Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy

4 Week Online Nutrition Class

2011-06-30T10:10:00.000-07:00

4 Week Online Nutrition Class

Class will be held on Aug. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Classes will be held from 6:30-8:30pm

Each nutrition class (1 ½ hours to 2 hours) is packed full of information including:

· Prevent and reverse metabolic syndrome

· Reduce visceral abdominal fat

· Do carbohydrates really make you fat? What does the research say?

· How much protein do you need?

· Critical information about osteoporosis prevention

· Learn the latest research on the connection between fat consumption and insulin resistance, inflammation, heart disease and weight loss.

· How much fat do you need in your diet and what are the best sources?

· Learn how common healthy diets lead to nutritional deficiencies, cravings and weight gain.

· What foods promote inflammation and pain and how can you reduce the risk

· Learn the physiologoy of metabolism and detoxification

· Hypoglycemia, what is it, what causes it and how you can overcome it

· Learn how to select foods that are high in nutrients, low in calorie density that will fill you up and allow you to lose weight effortlessly

Dietary connection to Cancer

This class will challenge your understanding of nutrition, providing myth-busting information based on the latest nutrition research.

Each class will have a 15-20 minute Q & A session so you can get all your questions about nutrition answered.

Limited space is available to sign up now to reserve your spot.

4-week nutrition class and New venue for Nutrition in Pregnancy class

2011-06-09T11:38:00.000-07:00

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Change in venue

I reveived an overwhelmingly positive response to the Optimal nutrition in pregnancy course! I have removed the payment button for this class for now because I will be updating the class and it will be hosted permanently on a new website. When this change occurs I will post a link to the Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy class again, the cost of the class will increase with the change in hosting.

Thank you so much for all your support and I am so glad you have all enjoyed the class so much.

Stay tuned for more information on the new Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class information.

Four Week Online Optimal Nutrition Course

I have been working tirelessly on the more in depth nutrition class and have received a lot of requests for this class. The class is nearly finished, however, I am just in the process of looking for a place to host the class. This has proven to be the biggest challenge.

As soon as I finish up the course and find a suitable online host I will post all the details. Here is the information I have so far:

This will be a four part series of classes
Each class will last approximately 11/2 to 2 hours
The cost will be $100 for the four part series
You will be able to attend the class on your own schedule if you cannot attend live

I will post further updates as I know more about the host, date, time etc.....

New Online Six Week Optimal Nutrition Course

2011-03-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Online Six Week Optimal Nutrition Course

I have had a lot of interest in a more in depth nutrition course and have decided to do a six week online nutrition class. This class will go through very in depth information on nutrition and how nutrition relates to pregnancy. This course will give you a strong understanding of optimal nutrition and the ability to confidently counsel clients on nutrition.

Here is a sample outline of the first class in the series:

Carbohydrates

Obesity

MSG
Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners
Food additives
High calorie, non-satiating foods: soda, juices, sugar and etc....
Grazing on food vs. natural anabolic and catabolic phase of digestion
Water consumption

Grain, Fruit, Potatoes and their health promoting properties

antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids
high water content
fiber
Whole grain consumption linked with lower visceral abdominal fat
phytic acid in whole grains and legumes and its anti-cancer, anti-oxidant properties....Does it really bind with minerals?

Sweeteners

High fructose corn syrup, Agave syrup, maple syrup, turbinado, succanut, cane sugar
Calorie density of sweeteners
Nutrient density of sweeteners
What is the truth about agave?
What causes blood sugar issues with sugar consumption?

Whole Grain Flour

We are always told to choose whole grain flour produts, are these always a good choice?
Decreased nutrient density from grain to flour
Increased calorie density from grain to flour
Decreased satiation with flour consumption vs. whole intact grain

This class will be PACKED with nutrition information! There will be six weeks of in depth discussion about all nutrition related topics and we will also have several Q & A sessions so you can have all your questions answered.

Classes will be recorded so you can access them at your convenience!

Date and Time TBD.....

If you are interested in taking the class and would like to receive more information about the nutrition class including the cost please email me:

optimalnutritioninpregnancy@gmail.com

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Recording available now

2011-03-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Recording Available for Purchase

Learn to calculate calorie and protein needs for each woman individually
In depth look into the Brewer diet, nutritional analysis of Brewer recommendations and current research based on the Cochrane review on protein in pregnancy.
Research on Pre-eclamspia and dietary habits that dramatically increase the risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
Gestational Diabetes, new understanding of the role dietary fat and intramyocellular lipids play in diabetes development.
IUGR decrease the risk by adopting dietary habits that decrease inflammation and other risk factors for IUGR.

Nutrition is a critical factor in the health of mother and baby during pregnancy. Research has consistently shown several dietary habits to be significant risk factors in the development of several pregnancy complications. Many midwives and childbirth educators are advising women based on nutrition knowledge based on research in 1914. It is critically important that midwives and childbirth educators get up to date nutrition information for the health of ther pregnant clients.

