Looking for an entertaining approach to healthy eating? Cindy Mann, HHC, bring spunk and spice to cooking demonstrations and wellness workshops.In addition to serving participants healthy and tasty dishes, she inspires them to cook and eat healthier by taking them step-by-step through the nutritional, physical and holistic benefits of each dish.
Topic Samples
Healthy Snacks
It's 3pm, is the vending machine calling your name? Snacks are a part of a healthy diet, but it's easy to get distracted by sugary and fattening foods that can derail your best plans. In this interactive workshop,holistic health counselor and cooking coach Cindy Mann will share some of her favorite snack recipes so you're always prepared with just the right munchie when you need it.
You'll learn to cook and then eat:
Black bean hummus with green apple
Turkey Roll-Ups with honey mustard yogurt sauce
Eating for Energy
Are you feeling tired all of the time? Change your what you eat and you'll change how you feel! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn which foods will give you the energy to do the things you love. You'll have the opportunity to sample some new recipes, and you'll discover why changing what's on your plate might just change the way you experience life.
You'll learn to cook and then eat:
Raw Kale Salad
Nature’s Candy Parfaits
Healthy Comfort Foods
Does the cold weather, stress or just plain boredom have you craving warm, gooey, comforting dishes? Wondering how to soothe that craving with healthy, nutrient-rich dishes that taste great? In this interactive cooking class, we'll focus on recipes that require a little effort and pack a delicious punch. We'll also look at our personal history with comfort foods and deconstruct what makes our most satisfying meals. (Best in the fall and winter)
You'll learn to cook and then eat:
Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
Not-Your-Mama's Brussels Sprouts
Cleansing Cooking Class
Are you feeling sluggish, bloated and tired? Maybe it’s time you considered a cleanse! In this interactive cooking class, Cindy will introduce you to a simple, food-filled cleanse and recipes that you’ll continue cooking long after you’re done cleansing. Experience life without artificial ingredients! (Best in the spring)
You'll learn to cook and then eat:
Tilapia with mango salsa
Baby bok choy with cashews
Healthy Breakfasts and Lunches
When you’re focused on your work, it’s easy to forget about yourself. The crazy pace of today's typical office means that you often don’t have time to eat lunch, let alone eat something healthy. The goal of this workshop is to create an office environment where healthy eating is encouraged and easy. Cindy will show you simple lunch and breakfast recipes that will give you lasting energy without breaking the bank. No matter what your schedule is like, you can relax knowing that your lunch and snacks are no farther than your office refrigerator.
You'll learn to cook and then eat:
Brown rice wraps with tahini dressing
Black bean and quinoa salad
Meatless Meals
Going veggie can be good for your health and your pocketbook! In this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare delicious and satisfying meals without the meat. Wonder where your protein will come from? We'll cover vegetarian sources of protein and how to build a well-rounded vegetarian diet.
You'll learn to cook and eat:
Quinoa with black beans and corn
Very veggie chili
Green Eating
Ever eaten a tomato in January or a pear in July? It's not the same as a tomato in August or a pear in November, right? Eating foods out of season isn't only not delicious, it's also bad for the planet. In this interactive cooking class, you'll discover the benefits to your body and the earth from eating local, and experiment with some seasonal recipes that are bursting with flavor.
You'll learn to cook and eat:
Crunchy asparagus with cashews (spring)
Butternut squash and apple soup (fall/winter)
