60 hours
Certificate of Completion
CEUS Avail
1 Year Access
"This food reveals itself for what it is: no more thing but a web of relationships among a great many living beings." - Michael Pollan
Introduction to Integrative Nutrition in a comprehensive overview of the biological and physiological aspects of nutrition, and their relationship with health and disease. This online course discusses the foundations of Integrative Nutrition, the significance of micro & macronutrients, and how digestion & metabolism are related to health. In addition to learning the foundations of nutrition, this course will also outline how to formulate meal plans and protocols for using food as medicine for yourself, your family and/or your clients, and ultimately support an integration of this knowledge into our personal and family life.
Course Includes
- 13 On-Demand Video Lectures, covering 9+ hours of lecture content
- Comprehensive Course Manual
- Textbook Recommended - link to purchase provided on enrolment
- Self-Guided Exercises to enhance and engage learning
- 1 Comprehensive Final Quiz - open book, with unlimited attempts permitted. Take and re-take this quiz multiple times for comprehensive learning.
- Enjoy a 'Self-Directed Learning Model' - study at your own pace, in your own time
Course Benefits
- Understanding the foundation of the human body's nutritional requirements and the building blocks of a healthy diet.
- Learn about the healing powers of water, food choices, food combining, and various diets to promote healing and disease prevention.
- Learn how to adapt nutritional intake, and plan meals according to the changing needs of various life stages.
- Finally understand what foods are 'trouble makers' and why!
- Differential between various therapeutic diets, and understand the benefits and/or risk factors for each.
- Self-Guided exercises to engage the material, and implement the learnings in your own life/practice.
- Explore how fundamental food choices can be an integral part of environmentalism and the health of our planet.
- Learn how to adapt diets, using healing foods for various therapeutic goals.
- Explore the benefits of 'cleansing' and how to use whole and nutritious foods and herbs to support a safe and healthy detoxification process.
Who is this course ideal for?
- Health professionals (MDs, Registered Nurses, Massage Therapists, Clinical Herbalists, Acupuncturists, etc.) looking to incorporate nutrition into their practice.
- Any one curious about natural nutrition and interested in improving their overall health through food.
- Those interested in increasing their understanding of plant-based nutrition.
- Anyone looking to be feel more empowered around their relationship with food.
Meet Your Instructors
CARMEN LYNDE CNP, CHT
Carmen has received her designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Carmen is a Clinical Herbalist upon completing a 5-year comprehensive biomedical program with Dominion Herbal College. As well, Carmen has training in Contemplative Psychotherapy, has completed certification courses in Endocrinology and Clinical Detoxification, and is currently studying Functional Medicine.
VICKI RIVARD, R. Ac, RHN
Vicki received her Diploma of Acupuncture & Eastern Herbal Medicine training at the Institute of Traditional Medicine, and a Diploma of Natural Nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutritions. As a Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Vicki combines ancient eastern wisdom with modern western knowledge to guide people back to a place of deep and lasting wellness.
