The Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate Program is comprised of the first 3 courses of the Natural Nutrition Coach Certificate Program. Students are introduced to the principles of Natural Nutrition, Digestion, and Menu planning, and gain insight into the various roles performed by a Natural Nutrition Coach. These 3 foundational courses will set you on a path of eating healthier, while you discover how food and specific nutrients and food-based ingredients directly influence your health. As well, we introduce the Holistic Nutrition Hub and assessment tools you can use right away. Students receive free access to the nutrition assessment forms and consulting tools available on the Holistic Nutrition Hub, saving you time and helping easily manage all aspects of working with clients.

This program teaches you:

• The principles and philosophy of natural nutrition, and the health risks associated with a modern, processed food diet.
• The basic science of the macronutrients, how and why they are important, and optimal food choices of each.
• How blood glucose problems arise and how to manage blood glucose with specific dietary and lifestyle interventions.
• The process of digestion from start to finish!
• Digestive issues can occur in the stomach and intestines, from heartburn to leaky gut syndrome.
• How to recognize imbalances in the digestive system and protocols that may help achieve balance.
• How the gut influences digestion, immunity, mood, and mental health.
• The psycho-spiritual meaning of digestive problems.
• How to read and interpret food labels and understand portion sizes.
• The benefits of eating seasonal, organic, non-GMO food.
• Food additives and their effect on health.
• The functions, deficiency symptoms, guidelines, and clinical applications for each vitamin, mineral, and trace mineral, as well as guidelines for purchasing high-quality dietary supplements.
• How to organize a natural foods kitchen and healthy cooking practices.
• Menu planning for yourself and for people with unique nutritional needs and specialty diets.
• How to start the consulting & coaching process with the Holistic Nutrition Hub Consulting platform
• Many tools and resources to help you along the way… and so much more!

Foundations in Natural Nutrition

NNC Course Code: Nutrition 1.1

Foundations in Natural Nutrition provides a framework for the study of nutrition and is an introduction to the principles of a natural food diet as they relate to health and well-being. The macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are explored in detail: their functions, metabolism, absorption, deficiency symptoms, and association with health and disease. Other naturally occurring compounds in plants and animals that may have beneficial effects on human health are examined, including phytochemicals, zoochemicals, and adaptogens, as well as anti-nutrients (including phytates, oxalates, and tannins), and the importance of water. The course also introduces various assessment tools you can use to streamline your nutrition consulting practice.

The Foundations in Natural Nutrition course includes videos, assignments, quizzes and 5 downloadable texts. For a sample flipbook preview, click on the images below.