My husband Don Andrade and I love working with kids!
We come to your home or school to teach your kids the fundamentals of whole foods nutrition and how to prepare the foundation of a delicious whole foods diet. We've designed two outlines below for two different age groups. We encourage parents/care providers to participate in the class so the learning integrates into the whole family. Each session takes about 2 hours. We'd love to talk to you on the phone to assess your needs, arrange your session with the foods/dishes that are best for your group, talk about our fee, and give you a better idea of who we are. (805) 528-8837
Kid’s Classes Outline (ages 7 -11)
SESSION #1: Macrobiotic Basics for Kids
We’ll discuss the standard American diet and it’s long-term health consequences vs. a whole foods diet (accompanied by pictures of both types of diets and people), the basics of different body types and why each needs different foods to feel most vital, the CookWell list of whole foods preparation staples, refined sugar and it’s various names (we’ll look at labels) and effects on the mind and body, and the importance of drinking enough re-mineralized water daily.
together we’ll prepare 2 dishes...
sprouted, whole grain brown rice
veggie stir fry of carrots, broccoli and zucchini w/ garbanzo beans or cheese
and give 3 handouts for reference:
list of whole foods preparation staples
kid’s recommended reading list
kid’s recipes #1
SESSION #2: Dark Leafy Greens - The Wonder Veggies
We’ll discuss the mineral-rich wonder-veggies (the dark leafy greens), cultured foods such as sauerkraut & yogurt and the importance of them in your diet, food combining principals for best digestion and nutrient absorption, the importance of flax and fish oil in your diet, and why to steer clear of greens with oxalic acid and raw sulfur.
together we’ll prepare 3 dishes...
chicken with greens (baked or in a skillet)
sprouted, whole grain millet
yogurt cole slaw
and give 3 handouts for reference:
food combining fundamentals
list of tasty herb/spice combinations for seasoning
kid’s recipes #2
SESSION #3: Sea Veggies - The Ocean’s Hidden Treasure
We’ll discuss sea veggies & their health benefits & how to incorporate them flavorfully, why maintaining body alkalinity through diet is so important, nut/grain milks & goat’s milk & raw milk products, and why & when it’s best to incorporate raw foods into the diet (seasonal and constitutional eating).
together we’ll prepare 3 dishes...
black bean stew with sea veggies
sprouted, whole grain barley or red quinoa
chewy cherry oatmeal muffins
and give 2 handouts for reference:
chart of cooking times and water ratios for simmering each whole grain
kid’s recipes #3
Kid’s Classes Outline (ages 12-18)
My husband Don Andrade and I love working with kids! We come to your home or school to teach your kids the fundamentals of whole foods nutrition and how to prepare the foundation of a delicious whole foods diet. We encourage parents/care providers to participate in the class so the learning integrates into the whole family. Each session takes about 2 hours. We'd love to talk to you on the phone to assess your needs, arrange your session with the foods/dishes that are best for your group, talk about our fee, and give you a better idea of who we are. (805) 528-8837
SESSION #1: Macrobiotic Basics and The Sugar Trap
We’ll discuss the standard American diet and it’s long-term health consequences vs. a whole foods diet (accompanied by pictures of both types of diets and people), the basics of macrobiotic theory (seasonal eating), the CookWell list of whole foods preparation staples, refined sugar and it’s various names (we’ll look at labels) & its effects on the mind and body, and the importance of drinking enough re-mineralized water daily.
together we'll prepare 4 items; possibly...
beautiful pot of black OR adzuki beans with cumin, coriander & ginger
sprouted, whole grain brown rice OR millet & amaranth to incorporate with the beans
ghee to use as a stable cooking oil
dark leafy greens & seasonal veggie stir-steam (meat optional)
and give 4 handouts for reference:
list of whole foods preparation staples
list of natural food stores in SLO County
recommended reading list
blood type basics
fantastic recipes #1
SESSION #2: Ayurvedic Cooking & The Wonders Of Kvaas
We’ll discuss practicing mindfulness as it relates to preparing food, the Ayurvedic body types and beneficial foods & lifestyle for each, maintaining proper body alkalinity through your diet, the pros and cons of soy, the importance of incorporating cultured foods such as beet kvaas into your diet, and knife skills for safety and achieving various textures and flavors.
together we'll prepare 3 items; possibly...
yellow curry casserole (meat optional) OR kichadi (East Indian vegetarian mung bean stew)
red quinoa arugula tabouli
beet kvaas (Russian probiotic, mineral supplement, and liver tonic)
and give 4 handouts for reference:
Ayurvedic body types and beneficial foods for each
general principals re: Ayurvedic diet
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, how to gradually eliminate refined flour & salt from your diet, flax seed vs. fish oil as supplements, nut/grain milks vs. goat’s milk / raw milk products, and deeply listening to your body/mind to recognize imbalance & know what you really need.
together we'll prepare 3 items; possibly...
baked chicken or tempe with curried shallots, arame sea vegetable, lemon and dill
yam and portabella bake with coriander, nutmeg and ginger
cilantro cole slaw with lime and dill
and give 4 handouts for reference:
food combining fundamentals
fantastic recipes #3
chart of cooking times and water ratios for simmering each whole grain AND a cooking chart for all the different beans
SESSION #4: The Wonderful World Of Sea Veggies and Sauerkraut
We’ll discuss how to maximize vitamin/mineral assimilation with whole foods, incorporating more raw and living foods into your diet and when is best to do so, leveling your blood sugar to prevent insulin resistance/diabetes/lowered immunity/inflammation, and how to best store oils, nuts, seeds and grains, and the book: The Self-Healing Cookbook.
together we'll prepare 3 items; possibly...
butternut OR chili stew with wakame & hijiki sea vegetables
sauerkraut OR kimchee
chewy cherry oatmeal muffins OR sweet cultured coriander corn bread OR amaranth flour cookies with stevia and blueberries or coconut
and give 3 handouts for reference:
benefits of 7 different sea vegetables and recipes for each
step by step for home-made, live, probiotic sauerkraut
fantastic recipes #4
SESSION #5: Calcium and Hormones
We’ll discuss iron rich and calcium rich whole foods meals, the benefits of periodic cleansing diets for various organs and body systems, emotions as they relate to eating & how to gently work toward the diet & lifestyle that’s best for you, and the book: Healing With Whole Foods and how to use it to reference specific foods, imbalances, etc.
together we'll prepare 3 items; possibly...
fresh local fish OR black bean tacos with chipolte & dulse
homemade tahini dressing
toasted sesame-wakame as calcium supplement
and give 3 handouts for reference:
CookWell calcium protocol
guidelines for teen hormone balance
fantastic recipes #5
