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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!

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

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By Vishwajeet M

Jul 28, 2017

Great course, for anyone who wishes to understand their food better, and make changes to their dietary habits. Very simple but really useful course.

By Deleted A

Apr 29, 2017

I love the course! It's a great introduction on how to eat healthy. I've been meaning to know more about nutrition and this is a great first step :)

By Olivia

Apr 19, 2017

I always enjoy any course that Maya does. I love that she keeps it simple and provides us with videos of her cooking these simple but amazing meals.

By Mohamed L

Oct 16, 2016

A great course. Gives helpful information on how to eat right, what is a healthy diet and how to manage healthy food intake.

Simple and informative.

By piya s

May 5, 2016

THIS IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VERY WORTHY TO LEARN! AND VERY USEFUL FOR DAILY LIFE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS CLASS. i WILL BE HEALTHIER PERSON,

By Дима

May 14, 2024

Познавательный курс мне очень понравился, узнал много чего интересного и полезного, советую всем кто хочет улучшить качество жизни и быть здоровым.

By Polina S

Jan 8, 2024

Very helpful information, with good visualisation for better learning. Thank you very much for making this course and making it available for free!

By LADY A R R

Oct 9, 2023

Es un curso excelente! Muy excelente, me ha ayudado a comprender acerca de comer saludablemente y ayudar a mis familiares y amigos. Muy agradecida.

By Kristi H

May 7, 2023

As a food professional, I found this program very valuable and I would recommend it to any one interested in be empowered by good eating practices.

By Leonardo M C

Aug 9, 2022

Excelent, clear and gives an interesting point of view about how can people improve their life styles and health through a better food consumption

By patricia c

Oct 26, 2021

It is excelent!!! Throught it , I have contact with you , and I can improve my English knowledge !!! Thank you very much for this oportunity!!!!!

By Julian S

Jul 24, 2020

It was excellent and really interesting. I have learnt a lot especially the are of processed foods and the nutrients from food.

Thank you very much

By Roman S

Jun 2, 2020

Very interesting videos and recipes. Now I know the simple secret of healthy diet: eat food, not too much, mostly plants. Thanks to Michael Pollan!

By Nguyen L H P

Jun 2, 2020

All the basics of choosing food and becoming healthier are there. The insights about fat and sugar are mind changing. I will apply them right away.

By fabian m

May 4, 2020

ME GUSTO EL CURSO ADEMAS NOS DAMOS CUENTA DE LO IMPORTANTE QUE ES LA NUTRICIÓN, QUIERO SABER SI PUEDO COMPRAR LA CERTIFICACION EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO

By Jess H

Apr 19, 2020

I find the course very helpful and informative, I like the way how Dr. Maya Adam and Dr. Michael Pollen present knowledge about food and nutrition.

By Desiree O K

Apr 17, 2018

Information made simple. What a great logic for people suffering from obesity. Such great tips with a science background that is easy to understand

By Sheila

Aug 31, 2017

Excellent course very insightful

everything was explained in a very pleasant manner looking forward to taking another course

sincerely

Sheila E Mack

By chelsea c

Aug 26, 2017

Good Intro course. I really liked the recipe in week 5. However, I wish there are more in-depth knowledge. But overall a really good intro course .

By Aasiyah G

May 2, 2017

This is a very enjoyable course for beginners interested in nutrition/health. I would really like to see another course to follow this introduction

By Manar M

Jun 18, 2016

i enjoyed this course its very benefiting , i didn't fee like i was taking a course , more like taking tips from someone who cares so much about me

By Heloisa T B

Mar 4, 2016

I really liked the course. It presents simple and yet very good and applicable principles that I'm trying to apply in me everyday meals. Thank you!

By Bo Y

Feb 20, 2016

Broadened my perspectives regarding what should we eat and how we eat everyday: Eat (real) food, not too much, mostly plants. Excellent course!!!!!

By Peter C

Feb 3, 2016

This is a really well thought out course with plenty of sound advice. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone who cares about their health.

By Loïck D

Jun 1, 2024

J'ai adoré c'était vraiment super J'ai appris beaucoup de choses qui me seront très utile et également quelques recettes que je pourrais appliquer