Cookshop Dates

Events Calendar 2013

Hearty Low GI Meals You Can Freeze and Save Time!

Date: Tuesday, 4th June 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 31st May 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you want to improve your winter food choices and prevent weight gain? See how you can create satisfying low GI dishes to warm you up and tame your blood sugars at the same time. Ideal if you need to reduce your blood sugar reading or lower insulin resistance.

Gene Smart Foods to Fight Inflammation and Chronic Disease

Date: Tuesday, 9th July 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 5th July 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Want to disease proof your lifestyle? Research in nutrigenomics shows phytonutrients from colourful vegetables, legumes and wholegrains can talk to your genes and exert commanding influences to prevent disease. Learn how to avoid pro-inflammatory foods. Taste gene smart meals you can easily dish up at home to tone down inflammation and reduce your risk of asthma, arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, psoriasis, diabetes, overweight and even cancer! Learn how small changes can make a big difference.

More Clever Foods to Reduce Cholesterol

Date: Tuesday, 6th August 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 2nd August 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you dread the thought of taking lifelong pills for high cholesterol? Would you prefer yummy foods instead with only good side effects? Research shows including a portfolio of nature's superfoods in your diet can lower cholesterol by up to 30% - as much as a starting dose of some medication! See easy ways to cook with more legumes, wholegrains, nuts and plant sterols and create exciting dishes to enjoy. Life doesn't have to be boring!

How to Tame an Irritable Bowel: Cooking the Low FODMAPs Way

Date: Tuesday, 10th Sept 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 6th Sept 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you suffer from unresolved bloating, wind, pain, diarrhoea or constipation? Learn about friendly food ideas that eliminate the culprits responsible for most cases of irritable bowel. See and taste delicious recipes free from wheat, gluten and low in FODMAPs like fructose, lactose, polyols, fructans and GOS. Why tolerate discomfort any longer? This cookshop could change your life!

The Magic Mediterranean Diet to Drop Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar

Date: Tuesday, 15th October 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 11th October 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you have a high cholesterol or diabetes - red flags for heart attack and stroke? Do you believe healthy foods give less pleasure? The Mediterranean diet is bursting with flavour and can lower your risk of multiple diseases plus prolong your life! Learn how to whip up Cretan-style meals at home and see why this eating style tops the list of 'livable' diets.

Become More Raw and Reaping the Benefits

Date: Tuesday, 12th Nov 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 8th Nov 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Thinking about eating more fresh foods? Green smoothies and raw food diets are gaining popularity! Enthusiasts claim better digestion, clearer skin, increased energy levels, pain relief from arthritis and superior weight loss! Find out the nutritional risks and benefits of a raw food lifestyle. Learn how to avoid toxic chemicals formed during cooking. See easy food preparation techniques and taste a delightful raw food menu!

Scrumptious Low GI Dishes for the Festive Season

Date: Tuesday, 10th Dec 2013 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 6th Dec 2013 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Confused about how to have a healthy celebration over the festive season? Learn how to make delicious low GI party foods that support weight loss and keep your sugar reading under control. See how to makeover a cheese platter, what to dish out as finger food and snacks and how to elicit the wow factor and have your guests coming back for more. Perfect if you're a social butterfly with multiple dinners, events and parties at your door!