Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition & Wellness
Course
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Robyn Nowell
There is a rising trend that people are proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources, the way we look at meat is changing and the consumer demand for plant-based, products and recipes books is unprecedented.
This course revolves around the science and culture of plant-based eating, what has caused its popularity and the evidence that supports it.
Here is the course outline:
1. The Plant KingdomMeet Samantha Gowing, your instructor. In this lesson, Samantha introduces you to plant-based diets and specifically the plant kingdom. |
2. Planting the Seed; Trees of KnowledgeCan the garden make us smarter? |
3. The Protein ParadoxDive into the world of faux foods. |
4. The Comfort ZoneCan we find comfort in plant-based foods? |
5. Approaches to Wellness and the Soul of SoilDiscuss a number of plant-based philosophes and understand the complexities of soil health. |
6. Sustainability and Food MilesHow food miles affect sustainability. |
7. Culinary Plant Families: Bioflavonoids and IndolesDiscover the immune-building compounds found in specific groups of plants. |
8. Culinary Plant Families: Brassicas and SolanaceaeBrassicas and cool-season crops. |
9. Foraging and Feasting from the FieldAre you wild about plants? Let's go foraging. |
10. Your Future of FoodBringing it all together and where to next? |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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Certificate of Completion 2022 |
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Statement of Results |