Nutrition Class

Nutrition for Real People

~ Removing Obstacles

Our April Class was fantastic! This 3 weekend class will be offered again in Fall of 2010.
Contact Emily if you are interested and want to be notified about the next time this class is offered.

Read testimonials from last class.

Class Syllabus

General Dietary Recommendations – percentages, portions, times of day and frequency for eating, understanding the glycemic index
Foods to Avoid – trans fats, artificial flavors, refined foods and reading labels
Local, Organic and Whole Foods – sources and importance
Understanding the Spleen – a Chinese approach to strengthening the digestion
Energetics of Food – what foods are right for you
Weight Loss – dispelling myths of fad diets
Identifying Food Sensitivities – finding aggravating foods by modifying your diet
Healthy Food Substitutes – sweeteners, caffeine, dairy, and gluten
Cooking Whole Foods – beans, grains, and basic meal preparation, preparing foods in advance
Menu Planning – using the internet, creating your own system that saves you time
Grocery Shopping – a field trip to success
Tips on Cooking – dealing with families’ diverse needs
Healthy Changes – how to make them stick

Requirements

Dietary Log – Keep a record of all foods you eat for 1 week before the 1^st class begins
Watch an assigned movie on the food industry before the 2^nd class
Read labels on all items in your cupboard a fridge before 2^nd class
Cook food to share for your 3^rd class

Registration

Price: $200. A payment plan is available. A $50 registration deposit is required. Contact Emily if you are interested.

Instructor

Emily Yuen, Asian Bodywork Therapist, Dipl NCCAOM
B.A. Applied Asian Medicine, Evergreen State College 2003

Practicing Wholistic Nutrition Since 2002
Yoga Instructor
Owner of Whispering Lotus Healing Center