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  Learn "healthy cooking" with renowned local chef Jeff Woodward.  "Chef Jeff" offers classes at The Wedge and at Lakewinds Foods in Minnetonka.

If you are looking to learn how to prepare healthy meals that are also delicious, these are the classes for you.  Even one class provides a lifelong benefit!

 >> To sign up for a class, call Jeff Woodward at 612 929-2207.  Mention you are a patient at Healthy for Life Chiropractic and get a $5 discount off the the cost of the class.


Classes at the Wedge:

Your Personal Food Solution (New Class) DM
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, January 22, 29, Feb 5
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$200/$149 members
DESCRIPTION: The class includes a one-hour dietary consultation with Jeff, a $125 dollar value – free. During the class you will learn how to identify your unique needs for proteins, carbs, and fats based on your body type and metabolism. You will create a healing power of food plan that works! Get the personal attention and cooking instruction you need to put your plan into action! Register early. Appointments for one-on-one consultations with Jeff will be available beginning January 15.

The Chocolate Class (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, February 12
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$59/$49 members
DESCRIPTION: Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning about our favorite food group – chocolate. We’ll cover chocolate cookies, sauces, cakes and tarts. Yum! We will cover brands and qualities of chocolate as well as how to select the right percentage of cocoa for the dish you wish to prepare. There will be a light soup or stew to eat just before we go to chocolate heaven!

Rich, Hot and Spicy (DM) New Class
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, February 19
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$55/$49 members
DESCRIPTION: Pare the right flavor (spice or herb),with the right oil (richness) then kick up the heat (chili/curry) and you have some fabulous eating. Crank up the flavor blending herbs, oils and spicy foods in ways that make your mouth really happy. We’ll finish the evening with a chocolate dessert.

Great Vegetarian Proteins: Tofu, Beans, and Tempeh (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, February 26
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$50/$40 members
DESCRIPTION: Vegetarians need a broad range of quality vegetable proteins to be healthy and to stay well. Tofu, tempeh and beans are the all-stars of vegetable based proteins. Learn how to use these important proteins in soups, stews, and main dishes. Tempeh and Vegetables in a Smoky Peanut Sauce, Curried Tofu with Rice Noodles and Basil, Black Bean Chili, Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stew plus additional recipes.

The Anti-Inflammation Diet – reducing the causes of chronic illness (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 11
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$115/$95 members
DESCRIPTION: Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic illness. Learn the 15 dietary steps necessary to prevent, treat and reverse chronic inflammation. Week one covers inflammatory foods, methods of identification and fats that contribute to inflammation. Week two covers testing, adrenal function and balancing foods to lessen inflammation. Learn how to get through your day without the foods that may create acute and silent inflammation. Non-gluten, non-dairy meal served at each class.

Living Without – Gluten and Dairy Free Cooking (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, March 18
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$55/$45 members
DESCRIPTION: Many people are reactive to dairy products and gluten. The GF/DF diet helps people with allergies, joint issues, ADD/ADHA, headaches, digestive malfunction and blood sugar issues. Learn the best substitutes for gluten and dairy in recipes as well as having a great GF/DF meal!

Perfect Chicken
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, March 25
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$55/$45 members
DESCRIPTION: Moist, tender chicken is not difficult to make if you know how to prepare it. Learn the best methods for poaching, baking, frying and sautéing chicken. Get recipes for soups, salads, main dishes and sauces – all featuring organic chicken. During the class we will sample: Chicken with Mild Chili sauce, Jalapeno Chicken over Spinach, Curried Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries, Butterflied Chicken with Oregano and Lemon.

Balanced Food for Busy People
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 8
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$115/$95 members
DESCRIPTION: This non-dairy, natural food cooking class shows you how to get balanced, healthy meals together in a minimum of time. You will learn how to balance your meals to burn body fat, improve hormonal function, reduce inflammation, and give you more energy. You will get recipes and tips if you are too busy to cook, travel regularly, or find yourself bored with your food and cooking. Learn how to set up your home, work, and day to get healthful food quickly. Take this class and get some needed variety and excitement into your food life!

