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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

SF

Jul 20, 2023

Provides basic information regarding macronutrients, the ideal proportions of various kinds of food in our diet, the importance of having home-cooked food, reading nutrition labels on food items, etc

AE

Jun 22, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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By H S

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Feb 4, 2018

easy to understand.

useful for watching your daily diet.

By Christina

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Jul 22, 2017

Very informative and well designed introductory course!

By Sherif T

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Sep 28, 2016

The course really changed my life .. i highly recommend

By Maureen M

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Feb 6, 2016

Straight forward facts presented in an engaging format.

By Anna S

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Feb 3, 2016

It was pretty basic, but great and very interesting!!!!

By OZAN K

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Jan 22, 2016

It was great to have Michael Pollan. Thank you so much.

By Taciane

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Jun 30, 2025

Very happy basic understanding of a amazing food world

By Laraib

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Feb 17, 2025

knowledgeable and amazing course... i enjoyed it a lot

By Marily B P

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Jan 30, 2025

Curso maravilhoso! Aprendi muito e adorei as receitas!

By Leon S

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Jan 25, 2025

I learnt so much about people's relationship with food

By Olga G

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Dec 23, 2024

I am inspired by this course and learned a lot of new.

By Pavi P

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Nov 7, 2024

I understand all things from maya mam and prof Michael

By Jutawan B P

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Aug 26, 2024

Iam learn a lot to make a good food, it's interesting!

By Nina S

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Jul 31, 2024

Ini sangat membantu saya untuk mencari experience baru

By advgursimran s

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Jul 28, 2024

It is related to health, very good and helpful course.

By María P S T

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Jun 20, 2024

Thanks for the course its very interesting and usefull

By Sandra J J

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Oct 21, 2023

Extremely informative and practical in everyday life.

By dragomir t

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Jun 13, 2023

Very helpful in acknowledging information of nutrition

By Чекаленко С В

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Jan 2, 2023

The course was very informative and useful. Thank you♥

By Vanessa T

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Jul 14, 2022

simple and straight fwd, great course to get started!

By Sofio T

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Jun 28, 2022

Very Informative and interesting, everyone should know

By Utkarshini B

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Jun 17, 2022

This is a very nice course for beginners . i loved it.

By Altina M B P

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Apr 12, 2022

Um ótimo e simples curso para aprender a comer melhor.

By Diane D

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Mar 31, 2022

Great beginer course to understanding food and health