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Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in healthy cooking classes in Chicago, where you can master plant-based recipes, gluten-free cooking, and more.

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Global Healing Kitchens: Japan

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

In the global healing kitchens series, wellness chef Alia Dalal explores authentic, home cuisine from cultures with strong food-as-medicine traditions. In this class, we'll explore the plant-centered cuisine of Japan and the Japanese island Okinawa, known for having the world's longest life and health expectancies.  Stepping aside from restaurant traditions like sushi and ramen, this class will focus on home-style food and ingredients like...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Clean Eating: Healthy Digestion

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

This Holistic Nutrition cooking class with Health and Wellness Chef, Alia Dalal, focuses on cooking techniques, ingredients and nutrition to help build a vibrant, whole foods-based diet from a holistic perspective. In her new "Flow, Go and Glow" classes, Chef Alia will explain to get healthy digestion, naturally-derived energy, and a leaner, glowing body. Good digestion is at the core of a healthy person. An unhealthy gut can lead to digestive upset,...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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The Non-Diet Diet

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Are you tired of spending energy over which diet is best for your busy lifestyle? And, trying countless diets in hopes of achieving a healthier lifestyle? Stop Google searching the cabbage soup diet, and come learn about tasty-yet-healthy diet modifications you can successfully implement into your busy schedule. Menu: Arugula and Butter Lettuce Salad with Roasted Corn and Blueberry-Thyme Vinaigrette Paprika and Garlic-Spiced Roasted Chicken Thighs...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Healthy Harvest

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Klassman, will teach you how to navigate the change of seasons with several approachable and realistic techniques that will keep you satisfied, allowing you to indulge in your favorites without the accompanying guilt.  It's a fact, we all struggle to stay the healthy course, and the constant temptations are a real challenge. Amy will showcase how filling salads, healthy fats, bright green vegetables,...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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The MIND Diet

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Klassman, will teach you the benefits of The MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) which may be associated with slowing down cognitive decline and delaying Alzheimer's disease onset.  Not only does it promote brain health, it also has the potential to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and aid in weight loss. Created in conjunction with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Health-Focused Cooking Demo: Omega 3s

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Virtual Health-Focused Cooking Demo: A New Year, A New You: Omega 3s The New Year is a great opportunity to start making more mindful and intentional decisions on how to best nourish your body and make long term, healthy lifestyle goals. Join us for virtual health-focused cooking demonstrations every Monday in January where we will dedicate time to lecture, cooking techniques, and Q&A taught by Chopping Block chef and nutritionist, JC White!...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Fiesta Friday: Mex with a Twist

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Ground beef tacos? Taco ’bout boring! Join us at the farmhouse as we turn up the heat and spice things up with a fiesta of our authentic favorites! We’ll show you how to up your fiesta game with three healthy and delicious dishes that are sure to please any crowd! Say goodbye to jarred queso and processed seasoning packs, and hello to fresh, vibrant and local flavors! Available for purchase by the glass, we feature a variety of artisan wines...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Meatless Meals: Beyond the Burger

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Eating more plant-based foods means more antioxidants, and more vitamins and minerals. These essential nutrients help slow the aging process, and are crucial for proper energy production, digestion, cellular repair, cancer prevention and more! Plus, a plant-based diet is highly anti-inflammatory, and is rich in fiber which aids weight loss, promotes bowel regularity and detoxifies the body. Join us to learn easy ways to transform seasonal farm-fresh...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Eating to Stimulate Healing

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Eating to Stimulate Healing, Alleviate Pain & Repair Did you know that certain foods can help to control inflammation?  Many of them are found in the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes wild-caught fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil. Plus, increasing more plant-based foods into your diet—like antioxidant-rich berries, and raw nuts and seeds—boosts energy, decreases stress...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Meatless Meals: Eat Less Meat, Gain More Health

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Eating more plant-based foods means more antioxidants, and more vitamins and minerals. These essential nutrients help slow the aging process, and are crucial for proper energy production, digestion, cellular repair, cancer prevention and more! Plus, a plant-based diet is highly anti-inflammatory, and is rich in fiber which aids weight loss, promotes bowel regularity and detoxifies the body. Join us to learn easy ways to transform seasonal farm-fresh...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Eating for Longevity, Vitality & Beauty

