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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.

KW

Mar 10, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

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By ramiz k

Apr 15, 2020

Helpful course on understanding the crucial things about the food we eat, also on how can we cultivate healthy eating habits.

By Pallavi V

Dec 16, 2020

The course gives you a basic insight to food and nutrition and the basic behavioral changes are required for a healthy life.

By Suzilene A

May 21, 2020

Simple and very elucidative. With a simple language and terms drive us to desmistify our concept and idea of eat and health.

By Mohamed E

Dec 30, 2019

a Great course, yet i would've like to be given much more science explaining why the encourage or discourage certain things.

By Aditya K

Jun 13, 2022

I know it was just an introduction but course was really very short. Could have explored more about carb, fat and proteins.

By Debra M

May 9, 2020

Brief but enjoyable course. Well presented and informative. Especially liked the segments which included Michael Pollan.

By Aarthi R

Nov 14, 2017

Good initiative to bring awareness about food because i believe that "we are, what we eat". thank you for wonderful course.

By Annelise E

Aug 24, 2017

very useful information, perhaps more scientific content to make it more challenging than just social effects of nutrition.

By Amna A

Nov 17, 2022

ميزة الدورة تجعلك تغير نمط حياتك للأفضل من الجانب الغذاء والصحة، والدورة توعوية لتجنب كثر من الامراض وبالأخص السمنة والسكر

By Amelia Y

Jul 13, 2022

A bit too focused on promoting Pollan's books, but in general the course was enjoyable and Maya is an excellent presenter.

By Monica L

Nov 4, 2020

Interested course and I have learned a lot of new ricipes. Keep up the good work.

Question

Do I have to pay for the course?

By Ernie L ( L

Nov 2, 2020

It was a somewhat informative course. I thought most of it was common sense. I gave it four stars because it was too easy.

By Dafne E M

Jun 15, 2020

It was good, they promise what it appeared on the title. I love the healthy diet Maya give to us at the end of the course.

By Neha N S

Jun 10, 2020

It is a beautiful course , it gives us an insight about why food plays an important role to lead a healthy and happy life.

By Deepanshu B

Dec 9, 2020

The course is really educational and duration is very less. Should give more real life examples for better understanding.

By Ella M

May 21, 2020

It was a really enjoyable course. The material was not difficult and the content was informative.

Super easy and carefree

By Maria P V G

May 11, 2020

It helps a lot with what food to choose, how to take better care of yourself and how to feel satisfied with what you eat.

By Shouvik B

May 8, 2020

Scientific matters explained in a very lucid and friendly way. Easy for learning to all ages of people. Excellent course.

By Haysha S

Jul 24, 2017

This was a great introductory course. It gives you a good basic outline of nutrition, and some practical tips and recipes

By Rodolfo W

Feb 18, 2016

Would have enjoyed to have been shown examples of breakfast, lunch, and dinners for people that are just getting started.

By Genetta A H

Oct 19, 2022

Good course, but did not present any information new to me. There are some errors in the close caption for the videos.

By Asnath M S

Sep 23, 2022

its was veryinformative in terms of nutritional labels and the way we see processed food as healthy choice but its not.

By Ayoub S

Jun 1, 2020

highly recommanded as introductory to healthy food. General ideas that give enthousiasm to learn more about the subject.

By MURACCIOLI

Dec 18, 2018

Very informational. Some videos seemed a bit easy but I guess it is needed to remind the basic principles ! I enjoyed it