2020 Food as Medicine talks in Sydney and Melbourne
Becca Crawford
Following my SOLD OUT Australian Food as Medicine / Healthy Homes tour across 7 cities in 2019, I am thrilled to announce that due to popular demand I will be presenting a few more full day talks again in 2020. For talks held via zoom webinar, each participant will receive up to 5 of my online cooking classes (bone broth, slow cooks, organ meats, baked cakes, chocolate) retailing at $79 each (a total of $395) to empower you to cook your own nourishing food and treats at home.
I will co-presenting again with Marieke Rodenstein, Australia’s pre-eminent holistic dietician. Our collective forte is to combine the wisdom of ancestral diets with the latest developments in nutritional medicine and robust science.
These talks will sell out quickly so please book fast to avoid disappointment!
These talks are run as a ALL DAY event (9am to 3pm) for $150 pp. By the end of the day you will be empowered with all of the tools, information and resources to reduce dietary and environmental toxins and to nourish your body to reclaim and maintain optimal health. As the talk will be held virtually via zoom webinar, some of the material will be emailed ahead of time for you to watch with the rest emailed after the event.
Food is the most powerful medicine:
While health is multifactorial (and directly influenced by lifestyle factors such as movement, sleep, breath, mindset, immersion in nature, fun and play, and connections with ourselves and others), nourishing your body with the anti-inflammatory nutritionally-dense whole foods that we as a species have biologically evolved to eat is, I believe, the cornerstone (as well as the fastest and easiest way!) of reclaiming and maintaining spectacular health with the most profound impact. Food is the most powerful medicine available to us to heal chronic illness and to remain vibrantly healthy.
Health issues, pharmaceutical band-aids, and confusion and stress over what, when and how to eat might be considered “normal” in today’s society, but this is not a natural state of being and you don’t have to settle to live that way.
Even though the information that will be presented is a source of general information only and not tailored to individual or specific health issues, what we have witnessed and experienced over the past 2 decades is that, in the vast majority of cases, consciously addressing the foundations of our health - starting with simple, positive and meaningful dietary changes - can seamlessly resolve many specific health issues and can result in profound shifts in health and wellbeing. Small changes, big impact.
By the end of our full day presentation, our mission is to make you feel empowered that you have all the information, tools and resources you need to reclaim and maintain your and your family’s health and wellbeing so that you can be the best possible version of yourself and live the full and vibrant life that you so truly deserve.
AVAILABLE DATES:
1 ) SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER (FINAL DATE FOR 2020!)
what i will discuss:
I will explain in my renowned, uncomplicated, no-nonsense, practical approach how to reduce the mismatch between our lifestyle (particularly dietary) choices and our ancient DNA, in order to function optimally, perform our best and reach our true potential. I will unpack the fundamental principles of robust nutrition and bust mainstream myths that have contributed to the epidemic of modern illness and degenerative disease. In particular, I will discuss:
The 2 broad epigenetic factors that influence our health and well being
A brief overview of the 8 Foundations/ Pillars of Health before homing in on nutrition and hydration
The 3 distinct periods of evolution from a nutritional point of view
Why the standard western diet has been a complete failure
Why traditional societies pre industrial revolution lived in a state of perfect robust health
My nutritional philosophy on what we as a species are designed to eat
What are the most nutrient-dense wholefoods that we should be eating
Where our food comes from (provenance) and how its been processed
Where to source wholefoods most affordably and the relevant due diligence questions to ask
Myth busting around saturated fat and cholesterol
Macronutrient ratios and what your plate should look like
How to properly prepare food super simply and efficiently while maximising its nutritional benefits and flavour
The 3 main buckets of dietary toxins and why they wreak havoc on our health
Safe sugars, safe grains, and healthy fats
How to transition effortlessly and joyously from a conventional diet to nutrient-dense traditional wholefoods diet with step by step healthy swaps.
what marieke rodenstein will discusS:
Holistic dietitian, Marieke Rodenstein, will discuss the fundamental principles of robust nutrition for optimum gut health.
The mention of the word bacteria typically conjures up fears of disease and has us running for our hand sanitizer. Most people think of bacteria as dangerous and dirty, more foe than friend. Subsequently, our focus has been on the microbes that harm us, and how we can eradicate them. Whilst there are many bad bugs that can have serious consequences on our health, what often goes unnoticed is the critical role that bacteria play in keeping us healthy.
