FOOD AS ENERGY Workshop Series

with Maddy Jiao
July 26 | August 16 | September 20
1:30 - 3:30pm 
Good Food Sundays, Mandala Park
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In this 3-part series, we will explore the different avenues on how we can leverage our food to fuel our bodies, boost our energy, support our cognition, and keep us going throughout the day. 

Each session will uncover various concepts related to food and energy. In Part 1, we will focus on optimizing food choices, learning about the best foods to consume to support our body’s energy systems. We’ll also share valuable tips on how to build meals that promote stable energy levels and reduce mid-day energy dips. Part 2 will explore how daily rhythms and food timing relate to our energy flow. We will also talk about energy-stimulating foods (ex. caffeinated drinks) —what the best and worst kinds are, and how to use them strategically to boost energy and productivity. Finally, in Part 3, we will touch on the mental and emotional aspects of eating and how this impacts our energy. We’ll delve into the significance of experiencing joy and pleasure during meals and explore practical strategies to enhance these experiences. 

After each session, participants will not only gain a deeper understanding of how food impacts energy, but they will also acquire valuable resources, skills, and recipes that will enable them to apply their learnings into their daily lives. 

Key takeaways from this workshop series: 

1. Practical knowledge and strategies on how to reclaim your energy

2. Valuable resources like curated food list and other helpful guides on supporting the body’s energy systems

3. Easy and energizing recipes (2-3 recipes per session), along with the basic cooking skills to execute them

This series is for those who:

• Want to learn how to reclaim and sustain their energy throughout the day

• Experience symptoms of poor energy like fatigue, “brain fog”, poor concentration, sluggishness, and mid-day energy dips

• Are looking for recipes or meal ideas that they can easily execute at home
  

Event Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Event Type: Cooking Demo and/or Workshop (participants will either watch and/or have hands-on cooking experience)

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

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DISCLAIMER: This cooking workshop and the knowledge and skills shared here are for educational purposes only and are not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. Do not stop taking your medication or make drastic changes to your diet without consulting your doctor or nutritionist/dietitian.

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Maddy Jiao is a regular farm share subscriber of Good Food Community who also happens to be a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian. For more than a decade, she has been sharing her knowledge with various individuals and communities, helping them use food as medicine based on their individual needs and circumstances. In recent years, she has been taking steps to further hone her practice, receiving certifications as Culinary Nutrition Expert and Mind Body Eating Coach. At present, her focus is on integrating holistic nutrition and eating psychology to her practice.

In both her professional and personal life, Maddy strives to inspire a kind of nourishment that feels sustainable, enjoyable, and supportive of the whole person - body, mind, and soul.