"The Sacred Art Of Healing With Food"
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Comments from participants :
"I enjoyed the discussions and the films, Food Inc. , "Like Water For Chocolate" and "Food Matters". I learned so much from them. Good Class." H.S. Weehauken, NJ
"I learned more than I expected and it was worth the cost. Thank You." S.S., Long Beach, NY
"The Instructor was well prepared and the class was fun." A.C. Virginia Beach, VA
"I learned the names for hidden sugars in list of ingredients. Enjoyed the movie, 'Food Matters'. Thanks" M.S., Merrick, NY
"I learned about genetically modified foods (GMO), how dangerous they are and that they are not labeled. Great information" R.D., Redding, CA
"I liked the supermarket tour you led and how you pointed out the organic and local products. " V.G., Valley Stream, NY
'THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD' SERIES
COURSE #1- COOKING CLASSES
CLASS #1
COOKING CLASS
" LET'S HAVE BREAK-FAST: WAKE-UP YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT"
A nourishing breakfast sets your energy level for the rest of the day. Tired of same old, same old boring, breakfast?. We'll be cooking up some great alternatives to spice up your mornings and give you energy throughout the day
CLASS #2
EXPERIENTIAL AND DISCUSSION
"YOUR CUPBOARD: YOUR SACRED CLOSET"
Unravel the mystery of Nutrition Labels, Know your ingredients, PLU Fruit Stickers, Safest Cookware, USDA-My Plate, Eat This Not That, Medicinal Seasonings, Organic or Conventional?, Why eat more plant based foods?
CLASS #3
COOKING CLASS
"A SALAD A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY"
Learn to create easy, delicious salads with fruit, veggies, nuts, cheeses, olives, pasta and more.
CLASS #4
EXPERIENTIAL AND DISCUSSION
"A MINDFUL EATING EXPERIENCE: A TASTE OF MINDFULNESS"
Learning to eat mindfully is the key to achieving health and peace", writes the Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hahn in his book, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life. We will learn the basics and participate in a mindful eating experience.
CLASS # 5
COOKING CLASS
"SOUPS THAT WARM YOUR HEART AND SOUL"
Winter is slowly approaching and there's nothing better than a steaming bowl of delicious soup to warm you up. Soups are nourishing and can be consumed at any time of day or night, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
CLASS # 6
SUPERMARKET TOUR AND DINNER
How often do we purchase canned and packaged goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, eggs and rarely or never read the nutrition labels. The FDA and USDA requires all manufacturers to reveal nutrition information. We will learn what the information means to us in terms of healthy or unhealthy numbers and ingredients.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
60 Minute Lecture:
TOPIC: LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE
3000 years ago, Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, said, "Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food."The term "nutraceuticals" is defined as "any substance that may be considered a food or part of a food that provides medicinal or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.
A nutrient rich food is referred to as a "nutraceutical" when it contains ingredients with healing properties.
The terms "phytochemical" and "phytonutrient" are used interchangeably to define foods that contain health producing compounds that originate from plants. Some examples of these compounds include anti-oxidants, phytosterols, carotenoids, limonoids, and terpenes.
Learn which food have positive effects on brain function, joint, cardiovascular system, urinary tract, digestive system and more.
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'THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD'- Series
Course #2- LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE
SAMPLE TOPICS:
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' THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD' Series
COURSE #3- CREATING YOUR SACRED KITCHEN
Our hectic, busy lives, single parent homes, business travel, demanding work schedules, both parents working, carpools, meetings, daily exercise commitments, etc, have forced us to eat fast-foods, stop at the drive-thru, eat what is quick, instant packaged, boxed or frozen. Cooking has become more of a burden, responsibility, another thing 'to do', rather than a joyful experience.
According to authors Robin and Jon Robertson, authors of the amazing book, The Sacred Kitchen, cooking can become a 'healing opportunity' to nurture and enhance your relationships. There is something special that occurs when you combine the energy from your hands with the energy of your food. The Robertsons call this combination, a 'sacred alchemy'. Alchemy is any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value. i.e. when your energy is heavy and sad and your hands are handling food, your energy of sadness affects the food and the people who eat it. Conversely, if you're eating food that someone else prepared, who is sad or angry or worried or frightened, you may feel those emotions after eating their food and not know why.
The other day, I rented the movie, 'Like Water for Chocolate' based on the novel by Laura Esquivel. This story clarifies how our emotions affect the energy of the food we prepare. The focus of the film is about the youngest daughter, Tita and Pedro who love each other and cannot be together. Tita's cruel mother arranges for Pedro to marry Tita's sister. What makes this movie so powerful, is that Tita is the family cook. When she learns about the wedding, she is the one who will bake the wedding cake. She is so sad, she cannot stop crying and grieving for the loss of her beloved. Her tears drip into the cake batter and everyone who eats the cake is overcome by sadness and tears, Tita's sadness and tears. What began as a joyful celebration became an occasion of sadness and longing for lost loves. The film continues to demonstrate the alchemy between cook and food- it's power to transform the energy to affect everyone who consumes it.
If you cannot enter your sacred kitchen peacefully and joyfully, do not prepare food. Stop, regroup, meditate, go for a walk, listen to some music, dance Zumba, write in your journal.
