Nutrition Workshop: Mindful Eating
2023-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
​Trying to stay in the moment and slowing down can be supportive in many aspects of our lives. Join us to explore the benefits of mindful eating, the process of being present while eating and enjoying our food. We will look at practical tips for starting to include these practices in our lives such as noticing hunger and fullness cues and noticing sensory aspects of mealtimes.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Balancing Blood Sugars
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
​In this workshop we will explore what blood sugar actually is and how different kinds of foods affect our blood sugar levels. We will explore how to find balance with our macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and how to put this information into practice.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Encouraging Kindness: Normalizing Emotional Eating
2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00
We are living in an interesting time where our food intake may look different for a variety of reasons, including our emotional wellbeing. This workshop will explore a unique perspective on emotional eating and how it may be helping to support your body. We will also discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for working with and through emotional eating, depending on how this practice is affecting us in the current moment.
Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Your Gut Health with Nutrition
2023-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
Your gut microbes can have an important effect on overall health. In this workshop, we will explore how the microbiome can support your health, as well as how you can help your microbiome thrive through nutrition and lifestyle.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Movie Night Snacks
2023-04-13 13:00 - 14:30
If you’re looking for a delicious snack to pair with your movie-watching experience (or to have anytime!) check out the sweet and savoury options in today’s class. We’ll prepare nutrient-dense snacks combining veggies with other tasty ingredients to please any palate.

Layered Avocado and Hummus Dip
30-Minute Cheesy Kale Chips
Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Chips
No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2023-04-04 11:00 - 12:00
​Some forms of cancer treatment may cause changes in our digestive system which may include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us in this workshop to discuss how nutrition can support you and your digestive system during this time.
Registration is closed.

Indian-Inspired Dishes
2023-03-30 13:00 - 14:30
In this class, we will prepare a tasty Indian-inspired menu! This meal will feature tofu and spinach, a cruciferous superstar – cauliflower, a gluten-free quick bread, lots of warming spices, and a delicious drink using dates as a sweetener.

Vegan Palak Paneer with Curried Tofu
Fluffy Gluten-Free Naan
Quick Crispy Cauliflower
Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate

Registration is closed.

Gentle Yoga
2023-02-22 13:30 - 14:45
Explore the connection between breath and movement while taking the time to relax and gently stretch the body. Move through seated, standing, and balance postures, and finish with a restorative relaxation time. Modifiable for all levels.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: A Dinner, A Dip, & A Dessert
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:30
Come prepare a plant-based meal that will feature a number of nutritious ingredients to support health. We’ll pack veggies, fruits, and healthy fats into these recipes, and will try out an easy recipe for tofu if you’ve wanted to add more of this ingredient to your meals.

Dinner: Creamy Sesame Noodle Salad
Dinner protein addition: Crispy Baked Tofu
Dip: Baba Ganoush Recipe (25 Minutes!)
Dessert: Winter Fruit Compote with Nut Cream

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nourishing Self-Care; How Stress & Nutrition Connect
2023-02-14 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will explore the connection between stress and nutrition. Can stress affect our overall health and nutrition? Can the foods we eat support us in stressful times? Join us to explore these topics and to discuss practical strategies to support overall well-being.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Miso Recipes
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:30
Miso is an ingredient traditionally used in Japanese cooking and is made from fermented soybeans. In today’s class, we’ll explore both sweet and savory ways to use miso in a variety of dishes that will showcase miso’s delicious umami flavor and probiotic benefits.

Pecan Date Bon Bons Recipe
Rosemary Red Soup – Grey Bears
Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing
Edamame Sesame Dip with Miso

Registration is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Gut Health
2023-01-17 11:00 - 12:00
Your gut microbes can have an important effect on overall health. In this workshop, learn about how the microbiome can support your health, as well as how you can help your microbiome thrive through nutrition and lifestyle.
Registration is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Budgeting Time & Money for Nutrition
2023-01-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for tips to budget your time and money while eating well all at the same time. We will look at shopping strategies, storage tips and ways to save time and money in the kitchen. This presentation includes examples of meal planning and how to create a plan that works for you and those in your household.
Registration is now closed.

