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JoyfullyFit.com >>Health Education Classes
I am available to teach classes in the areas of nutrition, fitness, exercise, prevention, and weight control. Education is a very important tool for both equipping individuals and reaching out to the community.
Providing helpful information on various health topics is an excellent way to encourage and empower others. It demonstates a concerned, caring, and porfessional attitude and fosters good client and personnel relations.
Please let me know if you are interested in any of the classes I have listed here. I can work with you on the content if you have specific requests and could also create additional classes covering other health-related topics.
1. Antioxidants and the Power of Fruits and Vegetables
Fruit and veggies are loaded with nutrients that fight disease and combat the aging process. We need to eat a variety of colors to get the complete range of these powerful, plant-based chemicals. Learn what antioxidants do, how they slow down the aging process and protect against disease, and how to get sufficient coverage from your diet.
2. Fiber for Total Health
Fiber comes in 2 forms, soluble (dissolves in water) and insoluble (woody). We need both as soluble fiber keeps our heart and blood vessels clean and insoluble fiber keeps our digestive system in good shape. Learn what foods have fiber and how to get plenty of both kinds.
3. Whole Grain Goodness
Whole grains are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and good taste. They can also aid in controlling your weight. Find out how to look for them and not be fooled when you read ingredient labels. I will also share ideas on ways to convert traditional recipes to healthier, whole-grain versions without sacrificing taste.
4. Fat Facts and Fiction
What fats are good and which ones are bad for our health? We’ll solve all the mysteries about butter vs margarine, trans fat and it’s replacement – interesterified oils; what’s good about olive oil, coconut oil, and red palm oil and how to get sufficient omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
5. Protein that Kills vs Protein that Heals
Learn all about healthy and unhealthy protein sources. Which is better – a can of sardines or a fish sandwich? Are beans better than baloney? What’s the difference between “free range” and “omega-3” eggs? Why are raw milk and grass-fed beef better? How do you determine what constitutes adequate protein in your daily diet? What do athletes and body builders require?
6. Good Carbs and Bad
We’re always hearing low carb this and that. Does that mean carbs are bad? Some are; the refined ones like sugar can contribute to disease and weight problems. But our bodies are designed to need carbohydrates. Learn about wholesome carbs - fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains and why these are so important for our health.
7. What About Vitamins?
An apple contains over 10,000 nutrients as do most fruits and vegetables. No multiple vitamin, no matter how complete can come anywhere near the nutrition of whole foods. Do vitamins do any good? Find out what studies have shown about the effects of vitamin supplements, what has happened to our food supply since the industrialization of agriculture, and why organically grown food is superior.
8. How Important is Exercise?
Exercise does all sorts of wonderful things for our bodies – preserves our ability to get around and take care of ourselves, lowers our risk for disease, and makes us feel better emotionally, to name a few. Learn a lot more and tips for increasing your physical activity in simple ways.
9. Super Snacking: Easy, Healthy, and Low in Calories
Is it better to stick to 3 meals a day or eat more frequently? Can snacks be good for you? So many snacks are harmful, but I have put together an extensive list of easy, low-cost snacks that are highly nutritious. Come and equip yourself with something that can help you be successful in controlling your weight and staying well. And have a snack too.
10. Quick, Healthy, and Delicious Cooking
Here are a bunch of ideas for inexpensive dishes you can whip up in a few minutes that you can serve your family and get compliments. Learn easy techniques and recipes that can put new sparks in your cooking and promote health at the same time.
11. A Weight Control Formula that Works!
A healthy diet with regular physical activity is the no-secret formula. We will discuss ways to make natural foods cooking and eating doable as well as ways to be successful with exercise. I will also share many tips on how to avoid the common pitfalls of most weight loss programs.
12. The Healing Foods Pyramid
This is a version of the basic food pyramid Guide to Good Eating which was developed by the University of Michigan’s Department of Integrative Medicine. It emphasizes foods that contribute most to the prevention of disease and maintenance of optimal health. We will go over it in detail, covering foods that are recommended for daily, weekly, and infrequent use.
13. A Couch Tornado: Easy Exercises You Can Do While Watching Your Favorite TV Shows
Learn how you can work out your entire body right in your own living room. We will cover all the major muscle groups in addition to exercise that is good for your heart and lungs. Get all the benefits of exercise without spending a bundle on a gym membership or equipment.
14. How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do I Need?
Did you know that the old Five A Day fruits and vegetables program was discarded as being inadequate in 2005? Learn how many serving of fruit and veggies you need, why, and ideas for incorporating more of these important foods in your meals and snacks. I will share some easy and delicious recipes.
15. What Are The U.S. Dietary Guidelines and How Can They Help Me?
The current version of Dietary Guidelines was revised in 2005 and reflects the latest information on the optimal diet and exercise for health promotion and disease prevention. Learn how you can best utilize this valuable resource to protect your health.
16. Enzymes are Essential
Enzymes are the catalysts for every chemical reaction in our body. Learn how and where they are made in the body, what types of functions they perform, the consequences of an enzyme-deficient diet, and ways to make up for age-related reduction in enzyme production.
17. Diet and Exercise for Health and Longevity
At least 80% of diseases now common to Americans are preventable through
healthy diet and lifestyle. Deaths to heart disease and cancer, our number 1 and 2 killers, were relatively rare before the advent of agribusiness and our modern food industry. Learn how to maximize your health and prevent disease through wise dietary choices, regular physical activity, and stress management.
18. How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Equip yourself with strategies that will enable you to maintain and control your weight during this challenging season. Prepare yourself for the parties, the relatives, the stress, and all the temptations that accompany the celebration of our winter holidays. This year you can avoid the additional pounds as you enjoy true peace with your eating and drinking.
True beauty emenates from the vibrance of glowing health. You can have a flawless complexion, bright eyes, a buff body, and shining hair that makes you look and feel much younger than your peers. Amaze everyone at your next high school reunion!
For more information, call Verna at 352-514-1305
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