We humans harbor over 100 trillion bacteria in and on our body and the majority of these microbes live in our gut. In fact the gut is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet. Look after it and you are guaranteed better health. Harm it or neglect it and you risk harming the health of your entire body.
Disturbances in our gut flora are being linked to an ever increasing number of diseases from gastrointestinal issues such as IBS and acid reflux to eczema, allergies, autoimmune issues, diabetes, depression, obesity and autism.
During Marieke's presentation you will learn:
How your gut influences your health
The role of the gut in modern disease
What affects your gut health and the warning signs that you may have an unhealthy gut
Key dietary and lifestyle principles to improve your gut health
Due to being in overwhelming demand across Australia, Marieke can only take on a limited number of new clients who have been directly referred to her. By attending this talk you will automatically have the opportunity to work with her, if you so choose, as her ongoing client to address any specific health issues you may have (involving a protocol of robust testing, diagnosis and holistic treatment).
cost is $150 per person & includes:
4 hour morning presentation on Food as Medicine: I speak for approximately 3 hours on the fundamentals of robust nutrition while Marieke Rodenstein spends approximately 1 hour on the fundamentals of robust gut health. The information I deliver is essentially the same subject matter that I typically discuss in my one-on-one private 3 hour health coaching sessions valued at $450 (a massive saving of $300). I appreciate that the financial investment of my one on one health coaching sessions is cost prohibitive for many, so these group public talks are your opportunity to obtain, at a fraction of the price, the benefit of exactly the same material that you would otherwise receive in a private health coaching session with me (in addition to receiving information that Marieke will provide as well as the information set out below)
A presentation on Healthy Home/ Healthy Swaps / Essential Oils that focuses on the toxicity in our home environment and provides you with a simple, yet powerful, solution on healthy swapping all your conventional personal care products, make up, perfumes, household cleaning products, pharmaceuticals to all natural, non toxic versions in a positive and empowering way.
Comprehensive 63 page manual to take home that summarises the day’s talk and will set you up with in-depth knowledge and practical how-to for life.
Opportunity to ask questions of myself and of Marieke Rodenstein, and to work with Marieke as her client to address specific health issues if you so choose.
My five online cooking classes (bone broth, organ meats, slow cooks, chocolate and gluten free baked cakes) each retailing at $79 each ($395 in total!!) so that you can learn how to cook these nourishing foods in your home
this presentation is ideal for:
Those who are stressed and confused about what, how much and when to eat, macronutirent ratios, where to source wholefoods from most affordably (esp if you’re on a budget) and how to properly prepare their food
Those who suffer, or have family members who suffer, from health issues (such as low immunity, gut issues such as gas, bloating or constipation, excess weight, under weight, skin conditions, lethargy, troubled sleep, absent /irregular periods, PMT, inability to conceive, recurrent colds and flues, excessive mucous, osteo-skeletal issues such as aches and pains, depression, low libido, brain fog, cavities)
Those who want to reduce time in the kitchen and/or simplify meals without ever compromising nutrient-density
Those who deal with picky and fussy eaters
Those who are worried that their children are not thriving or functioning as best as they could be
Those wanting to reduce or eliminate gluten, refined sugar and processed foods generally but don’t know where to start and don’t want to feel deprived of their favourite treats or deprive others in their home of their favourite foods
Those who want to know recommended practitioners that they can work with who are on exactly the same nutritional and lifestyle page (including GPs, Naturopaths, Dentists, Osteopaths and Building Biologists).
Those who are generally healthy, fit and health conscious but want to take their health and well-being to the next level.
Those who wish to start or deepen their journey in kicking the chemicals in their home environment to provide a toxic free home for their family
Those who aspire to be chemical-free and pharmacy-free
Those wanting to be more independent in their health care, and to be their family’s alchemist and healer in the first instance
Those wishing to simplify and streamline the purchasing of all their personal care products and cleaning products
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cancellation policy
Once payment has been made, it is non-refundable and your place can not be moved to a different date. If you can not make it due to last minute unforeseen circumstances, feel free to gift your place to a friend and let me know. Thank you for your understanding.