Need to Know
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Who is this course for?Students of the Holistic Nutrition online program -
Course length (start & watch when you want)9.5 hours of video content -
ExtrasLifetime access · Certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
Dr. Angeli Chitale | BSc (Hons) ND
Angeli Chitale is a Queen’s University Graduate in Molecular Biology and Genetics. During her final year of post-grad level work in genetic research at the Department of Pathology, she treated her chronic knee injury with natural medicine - nutrition, herbs and supplements. The impact was so life changing, it inspired her to pursue formal studies and training in Naturopathic Medicine. While a student at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), Angeli pursued further hands-on training in botanical medicine with the Ontario Herbalists Association. Upon graduation, she obtained further qualification in Restorative Medicine for the treatment of Thyroid, Adrenal and other endocrine/metabolic conditions. Angeli believes in contributing to the profession and has served as an Executive Board Member, Medical Editor for the LAND (Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors), Chair of the Naturopathic Legacy Committee and has worked overseas with NGOs such as Naturopathic Doctors International who provides natural medical care to patients in remote and isolated areas of Central America. Here, Angeli supervised clinical care in Women’s Clinics, taught Global Health, Botanical Medicine and Clinical skills to prospective ND candidates from all over North America. Angeli is a professional member of the AARM (Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine) and continues to remain politically active in enabling access to natural health for the Canadian public. Angeli views health as maintaining balance within all aspects of a person: emotional, mental, spiritual, environmental, social, physical - and that healing happens on all levels. When not consulting, Angeli enjoys learning, teaching, writing articles for publication, growing food, hiking, kayaking and landscape painting.
Course description
Ever wonder how to make the best food choices for health using nutrition fundamentals, but unsure of where to begin? This course surveys the therapeutic properties of some of the most nutrient-dense foods available in North America. The course uses food monographs to highlight the historical and cultural significance, clinical relevance, and therapeutic uses of various foods. This course aims to provide the fundamentals of nutrition by introducing students to macros, micros, and phytonutrients necessary to build confidence in making empowered food choices for themselves and their families.
The course covers the best sources of nutrition and how to maximize nutrient intake of the following:
- The three macronutrients make up the bulk of calories in food (protein, carbohydrates, and fats).
- Twenty-five essential micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals.
- Types of fibre (soluble and insoluble).
- Various phytonutrients, including flavonoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
This course is organized based on plant-based and animal-based groups, including:
- Grains
- Beans & legumes
- Nuts & seeds
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Herbs & spices
- Milk & milk products
- Eggs & poultry
- Seafood
- Meat
For each group listed above, analyses of the top five nutrient-dense foods are discussed in the context of designing therapeutic food plans.
Upon completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
- Understand the historical and cultural relevance of specific foods.
- Understand nutritional science and the seven plus one main nutrient classes.
- Source the top foods containing 30+ essential nutrients.
- Understand the significant therapeutic use of foods: applications, indications, contraindications, and toxicity.
- Be able to make therapeutic meal plans based on nutrient-dense foods.
- Evaluate the spectrum of eating practices for health benefits and risks.
- Know how to maximize nutrient intake by understanding appropriate selection, storage, and nutrient-rich preparation methods.
- Understand energetics and subtle properties of food from eastern perspectives (Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine).
- Identify and utilize appropriate resources for research (monographs, articles etc.).
- Create health-promoting nutrient-dense food plans with confidence using nutrient analysis.
