“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
Chickpea Curry
Popularly know as ‘Chana Masala’ in India. This dish is easy to make and can be eaten with plain rice, Indian bread or any flat bread. Ingredients for 3 servings 1/4 tsp olive/canola oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 1” cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods, lightly cracked 2 whole...
read moreQuinoa and Basmati Rice with Vegetable
This dish is popularly known as ‘Pulao’ Traditionally Pulao is made with while Basmati rice, to make it a little healthier, I add quinoa to this recipe. Ingredients for 4 servings 1/2 cup Basmati Rice ½ cup Quinoa 1/4 tsp olive/canola oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 3 green...
read moreCumin Potatoes
Ingredients for 4 servings 4 red potatoes, boiled whole and diced (peeling the potatoes before dicing is optional) 1/2 tsp olive/canola oil 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp coriander powder ¼ - ½ tsp garam masala (if you like it spicy add ½ tsp or else ¼ tsp) ½ tsp turmeric...
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Dec. 12: Youth Cooking – Cool Christmas Treats
Let’s have some fun creating yummy edible treats. These treats make good homemade gifts for family, friends and teachers. 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.
Sa 12/12 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fee: $32
Dec. 20: Youth Cooking – Holiday Snacks
Join us to learn how to make some fun and festive snacks! We will be teaching you some new recipes, both sweet and savory, using just a few simple ingredients. And who knows? You might just find a new favorite to make for your next holiday party. 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 12/20 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fee: $32
I have been working with Sapna for a year and a half. I have adopted a plant based diet ( no dairy, fats, or meats) with Sapna’s direction and her cooking classes. During that time period, I have lost over 70 lbs and no longer have five health issues. Those issues were pre-diabetes, pre-osteoporosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. I would highly recommend her as a health coach to help with eating nutritional foods, losing weight, and cooking yummy, yummy foods.
– Karen, Fort Collins
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