These classes will be taught at Earthfare in Ballantyne on Wednesdays Aug. 5- Sept. 9, 2009, 7 to 8:30pm. The price is $90 for 6 classes or $25 for individual class. Enjoy and pass it on!
Healthy cooking classes based on Nourishing Traditions
A 6-wks mix of theory and class demonstration allowing you to get comfortable
with new techniques focusing on preparing food as quickly as possible for
maximum nutrition and easiest digestibility; how to get into a routine; ideas
for monthly meal planning, budgeting and food purchasing.
The classes and preparation methods are taken and adapted from the book
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon.
Week 1: Introducing fermented foods: Cultured dairies: how to make yogurt,
creme fraiche, whey, cream cheese, butter and buttermilk. This is a building
block to all the other classes.
Week 2: Fruits and veggies. How much to consume and how to achieve easiest
assimilation and digestion. Introducing the Dirty dozens and Organic produce.
Demonstration of lacto-fermented fruits and vegetables.
Week 3: How to make bone broth from scratch - the ultimate recovery food.
Discussion about Osteoporosis and bone health. Demonstration of blended
vegetable soup using bone broth. Also how to make delicious and healthy salad
dressing.
Week 4: Soaking and sprouting of grains, legumes, seeds and nuts How to
prepare grains and legumes for sprouting. Introducing the 2-step process for
grain soaking. Demonstration of bread baking and flour product. Discussion about
the different grains and their properties.
Week 5: Soaking and sprouting of grains, legumes, seeds and nuts See week 4
plus Discussion and features of Spices in cooking for health and flavor
enhancement.
Week 6: Discussion about tonics and superfoods. How to make Kombucha, and beet
kvass. Recommendation of health supplement to complement a healthy diet.
About Catherine: she holds a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and am an active
member of the American Association of Nutrition Consultant (A.A.N.C). She has been successfully operating a private health practice for 7 yrs using homeopathy, yoga and healthy cooking and shopping as modalities to restore health.
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Atwood CNC
beHealthy@carolina.rr.com
704-277-8166