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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

JG

Jan 22, 2021

Love how Maya presented the course and I especially love the cooking sessions featuring her cute kids. I am looking forward to reading her book or if she has any YT account featuring more home cooking

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

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By Lorda R

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Oct 3, 2019

I enjoyed every minute of this course and learned more fun, healthy and nutritious meal. Thanks Dr. Maya and team.

Regards,

Lorda

By Rocelys R

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Sep 17, 2019

Muchas gracias por este curso, pude terminarlo en un día. Aclaró todas mis dudas referente a las grasas y la dieta equilibrada.

By Maria J A

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Jun 29, 2019

Really great resource! A very well done short series that give simple and clear information on how to make better food choices.

By Stephanie H

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Aug 17, 2018

I really enjoyed this course because it was easy to follow while delivering a wealth of great nutrition information. Thank you.

By Yasser A D

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Sep 12, 2017

Life changing, simple clear and informative.

Thank you for your hard work doing this course., making things simple is not easy.

By Emilia C

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Mar 24, 2024

very well described and topics linked to real life, tips and advices sustainable in daily management of food intake, thank you

By Tatyana V

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Mar 8, 2023

Thank you for the course. It passed in one breath, everything is very accessible and informative. A lot of useful information.

By Jess G

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Nov 15, 2022

I learned a lot of insight as to how important calories and sugars are when it correlates to overall health. Very informative!

By Blake P

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Aug 23, 2022

I liked ths course. I felt most of it was basic knowledge but it still had new infomration in it that I was excited to learn.

By Anissa R

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Jun 1, 2022

Really enjoyed this course. It was very informative and give insight into pratical ways to eating healthy . Love the recipes .

By Noran M

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Jul 24, 2021

What's great about this course is that it is very informative yet simple and easy to digest. Thanks Stanford. Thanks Coursera!

By Xenia P

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Jan 14, 2021

The course tells you simple things in a very structured way that allows you to combine the general principles of healthy food.

By Fiaz A

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Dec 2, 2020

A value adding course in life very informative regarding healthy foods . It is really helpful to manage healthy food at home.

By Stacey G

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Aug 24, 2020

Great course. I found it very informative to learn how to substitute certain foods. The cooking videos were an extra treat.

By Roheeni B

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Aug 1, 2020

Very informative and interestingly present. Lot of learning about Healthy choices and how to make them part of our daily life.

By Abid u R

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Jul 2, 2020

Its the most amazing way to learn everyday skills maintain and regulate our study in an easy manner

Thanks regard Abidurrahman

By 김민정

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Jun 16, 2020

it was so helpful and lecture was simple. It tells me how to choose food and how to buy ingredients in supermarket. Thank you.

By Maha I

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Apr 17, 2020

This course is so useful because it gave me lots of information about healthy food which I have to care about it in my future.

By Christine D

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Apr 8, 2020

Excellent course, a must for everybody. Thank you for gathering all this important information in one easily accessible place.

By andres g

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Feb 18, 2020

It is a very nice and short course made to everyone to understand the principles of nutrition. I really enjoyed it, thank you!

By Adilah S

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Aug 30, 2019

Excellent course with very knowledgeable instructors. I learned so much about the foods that I should be eating. Thanks you!

By Teresa Z

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Feb 20, 2019

I enjoyed this course very much. It's very informative, entertaining and inspiring as well as beautifully produced. Thank you!

By Yue X

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Mar 24, 2018

It's wonderful experience for learning in my leisure time. And also help me to improve my listening and reading. Thanks a lot!

By Kenny W

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Jan 16, 2017

This was a great course. I enjoyed it a lot. I'm positive that the information attained through this course will gratify you.

By Saadiya Y

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Nov 24, 2016

I am glad i took this course. It is very enlightening, and would help me as a future nutrition and exercise expert. Thank you.