Healthy Eating Nutrition Classes & Seminars

Seminars are given at Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops; member price is for members of any co-op. To register, call the store directly.

Wedge Community Co-op: 612.871.3993
Lakewinds Natural Foods Co-op: 952.473.0292

Shape Up Your Diet!

Wednesday January 6th
Wedge Co-op
7:00-8:30 p.m.
$22/$18 members

Does your New Year's Resolution include improving your overall health? Simple dietary changes can have a profound impact on your wellbeing. In this class, you'll identify changes that deliver results. You'll also learn to make adjustments to your diet at a pace you can keep. With Jennette's expert recommendations, your resolutions can become your reality.

Please call the Wedge Community Co-op at 612.871.3993 to register.

Getting Off the Sugar Roller Coaster

Thursday January 21st
Lakewinds Co-op
6:30-7:00 p.m.
$22/$18 members

Sweet tooth out of control? Do you often HAVE to have something sweet? You may have the sugar blues. Come learn about the physiological effects of sugar on your body, mind and moods. Sugar addiction is a very real thing, so we'll discuss practical ways to handle binges and cravings without going crazy; it can be as easy as changing your breakfast. You'll also learn about natural sweeteners, and how to incorporate healthy sweetness into your life.

Please call the Lakewinds Natural Foods Co-op: 952.473.0292 to register

Vegetarian?

Wednesday February 3rd
Wedge Co-op
7:00-8:30 p.m.
$22/$18 members

An important and far reaching class for those who are considering becoming a vegetarian, those who already are, or those who cook for someone who is. This class teaches the nutritional basics for vegetarians, how to help prevent common health-related consequences of vegetarian diets, and leads a discussion about the ethical, moral and political issues surrounding the use of animal products.

Please call the Wedge Community Co-op at 612.871.3993 to register.

Handling Heart Health with Nutrition

Wednesday February 10th
Wedge Co-op
7:00-9:00 p.m.
$22/$18 members

Eating the right kinds of food (and avoiding the wrong ones) has a profound effect on the health of your heart. You'll learn how the right mix of fats, vitamins and minerals can help manage current heart-related conditions and protect against new ones. Also on the agenda: compelling research about the benefits of cholesterol and saturated fats and why you shouldn't try to live without them. This class debunks old notions and arms you with important guidelines for heart health.

Please call the Wedge Community Co-op at 612.871.3993 to register.

Stress Busting Food

Thursday February 25th
Lakewinds Co-op
6:30-7:00 p.m.
$22/$18 members

The effects of prolonged stress on our bodies aren't immediately apparent, but stress hormones can cause premature aging and suppress our immune systems, leaving us vulnerable to illness. The right foods can be the first line of defense. This class will reveal which nutrients are needed to handle stress, identify healing foods, and suggest ways to incorporate healthy eating even when we're super busy. Learn to avoid certain foods that contain added stressors. Stressful times call for a simple but effective antidote: powerful foods.

Please call the Lakewinds Natural Foods Co-op: 952.473.0292 to register