As people search for more nutritious, inclusive, and delicious dining options, there is a growing demand in the foodservice industry for people who understand the fundamentals of plant-based cooking. Our Plant-Based courses guide you in exploring the tools and basic ingredients to have on hand in the plant-based kitchen, meal composition, seasonal menu planning, cultural plant-based cuisine, food safety, allergen awareness, and traditional ingredient substitutions.

This program is designed for individuals seeking to improve their own personal health, as well as chefs, teachers, fitness trainers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals and more, who want to enhance their nutrition skills and education. You will learn the following:

Key concepts covered include:

• The science behind a plant-based diet
• Our Principles of Food and Health
• The role nutrition plays in chronic disease, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune disorders
• The importance of nutrition at each stage of life, beginning with pregnancy through adulthood
• Strategies to support sustainable positive lifestyle change and inspire others
• The psychological reasons we are drawn to unhealthy foods
• How government and industry can affect dietary choices and the environment
• Common topics of concern to athletes and fitness enthusiasts, such as protein consumption
• And much more!