We gladly accept registrations through March 9, 2027.
There are two ways to register:
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You can register online; or
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You can register in person at Castro Valley Adult School, located at 4430 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley
Brain-Body Kitchen: Nutrition and Lifestyle Practices for Cognitive Vitality
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Save the Dates:
Wednesdays - March 10, 17 & 24, 2027
6:00-8:00 PM
$125 + $30 Materials Fee
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education,
4430 Alma Ave, Castro Valley
Want sharper memory, steadier focus, and a calmer mind, now and for decades to come? Growing research shows that what you eat and how you live can strongly influence brain health and may lower your risk of cognitive decline. Incorporating powerful strategies such as consuming a varied whole foods diet, supporting healthy gut bacteria, intermittent fasting, stress management, stable blood sugar, balanced hormones, restorative sleep, avoiding toxins and incorporating regular exercise now have scientific validation and offer hope for an optimal aging process. Come learn how to eat anti-inflammatory meals rich in brain-boosting nutrients and meet the mushrooms, herbs and spices that provide extra support to your brain. We will also learn skills to build the habits we need to make the most of the exciting insights now emerging from cutting-edge neurology.
Class includes content-rich presentations and handouts, recipes, plus in-between class email support. We will taste sample foods and therapeutic herbal teas to inspire new choices for your everyday life.
Classes and Seminars
Susan is on faculty at the California School of Herbal Studies and the Castro Valley Adult School. She teaches in the classroom each quarter on various nutrition and health topics. Each class provides in-depth content, classroom exercises, a food demo, recipes and handouts. She also teaches hands-on healthy cooking classes, corporate wellness events and private in-home cooking events. All learning experiences allow for ample informal question and answer and focus on how to apply what you have learned.
In her hands-on cooking classes, you learn how to cook whole foods so they are delicious and satisfying. Eating more vegetables becomes a delight rather than a chore. This is why Susan loves to teach cooking classes—she knows that “one bite is worth a thousand words!” Most people already KNOW they should eat more vegetables, or cook at home more, but tasting a really awesome dish is very convincing! Having some great recipes and hands-on cooking know-how, along with planning and shopping strategies are key to implementing a powerful nutrition upgrade.
Cooking Classes are available every quarter at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education, where there are three complete mini-kitchens in one room. Working in pairs, every student prepares a dish. The class and recipes are clustered around a theme, such as cardiovascular health, or building immunity, but there are many nutrition principles in common for each class. The room is full of good smells and camaraderie as the whole class cooks and shares the meal together.
For Susan’s small group cooking classes in private homes, she designs a class around your nutritional preferences, or a theme, and plans a fun and nutritious event for you and your friends.
CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE
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Whole Food Nutrition for Reducing Inflammation
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Boost Your Immune Health
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The Heart of the Matter: Nutrition for Your Cardiovascular System
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Whole Food Nutrition for Healthy Aging
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Healthy Weight Is On Your Plate
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Get off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
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Whole Food Nutrition for Brain Health
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Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: Diet and Lifestyle for Better Sleep
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Whole Food Nutrition for Improving Digestion
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Is it Hot in Here? Whole Food Nutrition for Balancing Hormones
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Power Your Day With Whole Foods
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Food and Mood
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Everyday Herbal Remedies
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“Dump the Junk” Detox Program