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Wellness classes are presented onsite at local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations. each class is designed to last approximately one hour allowing for discussion and questions. The most popular classes are listed below. However, new classes are being created on a regular basis upon requests from clients like you.
If there is a wellness topic you would like to learn more about but don't see it on the list below, contact Beth at 859.609.2959.
Label Reading - This class focuses on how we can be deceived by marketing strategies, the importance of checking the nutritional information and ingredient list, and tips on how to be a more conscious consumer.
Optimizing Energy – The foods we eat have a considerable impact on our energy levels. This class covers the best foods to fuel our busy lives, best exercise practices and lifestyle changes which can help to increase and stabilize stamina.
Nutrition 101 – This class covers the basics of nutrition including: complex ‘vs’ simple carbohydrates, healthy fats ‘vs’ not so healthy fats, ideal proteins, the importance of fiber, vitamins and minerals. We also discuss why a combination of these essential nutrients is so important to our health.
Organic ‘vs’ Conventional Foods – These days there is so much discussion around organic foods and whether or not they are worth the extra expense. This class discusses what foods you may want to consider buying organic and the foods which are good to buy conventionally. We will cover the ‘Dirty Dozen’ and the ‘Clean Fifteen’ and the significance of the Environmental Working Group.
Nourishing the Athlete – This class focuses on eating the best foods to fuel optimum athletic performance. Although geared to athletic teams, this class can be beneficial to anyone who takes their sport to a competitive level.
Diabetes Prevention – Diabetes is a devastating disease which effects millions of Americans. This class discusses the best ways to prevent Type II Diabetes and best practices to turn the tide if you have been diagnosed Pre-Diabetic or if you have a family history of the disease.
Heart Health – This class discusses best practices to maintain healthy blood pressure, avoid atherosclerosis and ultimately fend off heart disease through proper diet, stress management and exercise.
Foods to Avoid – During this class we cover the ingredients in our foods we should avoid - many of which may surprise you. You will learn what ingredients to look out for and why they are detrimental to our health.
Power Foods - This class discusses the most nutrient dense foods we can consume. These foods are packed with the essential vitamins and minerals we need to achieve optimal health.
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle on a Hectic Schedule – Between work and family responsibilities it is often difficult to find the time to take care of ourselves. This class covers best practices to balance work and family lives while maintain healthy habits.
Holiday Maintain - This program consists of two classes, one at the beginning of November and the other after the new year. The goal of the program is to provide tips and tricks for participants to maintain their weight throughout all of the temptations of the holidays.
Cooking Classes - Onsite cooking classes are offered upon request. They include demonstration, recipes and generous samples. All recipes presented are deliciously nutritious.
