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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

KW

Mar 11, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

EV

Aug 25, 2020

This course really changed the way i look at food. Honestly made me more conscious of what I consume and what I let my family consume. Thank you for the wonderful knowledge you shared, Dr. Maya Adam.

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By 周少英

Feb 1, 2020

Great lessons! Give some hints to start small changes in your diet habits and daily life. Enjoy watching the cooking videos, very useful!

By Aravindh M

Jul 11, 2019

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". I would suggest this course to all those who wish to take good care of their health.

By Tamara M

Feb 27, 2019

Very educational. Perhaps not as detailed as I thought it would be, but casts a very good view of key issues around health and nutrition.

By Jiajing G

Jan 19, 2018

Highly recommended. Interesting topic and high quality content about food, health, and life style! Like the instructor and her cute kids!

By Roman S

Sep 11, 2017

Real great information!!! Its more of eating a balanced mean and spending quality time at the dinner table with family and/or loved ones.

By youssef m a g a

Jul 14, 2017

I absolutely loved the style; it was not boring at all and it was just so easy to go through AND it contained really good information too

By Preetivardhan G

May 27, 2017

Course gives you a larger perspective on healthy living and dietary practices rather than stuffing you with all the detailed information.

By Monica I C C

Feb 17, 2017

I love learn about food and health, the explanation of the concepts were didactic and entertained. I'll definitely recommend this course.

By Radha j

Nov 12, 2016

Very insightful course. I think every one should take this course regardless of whether the are interested in nutritional science or not.

By Oliver_Xia

Mar 16, 2016

It's a great short course! It changed my wrong eating concepts. I will eat more vegetables and fruits instead of highly processed food.

By Xin J

Jan 7, 2025

This course is too short. I learned some basic concepts in health. Even though originated from Stanford, I don feel it is strong enough.

By Mutiara P

Aug 9, 2024

with this course, I can understand more about food and its health effects on the body and also this course is very useful in daily life.

By Anjalee W

Jan 13, 2024

I think this course is suitable for everyone. We can learn about health issuses as well as importance of home cooking and it's benifits.

By Maulidia R

Nov 4, 2022

This is a very eye-opening course, I like how it's all scientifically based yet so simple. I hope I can apply the tips on my daily basis

By Lương N Đ

Oct 2, 2022

This course was a good review of general health and nutrition with added information. Food design very nice and delicious !! I love it!

By Alejandra A

Nov 4, 2021

Clearly and important informacion about habits of eating healthy and put in practice on your regular style of living. Thank you so much.

By Pablo C

Mar 18, 2021

This course is straight to the point and provides essential information that everyone should know and apply to their everyday lifestyle.

By Silvana A G P

Feb 15, 2021

It was an amazing courses that catch all my attention in nutrition and encourage me to share this useful lessons with friends and family

By Penny W

Jan 23, 2021

I loved this course because I already had some knowledge of nutrition, but this course explained the why and how to many of my questions

By Nagendranath Y R

Jan 18, 2021

Hi Guys, This is the best course to understand how to plan our diet, daily lifestyle and mindset. Thanks Maya for this wonderful course.

By Paul M

Aug 18, 2020

As a basic introduction to nutrition and to the importance of healthy eating, really good. accessible, simple, well organised. Thankyou.

By Fariha K

Jun 7, 2020

This course is very informative for healthy eating behavior ,maintaining a healthy life. I enjoy doing this course and clear my doubts .

By Ana E S

Apr 25, 2020

Buenísima inversión de tiempo. Gracias por promocionar recursos de manera gratuita, no dudo que invertir en un curso es la mejor opción.

By Marise L

Jun 21, 2019

Especially valuable for those starting to develop an interest in health and nutrition. Looking forward to more courses on these subjets.

By 石宇璐

Jun 21, 2019

It offers a clear introduction to food and health, pretty easy to understand, and the suggestions are quite feasible in our daily lives.