Balancing Blood Sugars
2022-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
In this workshop we will explore what blood sugar is and how different kinds of foods affect our blood sugar levels. We will explore how to find balance with our macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and how to put this information into practice.
Registration is now closed.

Cooking Class: Warming Fall Veggie Dishes & Salads
2022-11-24 13:00 - 14:30
In this class, we’ll focus on using the bounty of fall to create colourful and nutrient-dense vegetable dishes with both cooked and raw ingredients. We’ll use different techniques to soften tougher vegetables, bringing out their flavour and providing warming options to complement this season.

Emerald City Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples & Dates
Braised Cabbage and Apples
Easy Pan Roasted Vegetables

Registration is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Encouraging Kindness: Normalizing Emotional Eating
2022-11-15 11:00 - 12:00
We are living in an interesting time where our food intake may look different for a variety of reasons, including our emotional wellbeing.  This workshop will explore a unique perspective on emotional eating and how it may be helping to support your body. We will also discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for working with and through emotional eating, depending on how this practice is affecting us in the current moment.
Registration is now closed.

Cooking Class: Alternative Sweetener Snacks & Treats
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:30
Using fruit can be a tasty and fibre-filled way to sweeten recipes! Come explore how to use dates, bananas, and other alternative sweeteners in this class, and even sneak some veggies into your muffins.

Chocolate beet muffins: Beetroot Banana Cocoa Cake
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies: 3-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies | Minimalist Baker Recipes
Banana granola
Chocolate mug cake: Two Minute Healthy Chocolate Pudding – Wholefood Simply

Registration is now closed.

Cooking Class: Fermenting at Home
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:30
Preparing fermented foods can provide you with your own home-grown probiotics (in food form)! Learn how to make simple recipes that will support the health of your gut microbiome and will increase digestibility.
(Please note: fermented foods that contain live bacteria may not be appropriate for some individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially if their medical team has suggested extra caution with these types of foods or a neutropenic diet.)

Fermented Buckwheat Bread: Gluten Free Fermented Buckwheat Bread (mealgarden.com)
Sauerkraut: Making Sauerkraut | Wild Fermentation :: Wild Fermentation
Brine-fermented veggies: Lacto-fermented Radishes Recipe – Cultures For Health
Fermented apple sauce: Lacto-fermented Apple Sauce Recipe – Cultures For Health
Kefir: Homemade Milk Kefir (Step-By-Step Tutorial) | Live Eat Learn

Registration is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2022-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Some forms of cancer treatment may cause changes in our digestive system which may include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us in this workshop to discuss how nutrition can support you and your digestive system during this time.
Registration is now closed.

Cooking Class: Beautiful Beans! Delicious Chickpea Recipes
2022-10-06 13:00 - 14:30
Chickpeas are incredibly versatile and offer a wealth of nutritional benefits, including their rich fibre content, iron, potassium, magnesium, and more. Come learn how to use chickpeas in three different ways, both sweet and savory!

Moroccan Chickpea Salad: Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad Recipe – 101 Cookbooks
Curried Beet Soup with Crispy Chickpeas: Curried Beet Soup with Tandoori Chickpeas | Minimalist Baker Recipes
Chickpea Blondies: Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies | Ambitious Kitchen

Registration is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Your Immune System with Nutrition
2022-10-04 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will discuss the immune system: what it is, how it functions and how we can support it with nutrition and lifestyle approaches.
Registration is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Mindful Eating
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
Trying to stay in the moment and slowing down can be supportive in many aspects of our lives. Join us to explore the benefits of mindful eating, the process of being present while eating and enjoying our food. We will look at practical tips for starting to include these practices in our lives such as noticing hunger and fullness cues and noticing sensory aspects of mealtimes.
Registration is now closed.
