taught,videos and transcripts were super important in retaining and reviewing info. Gave a good explanation of all objectived. Would be locating coures this instructor teaches for futture traing.

By Paula A P

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Mar 7, 2022

a escolha de alimentos saudáveis e necessarios para manter uma boa saude e essencial, atraves deste curso aprendemos a ser determinantes com qual tipo de alimentação e adequada para todos, de forma pratica, economica e saudável

By Irlene B

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Jul 14, 2020

Loved both the professor and guest speaker. As a food fanatic, this course really shifted my perspective on what healthy food was really all about. This course also contained some great, actionable tips for a healthy lifestyle!

By Vitaliia D

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Jan 4, 2018

The Introduction to Food is very helpful. I found it rational and logical. Though I would recommend to add some recipes that are not so rich in fat and especially eggs. There should be more recipes which are steamed, not fried.

By Tiffany T D

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Jan 26, 2017

It's a really nice course about food and how to consume healthy food instead of processed foods to maintain health and longevity. basic for people with little knowledge, but enough to make you want to start eating more healthy.

By Nadir J

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Aug 10, 2023

It is indeed a huge pleasure to participate in this wonderful course. I learned so much things about food and health that changed the way that I eat. I recommend this course to anyone who is intersted of getting a good health.

By Raisa A

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Sep 28, 2021

it's really amazing how dr Maya Adam described the connections between food and health in such an easy flow and also gave examples on how to cook healthy food thoroughly. such a fun course! thanks coursera and dr. Maya Adams!

By Влад

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Dec 19, 2020

Very useful. Although the topic of meat is in my opinion not inspected enough.

All in all, you will learn how and why you should eat a healthy, balanced diet without sacrificing enjoyment and using a great amount of constraint.

By Taciana V

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Dec 16, 2020

The course presents in a very simple way how we can improve our daily diet with small changes. It teaches how to choose ingredients, how to read labels and that cooking is not rocket science and only gets better with practice.

By Rashi K

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Jul 9, 2020

It was really useful and easy to understand the recipes are really good. People who are in the field of nutrition and apart from those who just want know more about health eating and good diet you get to learn a lot of things.

By Desiree B

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May 29, 2020

This was such an informative and interesting course! I wish there was more! Thank you for such easy to digest information and helpful tips to help people understand the importance of nutrition and having healthy eating habits.

By Mabel H

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Apr 10, 2018

I learnt a lot in this amazing course, many important facts in my diary life, like the way to prepar my meals, and the nutritional real facts, so instead of buying processed food I'll definitely prepare my own healthier food.