The Nutritional Needs of Women - Healing foods for the heart, hormones, weight and sleep
Tuesday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 22
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$115/$95 members
DESCRIPTION: This class is based on the work of David Edelberg, MD Diana Schwarzbein, MD, and Bethany Hays, MD –doctors who have done ground breaking work on women’s health, hormones and nutritional needs. You will learn the results of their research on insulin resistance, hormones, heart disease, fatigue, weight gain, proper sleep and other health concerns of women. We will be having balanced, allergen-free meals during the classes.

Vegetables from A to Z (DM) New class
Jeff Woodward
Tuesday, April 29
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$50/$40 members
DESCRIPTION: Learn the best methods and techniques for cooking vegetables from artichokes to zucchini. We will demonstrate simple vegetable cooking for quick dishes (that aren’t mushy) to fancy flavoring techniques for dinner parties or that special meal. Complete vegetarian meal served during class.


Classes at Lakewinds Coop in Minnetonka:

The Nutritional Needs of Women (DM)
Healing foods for the heart, hormones, weight and sleep
Jeff Woodward
Thursday, February 28
6:00 to 8:30PM
$55/$45 members
DESCRIPTION: This class is based on the work of David Edelberg, MD Diana Schwarzbein, MD, and Bethany Hays, MD –doctors who have done ground breaking work on women’s health, hormones and nutritional needs. You will learn the results of their research on insulin resistance, hormones, heart disease, fatigue, weight gain, proper sleep and other health concerns of women. We will be having balanced, allergen-free meals during the class. New recipes we will sample include: White Bean Soup with Pesto, Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad, Salmon with Cilantro-Cucumber Salsa , mixed fruit with 75% chocolate

The Anti-Inflammation Diet – reducing the causes of chronic illness (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Thursday, March 20 and Thursday, March 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
$100/$90 members
DESCRIPTION: Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic illness. Learn the 15 dietary steps necessary to prevent, treat and reverse chronic inflammation. Week one covers inflammatory foods, methods of identification and fats that contribute to inflammation. Week two covers testing, adrenal function and balancing foods to lessen inflammation. Learn how to get through your day without the foods that may create acute and silent inflammation. Non-gluten, non-dairy meal served at each class.

Great Vegetarian Proteins: Tofu, Beans, and Tempeh (DM)
Jeff Woodward
Thursday, April 17
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
$50/$40 members
DESCRIPTION: Vegetarians need a broad range of quality vegetable proteins to be healthy and to stay well. Tofu, tempeh and beans are the all-stars of vegetable based proteins. Learn how to use these important proteins in soups, stews, and main dishes. Tempeh and Vegetables in a Smoky Peanut Sauce, Curried Tofu with Rice Noodles and Basil, Black Bean Chili, Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stew plus additional recipes.

 >> To sign up for a class, call Jeff Woodward at 612 929-2207.  Mention you are a patient at Healthy for Life Chiropractic and get a $5 discount off the the cost of the class.


About Jeff


Jeff Woodward has been a cooking instructor, teacher, lecturer and private nutritional consultant for the past 25 years.
  
Professional chef by trade, he has conducted countless cooking classes and privately counseled thousands of individuals on how to improve their health by improving the way they cook and eat. His specialty is helping busy individuals learn how to prepare and eat healthy, food allergen-free  meals by creating customized nutritional programs.
   
His passions include cooking, teaching, lecturing and counseling patients concerning their diet and health symptoms. As a result of working hand-in-hand with doctors throughout his career, Jeff also has extensive knowledge of specific laboratory testing (e.g. saliva, blood, urine) that can help identify biochemical imbalances that may be contributing to ill health.
   
Mr. Woodward lectures locally and across the country to organizations, corporations and others concerning nutrition and other health related issues. Jeff has been a Team Teacher with the Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation in Ft. Worth for the last 20 years. He also regularly attends nutrition-oriented health seminars for the profession.
 



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