Toronto (Queen/Dufferin)6:30-9:30 pm Visit http://www.meghantelpner.com for more info and to register online. In the relaxed and inspiring setting of an original artist's loft, you will have the opportunity to play in the kitchen, make great food, learn about health and nutrition, and ask questions. The classes begin with a brief informative discussion and demonstration relating to the theme of the class. Participants will then select the recipe they want to cook and working in partners, we get to work. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal. (CANNP Upgrading Value: 20 hours) Class 1 – Whole Foods / Low Glycemic Class 2 – Healthy Comfort Foods, Health benefit of Spices Class 3 – Vegetable Based Protein / Sprouting Class 4 – Asian Inspired / Use and Benefit of Fermented Foods Class 5 – Grain-Free Class 6 – Raw Food Feast / Use and Benefit of Seaweeds Topics Covered Include: * Low Glycemic Eating and The Glycemic Index * Benefits of Whole Foods for Whole Health * Holistic Principals of Comfort Food * Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices * Vegetable Based Proteins * Sprouting and Soaking Grains and Seeds * Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables * Health Benefits of Fermented Foods * Cooking with Whole Grains * Cooking with Lentils * Cooking/Baking with alternative and gluten-free flours * Grain-Free Meals / Flour Alternatives * The Specific Carbohydrate Diet * Health Benefits of Raw food * Basic Raw food preparation