Certificate of Excellence in Holistic Nutrition Specialist
We’ve all heard the saying – "You are what you eat!" But how do you sort fact from fiction when it comes to making healty food choices? At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), our comprehensive 200-hour Holistic Nutrition Specialist program may be taken to fulfill part of your primary specialty requirements within some of our degree or diploma programs, to enhance your professional status, or simply to further your own personal growth and development through continued education. All of our core Holistic Nutrition classes can be taken online!
In this program, you will study the fundamentals of human nutrition, including dietary therapies, whole foods cuisine, nutritional supplements, obesity and eating disorders, and contemporary dietary practices including alternative theories for body detoxification. Once successfully completed, you will be awarded a Certificate of Excellence showing completion of 200 hours of specialization in the field of Holistic Nutrition.
* NOTE: Certificates of Excellence are not necessarily designed to serve as stand-alone vocational training and may not prepare you for gainful employment if taken independently of a diploma or degree program.
What Is Holistic Nutrition?
The word "holistic" means "the whole." The foods we choose to eat often profoundly affect our lives and our total well-being. At the core of our Holistic Nutrition program is a mindfulness of the mind-body-spirit connection, recognizing that the nutritional value of the foods taken into the body is essential for completing the circuit between all aspects of our being.
Incorporating Holistic Nutrition into your lifestyle involves understanding the therapeutic properties of unrefined whole-food nutrients, developing healthy shopping habits, utilizing high-quality seasonal recipes, specific cooking techniques, and more. These days, labels proclaiming an item to be a "healthy choice" have been added to everything from sugary breakfast cereals to processed frozen dinners. In the midst of a world of contradictory information, this program will help you discern the truth about healthy eating.
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Why Study Holistic Nutrition?
Following Holistic Nutrition guidelines will help you:
- Learn to listen to your own body and mind
- Prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Reach and maintain ideal weight
- Increase your energy level
- Improve mental clarity and mood
- Prevent or reverse illness and dis-ease
- And so much more...
Holistic Nutrition Classes
Students enrolled in the Holistic Nutrition Specialist Certificate of Excellence program will study introductory and advanced holistic nutrition core, supplements, therapeutic nutrition, weight management strategies, whole foods cooking, cuisine and recipes. Additional classes that may be explored include cooking with economy cuts, spices, gluten-free baking, and more. For a complete list of classes, click on "View Program Sheet" above or download our latest class schedule book.
Courses included in this Certificate of Excellence include:
- NC 110 Nutrition – Holistic Foundations I
- NC 310 Nutrition - Holistic Foundations II
- NC 340 Nutrition - Supplements Intro
- NC 140 Nutrition - Therapies
- NC 331 Nutrition - Weight Management Strategies
- NC 200 Nutrition - Whole Food Cooking
- NC 250 Nutrition - Whole Food Cuisine & Recipes
Nutrition Program Online
All of our Nutrition program classes are also available online! Featuring instructional videos, discussion forums, and dedicated instructor guidance, you can take all of these great classes anywhere in the world. Click here to see our online options.
New cooking classes!
We have expanded our Whole Foods Nutrition classes to include some great one-day courses:
- NC 145 Nutrition - Cooking with Economy Cuts
- NC 165 Nutrition - The Spice is Right
- NC 170 Nutrition - Gluten-Free Baking
- NC 180 Nutrition - Healthy Edible Gifts from the Hearth
Explore Holistic Nutrition Today!
Interested in exploring Holistic Nutrition but not completely sure about signing up for the full 200-hour program? At SWIHA, we are so committed to helping you find your bliss, we invite you to sit in on the first 4 hours of any introductory class before deciding whether to enroll.
Need additional information? We’ll be more than happy to explain all your options and answer any questions you may have. Just call 480-994-9244 and ask to speak with an admissions advisor today!
