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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 Liri S

May 2, 2018

There were so many interesting things one could learn from this course, things that are helpful to every individual on their everyday life.

By Ichim D

Mar 19, 2017

Conscious eating plus a few recipes. I loved it as it was short enough to finish in an afternoon and have the key point stick to your mind.

By Maricarmen L

Feb 7, 2016

This is a must! Good tips and advices to gain health by the food you eat and the way you eat. Great teachers, short videos, easy to follow.

By Lee N X

Apr 27, 2023

very informative and educational. i personally love food science so this course was amazing. the duration of the course was just nice too.

By Nowshad N

Jun 29, 2022

GREAT COURSE! Enjoyed the exchanges between Professor Pollan and the MADAM. Sugar is bad, but cann't seem to give up McConnell's. Not yet.

By 陆远梅

Mar 5, 2022

I like Maya very much. Her style is just Audrey Hepburn.The class is consise and practical, it is very welcome in China. Thank you again.

By Teresa p

Feb 17, 2021

A great introduction to food and health for people who no little to nothing! Questions are quite easy and videos are easy to follow along.

By Raman K J

Jan 15, 2021

This course taught me so much about how food and health are interrelated . This also changed my way of eating as well as daily lifestyle .

By Схашок С А

Nov 30, 2020

It was really a big pleasure to watch all this videos, and the great thing is that I have now such wonderful recipes from Maya! Thank you!

By Luis M

Aug 27, 2020

Muy buena informacion para los q queremos alimentarnos mejor o en vias de ser nutricionistas. Un curso básico pero completo. Lo recomiendo

By Ganesh B

Jul 27, 2020

Excellent. There is thorough research behind these simple techniques.We are enjoying the food and not the ingredients.Thank you professor.

By Harini M

Jul 16, 2020

I really found this course very informative. It really helped me realize and think about the food we eat more in-depth. Thank you so much!

By Puja S

May 6, 2020

A great course to understand nutritional value of a food and the value of home cooking and how it is related to your health and happiness.

By Valentina V C

Mar 16, 2019

Un curso completo que te enseña toda la franja historica de lo que fuimos gracias a la comida y en lo que ahora nos estamos transformando.

By Olga L M

Mar 7, 2019

I love this course, Maya is a tremendous teacher; she has a lot of knowledge and explains the key elements in an easy way! I recommend it!

By Karl D

Jan 15, 2018

Very easy to understand and memorable long after course has ended, definitely recommend it to anyone interested in improving their health.

By Deleted A

Nov 30, 2017

Good overview about food (incl. macros and micros), health and general education about nutrition. And you get nice recipes to try at home.

By Jillian T

Sep 9, 2017

This course has a lot of good information without being overwhelming. It will whet your appetite to learn more about health and nutrition.

By Khush B

Aug 12, 2023

This course helped me a lot in understanding the basic concepts of Food and Nutrition while encouraging the significance of healthy diet.

By Ifeoma E

Jul 2, 2023

Good reading and good learning. i have gained a lot of experience and am really ready to make a lot of life changes in my food and diet.

By olagolden S

May 6, 2023

This course should be ingrained into major school curriculum for general health care workers, and other people interested in their health

By Kelly C

Apr 30, 2021

Excellent class. Even as someone who has a lifelong interest in nutrition, I learned quite a few new things. The videos were excellent.

By Minh H

Mar 12, 2021

I really like this course. It gives me some tips for choosing food and the basic information of the relationship between food and health.

By Fatema S

Dec 27, 2020

Amazing content and best teachers. Big thanks to Ms Maya Adams and Mr Michael Pollan for making this journey interesting and informative.

By Charly C

Sep 10, 2020

Muy buena información para tomar decisiones y hacer cambios en tu dieta. Sencillo de entender para personas sin conocimientos en el área.