I come to your home to teach you everything you need to know about whole foods nutrition and preparing the foundation of a healing, revitalizing and delicious whole foods diet. I can instruct you or a small group for up to 5 sessions - each one takes about two hours. And, each of the sessions is adaptable to wheat/gluten-free, dairy-free, and candida diets. I guarantee you’ll love the food AND feel increased vitality after three weeks of consistently eating the whole foods diet that’s right for you, or I’ll refund your money. I'd love to talk to you on the phone to give you a better idea of how I tailor each session to your  needs and preferences, and who I am. (805) 547-9073

Now available: phone consultations in which I teach you the concepts from each session and email or fax you the informational handouts.

SESSION #1: Getting Started With The Basics

We’ll discuss your goals in incorporating whole foods, the basics of macrobiotic theory, neutralizing phytic acid, oxalic acid and sulfur in certain foods, food-based vitamin/mineral supplements, the CookWell list of whole foods preparation staples and the best cooking oils, and the importance of drinking enough re-mineralized water daily.

instruct on preparation of 4 items; possibly...

• beautiful pot of black or aduki beans with cayenne, sage and rosemary
• sprouted, whole grain to incorporate with the beans
• ghee to use as cooking oil
• dark leafy greens stir-steam (meat optional)

give 5 handouts for reference:

• list of whole foods preparation staples
• benefits of ghee and best oils to cook with
• whole foods snack ideas for kids and recommended reading list
• blood type basics
• fantastic recipes #1

SESSION #2: Individualizing Your Diet & The Wonders Of Kvaas

We’ll discuss protein/fat/carb ratios for different metabolic types, the Ayurvedic body types and beneficial foods for each, maintaining proper body alkalinity through your diet, the pros and cons of soy, and the importance of incorporating cultured foods such as beet kvaas into your diet.

instruct on preparation of 3 items; possibly...

• yellow curry casserole (meat optional) OR East Indian kitchadi
• red quinoa arugula tabouli
• beet kavaas (mineral supplement, probiotic and liver tonic)

give 3 handouts for reference:

• Ayurvedic body types and beneficial foods for each
• list of tasty herb/spice combinations for seasoning
• fantastic recipes #2

SESSION #3: Food Combining? What’s That?

We’ll discuss the importance of proper food combining for best digestion and assimilation, gradually eliminating refined sugar, salt and flours from your diet, flax seeds and cod liver oil as supplements, and nut/grain milks vs. goat’s milk and raw milk products.

instruct on preparation of 3 items; possibly...

• baked salmon with yellow curried shallots, arame sea vegetable, lemon and dill
• yam and portabella bake with coriander, nutmeg and ginger
• cilantro cole slaw with cayenne and lime 

give 4 handouts for reference:

• food combining fundamentals
• chart of cooking times and water ratios for simmering each whole grain
• chart of cooking times and water ratios for simmering each kind of legume (beans)
• fantastic recipes #3

SESSION #4: The Wonderful World Of Sea Veggies and Sauerkraut

We’ll discuss maximizing vitamin/mineral assimilation whith whole foods, incorporating more raw and living foods into your diet and when is best to do so, how to best store oils, nuts, seeds and grains, and the book: The Self-Healing Cookbook.

instruct on preparation of 3 items; possibly...

• butternut stew OR chili stew (both with sea vegetables)
• sauerkraut or kimchee
• chewy cherry oatmeal muffins OR sweet cultured coriander corn bread

give 3 handouts for reference:

• benefits of 7 different sea vegetables and recipes for each
• step by step for home-made sauerkraut
• fantastic recipes #4

SESSION #5: Calcium and Hormone Balance For The Optimal Woman

We’ll discuss hormone balance and calcium intake, the benefits of periodic cleansing diets and how to cleanse various organs, the book: Healing With Whole Foods and how to use it to reference specific illnesses, imbalances, etc.

instruct on preparation of 3 items; possibly...

• Mahi Mahi tacos OR warming winter chicken casserole
• homemade tahini salad dressing
• toasted sesame-wakame as calcium supplement

give 3 handouts for reference:

• calcium protocol
• hormone highlights
• fantastic recipes #5