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Full Course Name: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Eating for Longevity, Vitality & Beauty Did you know that certain foods can help to control inflammation?  Many of them are found in the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes wild-caught fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil. Plus, increasing more plant-based foods into your diet—like antioxidant-rich berries, and raw nuts and seeds—boosts energy,...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Vegan Indian Cooking

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Are you a raw and vegan food newbie who wants to learn how to cook healthy? Are you looking to expand your gluten-free menu? Are you a long-time raw and vegan foodie in search for new recipes to try? Do you want to learn the secret benefits of Ayurvedic Indian spices and how to use them to make your meals healthier and tastier? Our gluten-free and vegan cooking classes can teach you all that. Learn the health benefits of over 15 Indian spices and...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Sensational Summer Side Dishes

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Learn to prepare three deliciously easy side dishes representing the flavors of summer in this hands-on class! This is the best part of summer in Illinois, when produce is plentiful in the farmers markets and backyard gardens are bursting at the seams. It’s the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables for their peak flavor and stellar nutritional punch. In this session, learn to use farm-fresh greens and hand-picked fruit in a variety...

(15) All levels 16 and older
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Demo Cooking: Chunky Vegetarian Soup

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Chilly temperatures call for comfort food, and a hearty soup is a healthy answer. This class will feature a chunky butternut squash, kale, and white bean soup, packed with colors, flavors, and texture, and topped with a garnish of crunchy homemade croutons.  During recipe preparation, you will gain knife and sauté skills, as well as learn how to cook both canned and dried beans in an instant pot.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Take Control of Your Health Through Diet and Lifestyle

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This workshop will help participants to build a foundational understanding of nutrition and the major impact it can have on health. Learn how to ditch dieting for good by developing a sustainable, balanced dietary pattern that fits your unique needs. Recommendations for shopping to fill your cart with nutritious foods that meet your needs while reducing your grocery bill will also be addressed.   This will be a hands-on cooking class. ...

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with a vegetable-based lasagna. Join this cooking class and learn how to make a versatile tomato sauce and master the techniques of roasting vegetables in both the oven and an air fryer. Elevate your culinary skills and embrace the flavors of roasted vegetable lasagna.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Raw Food Cooking – I

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Are you a raw and vegan food newbie who wants to learn how to cook healthy? Are you looking to expand your gluten-free menu? Are you a long-time raw and vegan foodie in search for new recipes to try? Do you want to learn the secret benefits of Ayurvedic Indian spices and how to use them to make your meals healthier and tastier? Our gluten-free and vegan cooking classes can teach you all that. Take your vegan diet to the next level of healthy! All...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Flavors of Fall

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Embrace the beauty of the fall season by putting its flavors on your table through healthy recipes. Undhiyu: Sweet Potato, Potato, Tomato, Eggplant, and peas dish from the Gujrati region in India Okra and Sweet Potato Dish: rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, vitamin C, B and K1 Vegan Indian Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie: get all the flavor and nutrients of pumpkin without the not-so-healthy ingredients that don’t really serve your body Complementary...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Ayurvedic Soups

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Are you a raw and vegan food newbie who wants to learn how to cook healthy? Are you looking to expand your gluten-free menu? Are you a long-time raw and vegan foodie in search for new recipes to try? Do you want to learn the secret benefits of Ayurvedic Indian spices and how to use them to make your meals healthier and tastier? Our vegan cooking classes can teach you all that. Learn 3 recipes per class. Instructions handout included. No prior experience...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Food Matters: The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Food matters—and is really important when it comes to controlling inflammation. Join us for this two-hour demo class to learn how to easily transform seasonal farm-fresh produce, wild-caught or pastured proteins, hearty beans and grains, and crunchy nuts and seeds into delicious meals. By learning simple cooking technique, eating REAL food, and limiting your exposure to fast and processed foods, you’ll naturally support an anti-inflammatory diet....

(13) All levels 18 and older
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