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Food Travels: Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, the World & Back
5 Lessons
This course is not open for enrollment
Nourishing Roots
Exploring African Food as Medicine and Reclaiming Our Cultural Legacy
It's time to take back our health and it starts by reclaiming our foodways.
Join this vibrant African cooking class led by a passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, whose heritage whispers of healing through traditional foodsThis cooking class isn't just about whipping up delicious meals; it's about about AfroCulinary Medicine, the art and science of reclaiming the heritage of cultural foods and harnessing their power to nourish both body and soul. Yes, African food is medicine.
Dive into the Depths of Flavor:
- Explore the plethora of staple ingredients: Learn about the unique nutritional profiles of African staples like fonio, millet, black-eyed peas, and plantains. Discover how these seemingly simple ingredients can be woven into a tapestry of vibrant dishes bursting with flavour and goodness.
- Unlock the Secrets of Ancestral Wisdom: Delve into the history and traditions behind African culinary practices. Understand how generations have used food not just as sustenance, but as a powerful tool for healing and promoting well-being.
- Transform the Ordinary into Extraordinary: Master the art of transforming simple ingredients into delicious, healing dishes.. Learn traditional cooking techniques that layer on flavor and maximize the nutritional potential of each dish.
More than just a cooking class, this is an immersion into a cultural tapestry woven with :
- Empower you with knowledge: Gain valuable insights into how food choices impact your health and well-being. Learn about portion control, balanced meals, and incorporating African superfoods into your diet.
- Flavorful discoveries: Master the art of using spices, herbs, roots, tubers and grains common to Africa and create dishes that not only taste good but nourish and heal.
- Nutritional wisdom: Learn how to identify and harness the health-promoting properties of staple African ingredients like yams, sorghum, plantains, lentils, and okra. Uncover their hidden powers to strengthen immunity, regulate digestion, and keep you energized.
- Healing traditions: Explore the ancient connection between food and well-being in African cultures. Discover how specific ingredients and culinary practices can promote balance and improve your health,
- Community connection: Share laughter, stories, and the joy of cooking alongside fellow food enthusiasts. Celebrate the richness of African heritage through the universal language of shared meals.
Here's What You will Learn:
- Characteristics of traditional African diets and why they promote great health
- The changes in our eating patterns that are causing an increase in chronic/noncommunicable disease
- How to create an eating plan that includes the African foods YOU love, can afford, can access and is tailored to you
- Easy peasy steps you must take to create an Afro-cultural plate that heals
- How to prepare African foods that are good for you and loaded with flavor
This Class is for You If YOU:
- Are curious about African cuisine and its connection to health.
- Are looking for delicious and nourishing ways to incorporate new ingredients into your diet.
- Want to connect with your roots and/or explore the vibrant tapestry of African cultures.
- Believe in the power of food as medicine that nourishes both body and soul.
P.S. This class emphasizes cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse traditions. We celebrate the unique tapestry of African heritage without appropriation or harmful stereotypes.
What You Will Get:
African Food As Medicine
BONUS:
Access to our state-of-the-art meal planner to help you personalise suggested meal plans and create shopping lists
Access to our recipe library packed with favorite dishes from the African Diaspora, some with modern twists of traditional favourites
- Access into our exclusive Maitano Kitchen where good health begins
- Weekly video content to watch and learn the basics of creating healthy African heritage eating plans
- 4- live, virtual, dietitian-led cooking classes
- Private group membership to discuss cooking and health
- 1-year access to course material and recorded cooking classes
BONUS:
Access to our state-of-the-art meal planner to help you personalise suggested meal plans and create shopping lists
Access to our recipe library packed with favorite dishes from the African Diaspora, some with modern twists of traditional favourites
"Cordialis is an outstanding presenter. She was engaging and enthusiastic, providing a wealth of information without overwhelming attendees. The slides are complementary with visuals to enhance the verbal information. I truly can not think of a better presenter/presentation I have encountered recently
"Cordialis did an outstanding job of pacing the demo so that I could follow along, as well as prioritising which recipes were made first. My chakalaka was even better after sitting while I work on the other recipes.
"The recipes were authentic, simple and VERY flavorful despite the simplicity of the ingredients and cooking methods. "
Do you want to improve your health through food?
Our course gives you the foundation you need to follow to create meals that heal while using African foods and other ingredients that you love, have access to and simply enjoy.
Cordialis Kasago, MA, RDN, DipACLM, DipIBLM
Cordialis is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional certified by both the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Equipped with over 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and food service management, she is a believer of identifying the real causes of illness and treating them through good food and lifestyle choices.
An avid writer, media dietitian and prolific speaker, Cordialis serves as a Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professions and regularly gives expert nutrition and health opinions for mainstream media including CNN, The New York Times and the Washington Post. She is also a contributor for health media outlets that include Healthline.com, Food and Nutrition Magazine and Radiant Health Magazine.
Cordialis is a graduate of the California State University, Los Angeles Nutritional Sciences program and holds a Master’s of Arts in African Area Studies with an emphasis on Public Health. She is a Certified Diabetes Lifestyle Coach, Food Safety Manager and has a Certifcate of Advanced Weight Management for Adults.
