“Even if you made the worst 1st meal of your life, give yourself pat on the back and look at the positive side, you have finally decided to cook and take charge of your health.”
As a plant-based food educator, I often hear people complain that we don’t have time to cook, we don’t know how to cook, we don’t like cooking, and so on.Imagine that you are a good cook and you shall be! I honestly think everyone can cook you just have to try. You have to go in the kitchen and make it happen. Don’t be afraid to make a mess or cook something which is uneatable… this is a good start!
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Ask for one-on-one consultations and cooking classes if you are interested in improving your overall health. Customized instruction can include designing budget-friendly and healthy meal plans, kitchen tips for efficient food preparation and a more productive grocery shopping experience.
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Food for Life with Sapna
Food for Life is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate the public about the benefits of a healthful diet for improved health and disease prevention. Based in Washington, D.C., Food for Life is a program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. View ‘Food for Life’ Classes
Recent Happenings
Green Smoothie Class
Together we made some nutritious fruits smoothies with dark leafy greens.
Pancake and Waffle Class
In this class we learn to make some wholesome pancakes with strawberry sauce.
Healthy Snacking Class
Kids enjoyed making fruit and nut snack. In this class we also made salad wraps.
Recipes
Share your favorite foods to celebrate Thanksgiving
Each Thanksgiving the rituals of gratitude abound. Yet gratitude should be a year-round perspective! To be mindful, to be kind, and to be positive enhances every day and every meal. Sharing your favorite foods and recipes is a thoughtful way to reach out to others —...
read moreIndian Potatoes, Peas and Kale
Quinoa Indian Style
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Oct. 18: Youth Cooking – Cooking up Halloween Surprises
Let’s have some fun creating SWEET & SPOOKY delights with local chef Sapna Von Reich. We promise that these are seriously healthy treats, which will surprise even YOU!!!!!! All recipes are gluten-free, vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required and is available at the time of the event.
- Age: 6-13
- Location: Timnath Town Center, 4750 Signal Tree Drive, Timnath, CO 80547
- Note: Register with Timnath Town Center at 970-224-3211
- Register online here.
Su 10/18 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fee: $32
Nov. 07: Youth Cooking – No Bake Desserts
Let’s learn to make some treats that are delicious, nutritious, and, best of all, they require no baking! All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required and is available at the time of the event.
- Age: 6-13
- Location: Timnath Town Center, 4750 Signal Tree Drive, Timnath, CO 80547
- Note: Register with Timnath Town Center at 970-224-3211
- Register online here.
Sa 11/7 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fee: $32
Nov. 15: Youth Cooking – Festive Appetizers
Join us to get some ideas on how to help your parents by fixing some appetizers for your holiday parties this season. Your guests will be very impressed with your creations. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required and is available at the time of the event.
- Age: 6-13
- Location: Timnath Town Center, 4750 Signal Tree Drive, Timnath, CO 80547
- Note: Register with Timnath Town Center at 970-224-3211
- Register online here.
Su 11/15 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fee: $32
About Sapna Von Reich
Sapna Von Reich is a native of Northern India, has been teaching authentic Indian cooking for 10 years in Northern Colorado. Fresh, healthy, and inspired cuisine is her specialty. In the past few years, she has expanded her repertoire by becoming a certified Food for Life Instructor for PCRM (Physicians for Responsible Medicine). She offers monthly cooking classes at Whole Foods Market, Fort Collins’s Food Coop, through Parks and Recreation at several Fort Collins Locations, the city of Loveland, and the city of Windsor. Sapna also lectures for many wellness programs, both city and corporate, in Northern Colorado, and offers kids cooking classes as well.
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“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.”
-Joyce Meyer