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About the Course

Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases in the consumption of heavily processed foods, coupled with cultural shifts away from the preparation of food in the home, have contributed to high rates of preventable, chronic disease. In this course, learners will be given the information and practical skills they need to begin optimizing the way they eat. This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

PN

Aug 23, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

GG

Oct 8, 2021

this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

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By Pamela R L

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Sep 2, 2020

I love it!!! thanks for this opportunity to continue learning

By Susan U

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Jun 23, 2020

Relevant and necessary information regarding nutrition/health

By Boyana B

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Jun 7, 2020

That was amazing and absolutely perfect explain ;) Thank you!

By Natalia F

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May 13, 2020

Excellent course and very clear all the information. Love it!

By Alina A

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May 9, 2020

Great! I feel myself so strong and full new ideas. Thank you!

By Dilara Åž

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May 8, 2020

For now, I'm more conscious about what I eat!! Thanks, Maya!!

By Kenana A

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Nov 24, 2019

it was a great course and I learned a lot from the instructor

By Michael M

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Nov 4, 2019

Very informative course. I enjoyed the video cooking lessons.

By Tasha C

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Jun 4, 2019

This course is amazing and filled with so much great content!

By clinell f

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Jun 23, 2018

Great introduction to getting started on this health journey.

By Prudence ( L

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Oct 4, 2017

I learned a lot of new knowledge in this introduction course!

By Dannielle R

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Aug 28, 2017

Beautifully done video with basic, but relatable information.

By John S

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Jul 20, 2017

A enjoying course that's satisfying, encouraging, and simple.

By Sinka F

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Dec 25, 2016

This course was so amazing I will be recommending this course

By John B

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Feb 21, 2016

Sound information, very well presented! (I Loved the Crepes!)

By Miguel

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Jan 28, 2016

eat food, not too much, mostly plants... great course, thanks

By Praful G

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Apr 30, 2025

Very good and highly insightful contents of Food and Health.

By JAVIER E E R

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Mar 29, 2025

Greate course. It helped me a lot with my overweight problem

By Annette S

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Oct 2, 2024

Very helpful foundational information about food and health.

By Agata C

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Sep 5, 2024

Enjoyable. No pressure. Interesting and learned a whole lot.

By Merrick S

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Aug 9, 2024

The course provided beneficial insights into healthy eating.

By MUNEEBA

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Feb 21, 2024

It was a great experience with coursera. Quite illuminating.

By Maya E

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Jan 17, 2024

i wanna ask about the certificate, why my name not in there?

By SherylAnne L

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May 7, 2023

This course was so easy to understand and follow. thank yoou

By Youssef E H

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Jan 28, 2023

its the best for making a good background in food and health