Facilitator: Shellie Gretah Fraddin, Ph.D., Coach, Author, Speaker - EMAIL: drshellie614@gmail.com, PHONE: 602-708-9018,
Be informed about current lectures and workshops by contacting me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/healthylivingwithdrshellie
"I learned more than I expected and it was worth the cost. Thank You." S.S., Long Beach, NY
"The Instructor was well prepared and the class was fun." A.C. Virginia Beach, VA
"I learned the names for hidden sugars in list of ingredients. Enjoyed the movie, 'Food Matters'. Thanks" M.S., Merrick, NY
"I learned about genetically modified foods (GMO), how dangerous they are and that they are not labeled. Great information" R.D., Redding, CA
"I liked the supermarket tour you led and how you pointed out the organic and local products. " V.G., Valley Stream, NY
'THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD' SERIES
COURSE #1- COOKING CLASSES
CLASS #1
COOKING CLASS
" LET'S HAVE BREAK-FAST: WAKE-UP YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT"
A nourishing breakfast sets your energy level for the rest of the day. Tired of same old, same old boring, breakfast?. We'll be cooking up some great alternatives to spice up your mornings and give you energy throughout the day
CLASS #2
EXPERIENTIAL AND DISCUSSION
"YOUR CUPBOARD: YOUR SACRED CLOSET"
Unravel the mystery of Nutrition Labels, Know your ingredients, PLU Fruit Stickers, Safest Cookware, USDA-My Plate, Eat This Not That, Medicinal Seasonings, Organic or Conventional?, Why eat more plant based foods?
CLASS #3
COOKING CLASS
"A SALAD A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY"
Learn to create easy, delicious salads with fruit, veggies, nuts, cheeses, olives, pasta and more.
CLASS #4
EXPERIENTIAL AND DISCUSSION
"A MINDFUL EATING EXPERIENCE: A TASTE OF MINDFULNESS"
Learning to eat mindfully is the key to achieving health and peace", writes the Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hahn in his book, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life. We will learn the basics and participate in a mindful eating experience.
CLASS # 5
COOKING CLASS
"SOUPS THAT WARM YOUR HEART AND SOUL"
Winter is slowly approaching and there's nothing better than a steaming bowl of delicious soup to warm you up. Soups are nourishing and can be consumed at any time of day or night, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
CLASS # 6
SUPERMARKET TOUR AND DINNER
How often do we purchase canned and packaged goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, eggs and rarely or never read the nutrition labels. The FDA and USDA requires all manufacturers to reveal nutrition information. We will learn what the information means to us in terms of healthy or unhealthy numbers and ingredients.
_______________________________
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
60 Minute Lecture:
TOPIC: LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE
3000 years ago, Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, said, "Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food."The term "nutraceuticals" is defined as "any substance that may be considered a food or part of a food that provides medicinal or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.
A nutrient rich food is referred to as a "nutraceutical" when it contains ingredients with healing properties.
The terms "phytochemical" and "phytonutrient" are used interchangeably to define foods that contain health producing compounds that originate from plants. Some examples of these compounds include anti-oxidants, phytosterols, carotenoids, limonoids, and terpenes.
Learn which food have positive effects on brain function, joint, cardiovascular system, urinary tract, digestive system and more.
_________________________________
'THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD'- Series
Course #2- LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE
SAMPLE TOPICS:
- Identify and set personal health goals, using mind mapping, questionnaires, vision boards
- Distinguish foods/spices that increase brain function, reduce joint pain, balance blood sugar, strengthen cardiovascular system and aid in weight loss.
- Decipher nutrition labels, ingredients and nutrition numbers on a supermarket tour.
- Effects of acid-alkaline and high glycemic foods on health and disease states.
- Learn how energy affects our food: the energy from the farmers¸ the animals, the manufacturers, the cooks, from your kitchen and into the food we eat. Film
- Craft your own Sacred Kitchen- with simple techniques and inspiring suggestions
- Create a love-affair with food (and even lose weight), using mindful eating practices
- Celebration, Completion Pot Luck Party
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' THE SACRED ART OF HEALING WITH FOOD' Series
COURSE #3- CREATING YOUR SACRED KITCHEN
Our hectic, busy lives, single parent homes, business travel, demanding work schedules, both parents working, carpools, meetings, daily exercise commitments, etc, have forced us to eat fast-foods, stop at the drive-thru, eat what is quick, instant packaged, boxed or frozen. Cooking has become more of a burden, responsibility, another thing 'to do', rather than a joyful experience.
According to authors Robin and Jon Robertson, authors of the amazing book, The Sacred Kitchen, cooking can become a 'healing opportunity' to nurture and enhance your relationships. There is something special that occurs when you combine the energy from your hands with the energy of your food. The Robertsons call this combination, a 'sacred alchemy'. Alchemy is any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value. i.e. when your energy is heavy and sad and your hands are handling food, your energy of sadness affects the food and the people who eat it. Conversely, if you're eating food that someone else prepared, who is sad or angry or worried or frightened, you may feel those emotions after eating their food and not know why.
The other day, I rented the movie, 'Like Water for Chocolate' based on the novel by Laura Esquivel. This story clarifies how our emotions affect the energy of the food we prepare. The focus of the film is about the youngest daughter, Tita and Pedro who love each other and cannot be together. Tita's cruel mother arranges for Pedro to marry Tita's sister. What makes this movie so powerful, is that Tita is the family cook. When she learns about the wedding, she is the one who will bake the wedding cake. She is so sad, she cannot stop crying and grieving for the loss of her beloved. Her tears drip into the cake batter and everyone who eats the cake is overcome by sadness and tears, Tita's sadness and tears. What began as a joyful celebration became an occasion of sadness and longing for lost loves. The film continues to demonstrate the alchemy between cook and food- it's power to transform the energy to affect everyone who consumes it.
If you cannot enter your sacred kitchen peacefully and joyfully, do not prepare food. Stop, regroup, meditate, go for a walk, listen to some music, dance Zumba, write in your journal.
Facilitator: Shellie Gretah Fraddin, Ph.D., Coach, Author, Speaker - EMAIL: drshellie614@gmail.com, PHONE: 602-708-9018,
Be informed about current lectures and workshops by contacting me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/healthylivingwithdrshellie
