Moms fear not, young adults we'll show you how to stay nourished!! 

No matter how old our kids are we are always going to worry about their health and whether they are eating right.  But there comes a time when they start to want their independence and start exercising agency.  One of the first ways in which this is manifested is in what and how often they eat.  When we are communing together it is easy to see and notice whether they are eating enough healthy food.  However, when they leave the nest, especially, it becomes almost impossible to know.  We just need to trust that we have empowered them with the right tools to feed and nourish themselves.   But have we???  Does school teach them about nutrition?  If so, how much? And do they know how to apply that knowledge to their own life? 

Many of us didn't grow up in the kitchen, and our mothers never taught us how to cook.   For many of us, the last thing we wanted to do was be in the kitchen with the adults.  Just the same, many of  our young prefer to be somewhere else or be doing something more "fun".  And even if this is not the case, many won't get the nutritional background to make the appropriate choices, no matter how well-intentioned the parents or kids are. 
It is never too late to instill lifelong healthy eating habits though.  As children enter adolescence and they become young adults, it is crucial that we teach them those tools and make them realize the importance of a good healthy daily lifestyle. Good nutrition promotes good physical and mental health, and reduces the risks for obesity and chronic diseases later on in life.   

This course was designed with young adults and adolescents in mind. It is the perfect course for recent graduates ready to move out on their own or for those kids who want more agency in their food choices and would love to learn to cook healthy meals. We will look at the basics of nutrition and cooking essentials with an emphasis on easy, and  quick yet nutritious. The students will learn what a healthy plate looks like, the essential student pantry, and how to meal prep for the week. They will learn how to prepare healthy yet delicious breakfasts, lunch, dinners, and snacks and will leave confident to lead an independent, healthy life on their own.

COURSE OUTLINE

In-Person Classes 

*NOTE:  As per regulations of the rental kitchen and COVID restrictions in place, the maximum participants is 10.  The minimum number of participants is 5.
*ADDITIONAL SESSIONS available upon request, as long as there is a minimum of 5 participants.  So if these times are not good for you, gather your friends and request another session at your convenience.  

Online Classes 

*NOTE:  There is no minimum number of participants per session, but each participant needs to pay individually.  So gather your friends and have fun in the kitchen learning and cooking together!! 

The Importance of Food Education

It is time that we all learn about our personal health and how our food choices can not only affect our own physical body and mental state but also the future of our planet.  Food education empowers the young to have a healthier relationship with food and build lifelong healthier habits. With a solid understanding of how food affects our body we are more likely to make wiser food choices, which will affect our personal health and environmental well-being throughout our lifetime.