>> Be able to read Food Labels and ingredient lists, know common food ingredients and their possible effects on brain health
>> Know where our food comes from and the difference between processed and unprocessed food
>> Know what protein is, how it gets digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in protein and where protein is used in our brain and body
>> Know what fat is, how it gets digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in fat and where fats are used in our brain and body
>> Know what carbohydrates are, how they get digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in carbohydrates and where carbohydrates are used in our brain and body
>> Know the difference between starch, sugars, complex carbs, and simple carbs and how they influence our brain and body
>> Know about fiber and how does it aid digestion and the gut microbiome as it contributes to brain and general health
>> Know about Vitamins and where to find these and the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their functions in our brain and general health
>> Know about Minerals and where to find these - Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Iodine, Trace Minerals and their functions in our brain and general health
>> Know about Phytonutrients  and the – importance of Anti-oxidants and Spices and their influence on brain and body health
>> Realize that nutrition can contribute to Inflammation 
>> Learn about normal and abnormal inflammation, Autoimmunity, Causes of Inflammation associated with food
>> Know the difference between food allergies and -sensitivities and their treatment
>> Know about common food Intolerances – Oxalates, Salicylates, Amines, MSG and how they can contribute to brain and mental health issues and the basic ideas behind elimination diets
>> Learn about how food additives and toxins found in foods (naturally and artificially) can contribute to brain health and behavior issues

As a German-trained retired physician, naturopath, and a Certified Brain and Mental Health Professional and Licensed Brain Teacher (by Dr. Daniel Amen, double board-certified psychiatrist) Licensed Neuroencoding Specialist, Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner  as well as Nutrition Coach, I have in-depth knowledge of the topic and know how to properly address sensitive topics. 
As a mom, step-mom, aunt and grandma I know what kids like I know how to cook tasty meals, and how to make a topic age-appropriate and fun.

숙제 제공
There are homework assignments (optional) to encourage individual research, further readings and exploration. 
There will be group projects in class (zoom breakout rooms) and collaboration on the whiteboard.
Internet access during class for group projects is helpful.
수업 외 주당 2 - 4 시간
제공되는 평가
We will offer Kahoot Assessments (not graded) during class
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Students will receive a certificate of Completion/Achievement if they participated regualrly.

I recommend to first take my class: Neuroscience Applied to Behavior & Mental Health-Love Your Brain. This is helpful, but not a prerequisite.

Some of the information is taken from my book: "Eating for Vibrant Health and Explosive Energy". A .pdf version is part of the course.
If you'd like to check out book, you can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1980570035