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Foundations of a Healthy Zimbabwean Diet
5 Lessons
Are you ready to take control of high blood sugars and reclaim your health, all while enjoying your favorite Zimbabwean heritage foods?
Join us for a unique and transformative 4- week online course that blends the wisdom of traditional Zimbabwean dietary practices with the latest scientific research to provide you with actionable strategies to manage and in some cases, even reverse Type 2 Diabetes.
This course is not open for enrollment
Managing Diabetes with a Zimbabwean Diet:
A Quick & Practical Guide to Managing Blood Sugars While Enjoying Zimbabwean Heritage Foods
Fix the root cause of diabetes and manage your blood sugars.
Imagine confidently navigating any menu, whether you in the luxury of your own home, kumusha with the in-laws or exploring international cuisine. You effortlessly make healthy choices, enjoy delicious, satisfying meals, and maintain stable blood sugar levels, all while savoring the diverse flavors of the world.
This course will give you the skills you need make healthy eating and choosing blood sugar balancing foods the easy choice, no matter where you are, what you can afford and the foods you love.
In this course you will discover:
- The fundamentals of a diabetes-friendly Zimbabwean diet: Learn how to create balanced meals with the right combinations of blood sugar balancing and health promoting nutrients including carbohydrates, protein and fats from traditional Zimbabwean foods.
- Ingredient powerhouses: Explore the nutritional benefits of indigenous vegetables, fruits, grains and other foods that can help regulate blood sugars and improve health.
- Cooking techniques for stable blood sugars: Master cooking methods that minimize blood sugar spikes and keep you feeling energized throughout the day.
- Practical meal planning and recipes: Get delicious, easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans featuring common Zimbabwean dishes and global favorites
- Strategies for navigating social siuations and making healthy choices effortless: Gain confidence in managing diabetes in any setting, from family gatherings to dining out, whether you are enjoying sadza or sushi.
This course is perfect for you if:
- You have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes
- You are at risk of developing diabetes
- You want to prevent, manage, reduce medication or in some cases reverse signs and symptoms of diabetes
- You are looking for a culturally relevant approach to diabetes management
- Love Zimbabwean food and want to include it in a healthy eating plan
Here's what you'll get:
- 4 weeks of engaging online lessons: Access video lectures, downloadable resources, and interactive quizzes at your own pace
- Expert guidance: Learn from renowned experts in African nutrition and lifestyle medicine
- Lifetime access to course materials: Revisit the valuable information and resources whenever you need them, and from your digitally enabled device.
- Community Support: Connect with fellow participants in a private group
Course Curriculum
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.
