" Nourishing Health "

W o r k s h o p   s e r i e s

Often the hardest part of making healthy changes is just getting started. Explore! Discover! Incorporate changes! Be Intently Sound! Invest in your well-being by committing to the “Nourishing Health” series of six dynamic experiential sessions. Each session is about 2 ½ hours and builds on the previous one. With a group of others, explore practical aspects of nutrition, use nutrition as a metaphor to discover how to feed the multiple dimensions of wholeness, and learn to incorporate wellness practices into everyday life.

SESSIONS

Week 1:  Dimensions of nutrition

• Associations we have with food, cooking, and eating
• What it means to nourish the body, mind, and soul
• Studies related to nutrition
• Breakfast as a starting point

Week 2:  De-cluttering the pantry

• Effects of clutter in our lives
• What foods our bodies do better without
• Making space and preparing for good nutrition
• Reading and understanding food labels
• Planning and preparing healthy meals despite a busy life

Week 3:  Naturally healthy food choices

• Nature, biorhythms, and seasons of life
• Impact of organic, seasonal, and local on health
• Good choices while weighing pros and cons
• Making good use of the freezer and other convenience devices

Week 4:  Rainbow Eating

• Influence of sun, water, color on food and mood
• Phytonutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins in food
• “Energy” inherent in food and influenced by preparation
• Seasonal body energy and food preparation

Week 5:  Detoxification and Special Concerns

• Recognizing and facing challenges
• Elimination diet and food sensitivities
• Cleansing and support of organ system energies
• Fun and tasty eating despite constraints

Week 6:  Learning from experiences

• Honoring our journey
• Reflections on sessions
• “Polymeal” vs. Super-pill
• Celebration and food