The Nourishing Well: Cooking Classes


	Learn How to Incorporate Whole Foods into Your Life What is a healthy whole foods diet? Staples of the whole foods diet What are the benefits of a whole foods diet? Our Calendar of Classes Learn How to Incorporate Whole Foods into Your Life Marilyn teaches cooking classes to help individuals understand their own condition, environment and lifestyle so they can choose the best diet to promote their health. Her group, private or semi-private classes compliment Asian and macrobiotic theory of energy and food with cooking techniques from cultures all over the world. Marilyn's techniques lay a basis of whole foods cooking for any diet, be it vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, meat-eating, or any variation you choose to follow. Classes are available at all levels -- beginner, intermediate, advanced. Marilyn's former students include well-known whole foods chefs, Christina and Robert Pirello, Lindsay Gilmour and Geraldine Walker. top What is a healthy whole foods diet? Whole foods are the foundation of a healthy diet. Numerous cultures have sustained themselves on these foods for centuries. Today, we modernize these approaches to life based on the stresses, pace and pollution we face in our world. top Staples of the whole foods diet: Whole grains and whole grain products Beans and bean products Vegetables Sea Vegetables Fruits Nuts Seeds Vegetarian sources of protein Chemical and hormone free animal products No chemically processed foods No refined sugar top What are the benefits of a whole foods diet? Nourishes body, mind and spirit--It has been known throughout centuries that certain foods open energy channels, calm specific areas and literally nourish us on all levels. Prevents disease--The food we eat is the foundation of our health. Naturally produced, chemical--free sources of nutrients, minerals, protein, fats, and complex carbohydrates create a strong immune system and boost energy. Alleviates illness--While diet is just one part of altering the state of illness, whole foods are known to help alleviate most any disease. top