This is an ideal course, for those wanting a more in-depth understanding of nutrition and healthy eating for either personal use or as a taster course before moving on to a Health Science qualification.

This course runs over 3 Saturdays. 10.30am – 3.30pm, (all 3 days).

12 / 19 / 26 March

On-campus at 14 Mills Lane, Albany, Auckland.

The course will be broken into the following sessions.

• Day 1 - What is holistic nutrition? & healthy habits.
• Looking at how food affects stress levels, hormones and sleep patterns.
• Covering water consumption and chemicals in foods, organics v non-organic.

• Day 2 - Micro & Macronutrients
• Understanding what roles vitamins & minerals play in our health & wellbeing.
• Eating to help boost your immune system
• Learn why and in what amounts the body needs proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates and sugar.

• Day 3 – The gut microbiome & common diets
• Discover why and how you can look after your gut health and digestion, understand the importance of probiotics and fibre in your diet.
• Take a look at the pros and cons of common diets.

This is an evidence-based approach, covering current thinking and research in Nutrition. Your tutor is Christabel Ritson, Christabel completed a three-year Bachelors degree in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, followed by a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies and runs her own private practice in Grey Lynn, The Holistic Naturopath.

You will have access to online classroom notes through a provided login to Moodle.

The classes are on campus at Wellpark College, 14 Mills Lane, Albany.

Book in and discover how simple changes to your food choices can improve your overall health and well being.

Wellpark College of Natural Therapies COVID 19 Vaccination is mandated throughout the year 2022 All visitors must be double Vaccinated & all must present their current and valid vaccination pass. This information may be adjusted due to updated information from NZQA, ITENNZ, MOH or TEC

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