Overview:

In this course, students will focus on the concept of food as medicine. The knowledge you will learn will give you the tools to make better food and lifestyle choices in an increasingly toxic world. We will explore such relevant topics to today's environment such as: 

• Foods that help you achieve optimal health, aka superfoods.

• Spices and cooking oils 

• Diet culture 

• Processed and ultra-processed foods 

• The psychology of food: why do we eat what we eat?

• Emotional eating; emotional intelligence 

• Physical health practices for an ageing body

• Emotional health vs. Mental health 

• Common everyday toxins

• The importance of  Gut health 

• Probiotics and Prebiotics

• Modern distractions and overstimulation leading to chronic inflammation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify superfoods available to them, local and imported, as well as spices and inflammatory cooking oils vs Anti-inflammatory cooking oils and processed and ultra-processed foods.

• Understand diet culture and food trends. What are they, and what diets are the healthiest on the planet: blue zones.

• Separate their emotions from their food choices.

• Know the benefits of physical exercise to the body and mind as we age. 

• Identify the difference between emotional and mental health. Have knowledge of the gut-brain axis and its influence on emotional and mental health.

• Relate what they learnt throughout the course to the perils of modern urban lifestyle on their health. 

Course Outline

Instructor

Sonia Salim

Sonia is a nutrition and well-being coach trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in NYC, with certifications in Holistic Health Counselling, Gut Health, Hormone Health, and the Psychology of Food. Since starting her practice in 2017, she has focused on uncovering the root causes of poor health while helping clients achieve weight loss goals. Her approach towards functional nutrition provides practical knowledge to improve health, tailored to the demands of modern urban life.

Application Process:

Participants must register online through the CES website by clicking on their desired course and filling out a one-page form. Before starting the registration process, please ensure that you have the following:

- A passport-sized photograph for the CES smartcard. It should be against a white background.

- Correct CNIC details.

Incorrect information provided during the registration process will lead towards cancellation of your enrolment at any stage, and participants will not be entitled to claim a refund.

Once you have completed your online registration, you may proceed to the payment section. You have two options:

1. Pay online using your bank debit/credit cards through LUMS online payment system https://pay.lums.edu.pk

2. Download the fee voucher and deposit cash in any branch of the designated banks specified on the fee voucher.

Once the payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 to 48 working hours, and your payment status will be updated to "ENROLLED" in the online application portal.

Installment:

KalPay Taleem offers an instalment facility for participants enrolled in CES on-campus courses and workshops. If you want this option, please email taleem@kalpayfinancials.com or call at 0328 3044414 for more information.

Note: CES may cancel or postpone a course due to insufficient enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the university will refund registration/processing fee (if any) but will not be responsible for any other related charges/expenses including cancellation/change charges by airline and travel agencies.