Natural Gourmet Center Classes

The Culinary Nutrition certificate program at the Natural Gourmet Center offers students an in-depth and hands-on exploration of evidence-based nutrition. The program explores the science of nutrition, trends and specialized diets, and nutrition in the marketplace, all through lectures and kitchen labs. 

Upon completion of the course, students will have experience incorporating the fundamentals of nutrition into their culinary perspective. This course covers:

• Food-Based Macronutrients
• Nutrients of Concern in Vegan/Vegetarian Diets
• Econutrition and Sustainable Food Systems
• Farm-to-Table and Root-to-Frond Cooking
• Food Allergies and Allergy-Free Cooking
• Macrobiotic, Paleo, Raw and Ayurvedic Cooking

It's no secret that proper nourishment can be a powerful aid to the healing process. In this intimate, workshop-like program, ICE’s Director of Nutrition Education will take you on a deep dive into using food to treat the whole body, or specific symptoms. The Food Therapy certificate program covers whole-systems biology, core nutritional imbalances, and how to translate a dietary prescription into practical meal planning and preparation. Students discover how specific diets and cooking techniques relate to a range of illnesses and how to use food as a therapy for a variety of conditions. Instruction includes how specific diets and cooking techniques relate to a range of illnesses. The course consists of lectures, meal planning, case study discussions and kitchen lab sessions. 

As the leader in health-supportive culinary education, we understand that students are interested in many aspects of the food system. The Natural Gourmet Center’s interactive and dynamic courses are designed to offer students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience and expertise in the techniques of healthful cooking. Through collaboration with accomplished chefs, industry experts and partners, the programs provide new perspectives on exciting and essential components of the better food movement.

We’re excited to add a diverse offering of courses featuring plant-based foods that promote healthy meal planning and lifestyles. Our ever-evolving menu of single-session classes may include:

• Bowls That Heal
• Gluten-Free Quick Breads
• Nut Milk and Cheese
• Vegan and Gluten-Free Baking
• Vegan Burgers That Rock