If you are overwhelmed or unsure about how to put together a healthy, balanced meal join plant-based chef and registered holistic nutritionist Amy Longard for an interesting and interactive webinar that’ll teach you how to do just that.  Following her laid back and realistic approach, Amy will talk about how to put together a meal that’ll cover the bases of proper nutrition, she’ll share recipe ideas (including many of her go-to dishes), offer simple suggestions that’ll help you incorporate positive dietary changes, and touch on the topic of supplementing (is it actually necessary?).

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In this interactive workshop, learn about blood sugar highs and woes and the importance of proper nutrition in keeping your energy and blood sugar levels stable. Registered holistic nutritionist and plant-based chef Amy Longard will talk to us about foods to focus on, foods to avoid, the mechanisms which cause our blood sugar to spike, and share some snack and meal ideas to help keep blood sugar imbalances at bay. She’ll also talk about carbs and how they are not necessarily a banned substance for those looking to manage their sugar intake. With the holidays just around the corner you’ll be armed with some of Amy’s best tips and tricks to help you make better food choices in the festive season and into 2022.

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In this interactive online workshop, you’ll learn how to make your own homemade sauerkraut in a simple step-by-step process. Chef Amy will also be speaking to the history of ‘kraut, the health benefits of fermented foods, why these foods play a role in building a robust immune system, and she’ll share tips on how to include these foods in your day to day life. While this is a demo style class, you are invited to join in at home. All you need for the workshop is a ~3-4 pound cabbage (red or green), salt, a large knife and/or food processor, cutting board, and either a 2 litre jar with a lid or several mason jars with lids. Participants who join the live workshop will be able to ask questions throughout and everybody who registers will receive the replay, 3 sauerkraut recipes, additional information and resources on sauerkraut. You’ll leave the workshop with a greater understanding of how to ferment, the health benefits of fermentation, and if you decide to participate you’ll have your own batch of ‘kraut in 7 – 9 days following the lessons.

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Whether you’re heading back to campus for work, continuing to work remotely, and/or sending your kids back to school means life is about to get a bit busier. Join plant-based chef and registered holistic nutritionist Amy Longard for an interesting and informative webinar featuring her tried and true hacks focussed on healthy eating for professionals and families that’ll inspire and motivate you to make simple changes amid your busy schedule.

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Join plant-based chef & nutritionist Amy Longard for an interactive and informative cooking demonstration in celebration of CU Appreciation Week. Amy will be preparing a fan-favourite: Power Pasta Salad! This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and is perfect for summer camping or hiking. It’s also full of healthy carbs, plant-based protein and you can make it in advance and eat it cold! Chef Amy uses this recipe as our guideline.

All of the ingredients are listed below, including a list of swaps in case you don’t have the base ingredients. If you want to cook along with Amy, be sure to have all these items laid out and ready to go.

Base ingredients (or swaps) & kitchen equipment:

• 16 oz/454 g bag whole grain spiral or elbow noodles (brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat, spelt, etc)
• 2 (398 mL/14 oz) cans of mixed beans, chickpeas, or beans of your choice, drained & rinsed or ~ 3 cups cooked beans of your choice
• 1 can artichokes (packed in water), drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
• 5 cups leafy greens of your choice such as baby kale, spinach, swiss chard,  or arugula, washed and chopped
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 pint of grape or cherry tomatoes or 1 – 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped, optional
• 2 – 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
• 1 – 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder or 1/2 clove of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• A pinch of red chili flakes
• Salt & pepper
• Optional add ins: any veggies that you like in pasta salads, fresh herbs instead of dried herbs listed above, pickled eggplant, marinated mushrooms, etc

Kitchen equipment: stovetop, large pot, colander, large spoon, cutting board, chef knife (or other sharp knife), a large bowl (this recipe yields A LOT), measuring cups and spoons.

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Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Well Being Life Coach, Sarah Green, as she discusses nutritional ways to Boost Your Brain Power! Sarah will share 5 key nutrients to help lessen brain fog and mental fatigue, and help uplift your mood! Find out why they help and how easy it is to incorporate them into your day with recipes and simple tips that will be offered to you in this talk. Discover how to help your brain function at its best!

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Reducing or cutting back on sugar can have great health benefits — but how do you get started? What are the best tips and tricks for reducing sugar in your meals, snacks and drinks? On October 1, 2020, plant-based chef & registered holistic nutritionist Amy Longard joined us for an interesting and informative online workshop for answers to these questions and lots of ideas and suggestions on ways you can start making little changes that will have a big impact on your health. Check out her slides here.

During the session, Amy also did a cooking demo for her .

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