The class is 2 hours and 23 minutes long, it is available as a webinar with audio and slides.

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy

$15.00

March 5th Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy will be recorded

2011-03-02T19:11:00.000-08:00

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class Update

The Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class on March 5th 2011

Will be recorded and available for purchase!

The entire slideshow and audio will be recorded so you can watch the course at your convenience.

After the Saturday class I will post a purchase link for the class on the blog and it will be available within 72 hours of the class on March 5th.

Please pass along the information about the recorded class.

Questions about March 5th Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class

2011-02-18T11:06:00.000-08:00

Q & A about the Online Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class

About The Instructor

Bachelors Degree in Natural Health Science with a concentration in Clinical Nutrition and Women's health from The University of Natural Medicine
Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University
Nutritional Herbalist Certificate from The School of Natural Healing
Nutrition and Health Author I write nutrition related articles for Natural News
Master's Degree in Traditional Naturopathy I am currently enrolled in my second year
Student Midwife

I have taught Nutrition classes at wellness centers, continuing education programs, health food stores and many other venues for about 7 years. I have done extensive research over the last 7 years in nutrition and have been particularly focusing on nutrition in pregnancy for the last several years.

The information I present in my classes is information you will not hear anywhere else. I have written articles about the conflicts of interest that drive the USDA nutrition recommendations which are the recommendatinos that all Colleges and Universities follow in their courses on Nutrition. The truth about nutrition needs to be known, without the influence of financial interests.

I could teach an 8 week course on everything I have learned about nutrition through a lot of research.

When is the class and how do I attend?

The Class Date is March 5th 2011 at 11am MST

This will be an online class offered through a webinar. Once I recieve your registration through paypal I will send you an email receipt to let you know I received registration. I will send out the link and information about connecting to the webinar by March 1st.

There has been a lot of interest in this class so if you cannot make it to this class please contact me and let me know, I will keep your name on a list and let you know of the next scheduled class.

What if I pay for the class and Can't attend?

I realize that you may be called to a birth or have other circumstances that may prevent you from attending the class. If this happens you can choose one of several options:

Register for the next available class
Receive a full refund
You can receive an MP3 download of the class.

How Long will the Class Be?

This is unfortunately hard to answer, I am trying to keep the class to two hours, however depending on questions or other circumstances it could very well go longer than that.

Will you record and offer the class for sale?

I am working on this, I have the equipment to do so, the trick is figuring out how to use it :-D I am working with a few tech savvy friends and I will certainly offer the class for sale once I get that worked out.

Please don't hesistate to ask any questions you may have, you may contact me at:
optimalnutritioninpregnancy@gmail.com

Details about upcoming nutrition in pregnancy class

2011-01-25T11:03:00.000-08:00

Details about pregnancy nutrition
Online Course March 5th 2011
11am MST

2nd trimester women need about 350 extra calories per day
3rd trimester women need about 450 extra calories per day
Are carbohydrates a factor in gestational diabetes?
Prevention of gestational diabetes
Protein requirements in pregnancy....risks of excess intake
Setting the stage for osteoporosis during childbearing years, how you can preserve your bone mass
Decidual vasculopathy, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, small for gestational age and other pregnancy realted issues and how they relate to diet.
Cochrane review on protein supplementation in pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, you might be surprised.
C-reactive protein levels, what causes elevated levels and how it can cause significant complications in pregnancy

Sift through the confusion and learn what the scientific literature shows about optimal nutrition

I have been appalled at the misinformation being taught to pregnant women by child birth educators and midwives. It is critical that solid education be given so that pregnant women can receive proper information on what they can do to affect the outcome of their pregnancy.

Much of the confusion about diet and health has been caused by special interest groups funding research and promoting diets based on products they sell rather than truthful information about optimal human nutrition.

Join the Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy class and

Sort fact from fiction in the world of nutrition!

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class

2010-12-30T15:27:00.000-08:00

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Online Class

Optimal Nutrition in Pregnancy Class designed for Midwives, Childbirth educators, Doulas and pregnant women. This class is based on current scientific research into optimal nutrition for pregnancy and beyond. We will learn physiologically how foods affect pregnancy and what foods promote optimal health for both mother and baby.

Learn how to minimize the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, IUGR, preterm labor and other pregnancy complications....

This class will be offered online via Go to meeting or Webex for your convenience.

Class Outline:

· Macronutrient needs in pregnancy

· Micronutrients- Identifying the most nutrient dense foods for pregnant women.

· Calculating calorie intake for each individual woman, nutrient needs for pregnant women are not all the same.

· The Brewers diet, benefits, pitfalls and assumptions.

· Omega 3 fatty acids benefits and risks of supplementation

· Dietary menus and nutritional breakdowns.

If you would like to attend the online class please click the Paypal button above on the right.