
Explore plant-based vegan nutrition through video lessons and downloadable class notes, with mindful moments, links to free documentaries, books, and research studies, and use speed playback to stay on track.
Explore how plant-based protein supplies all essential amino acids with beans, tempeh, tofu, and grains, meeting daily needs. Debunk myths about soy while highlighting plant protein's fiber and anti-cancer phytochemicals.
Explain how carbohydrates fuel brain and muscles, highlight complex carbohydrates from whole grains, legumes, and beans, and describe fiber, glycemic index, and their impact on energy balance and health.
Explore plant-based fats: differentiate omega-3 sources, omega-6 balance, and the role of fats in wellness; learn to obtain EPA/DHA from algae and prefer whole foods over added oils.
Discover g bombs: greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, seeds, and nuts, and how cruciferous vegetables and smoothies promote anti-cancer benefits, longevity, and immune health.
Explore mock meats, their flavor and umami, and learn how cravings influence plant-based choices, with label reading tips and environmental/health considerations.
Discover how vitamin B12, iron, and zinc work in a vegan diet and how to optimize absorption with fortified foods and select supplements.
Explore calcium and vitamin D in a plant-based diet, debunking the dairy bone myth and highlighting calcium sufficiency from fortified soy milk, tofu, greens, and exercise.
Vitamin d acts as a hormone that supports bone density, muscle, immune, nervous, and glucose metabolism; learn about deficiency signs, testing, sun exposure, and vegan algae-based D3 alternatives.
Iodine is an essential trace nutrient that supports thyroid hormones and metabolic rate. Aim for 150 micrograms daily (220 during pregnancy) from seaweeds like nori, wakame, dulse, and iodized salt.
You will gain practical, informative and interesting information about the vegan (plant-based) diet that you can use to become healthier and happier. This course is perfect if you want to learn more about the vegan diet, if you are struggling with health challenges, want to gain more energy or even lose weight. Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, pescetarian, or omnivore you will benefit from learning about common nutrition misconceptions. Parents with vegan and vegetarian children and teens will also appreciate this course as you gain the knowledge and confidence to support your children in their chosen diet and lifestyle. You will be provided with wonderfully presented, downloadable course notes with links to further resources and references, in addition to sample menus showing nutrient figures for key nutrients. You will gain confidence in reading and understanding food labels, and gain insights into different vegan supplements. Key nutrients covered include protein, carbohydrates, fats (including omega 3, EPA/DHA), iron, calcium, vitamin D and Vitamin B12. You will gain valuable insights into phytonutrients (plant nutrients) and green smoothies. Your teacher is an accredited, degree-qualified Naturopath and Mind Kinetics Coach. A published author, she also holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and has been a trainer and assessor for students studying the Advanced Diplomas of Nutrition and Naturopathy.