Whether you're simply interested in the latest cutting edge information on nutrition or are dealing with a specific issue, this workshop series will help you take charge of your nutrition and seamlessly integrate healthy habits into your lifestyle. This 6-week interactive lecture series with Chelsey Millstone, MSH, RDE, begins with a journaling workshop teaching you to tailor your diet to your individual needs. Chelsey will review your journals weekly and introduce new and relevant topics in nutrition providing a solid foundation for you to achieve your goals.
January 26th: Creating Balance Through Journaling
Learn to take charge and become your own nutritionist. This workshop will help you reflect on what you are ACTUALLY eating compared to what you THINK you are eating! You'll learn how to balance healthy carbohydrates, proteins and fats in your diet; decipher nutrition facts and food labels; and discuss the value of food journaling and learn to do it right! Journaling materials are provided.
February 2nd: The Rhythm of Eating
Learn how the ebb and flow of glucose transporters effects your eating patterns throughout your day; understand how this can ultimately affect your body weight and composition.
February 9th: Book Review - Eat, Drink and Be Healthy by Walter Willet
Explore an alternative view to the standard government issued Food Guide Pyramid that is not influenced by the government and dominating food industry. In his book Eat, Drink and Be Healthy, Dr. Willet, a renowned nutrition epidemiologist at Harvard, presents evidence-based guidelines rather than a food industry driven set of recommendations on health and nutrition. This session will touch on the main points in his book and answer questions that arise as you read the material. Some copies of this book will be available for purchase at Body Balance Institute, so let us know if you are interested in purchasing it here.
February 16th: Food, Inc. Documentary Viewing & Discussion
Food, Inc. explores our nation's food industry exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from American consumers. Where is our food actually coming from? Are we really eating healthy when we think we are eating healthy? This workshop will include viewing the film followed by a 30 minute discussion.The next week will also include further discussion and how to apply this information. Plan on staying until 8pm this evening to allow time for movie and discussion. Please note that this movie contains graphic footage of the handling of animals in our food supply.
February 23rd: How to shop at the grocery store.
Learn to navigate the grocery store as we discuss what to throw in and out of your shopping cart. We'll also cover ingredient list misconceptions; explore the facts vs. marketing gimmicks of health claims located on food packaging, and most importantly, discuss what to actually purchase!
March 2nd: Dining out
Restaurant food may taste amazing, but it may make you feel less than wonderful - and pack on extra pounds. Learn key skills to de-code menu lingo so you can enjoy dining out while sticking to your set goals.
Tuesdays at 5:30pm beginning January 26th. Call (904) 223-4079 or email bodybi@gmail.com to register. $210 for all 6 weeks or $40 per class. RSVP to register and hold your spot!
