St Mary’s University has a thriving health sciences department and is well known for its outstanding evidence-based nutrition education.
This exciting new course will give you:
- an excellent understanding of the increasingly scientific topic of gut health
- cutting through the myths
- provide a balanced realistic approach to maintaining a healthy gut.
Beyond the basics of healthy eating, many people realise that the association between positive health and diet is not that simple. Lifestyle, in particular diet, is hugely important in promoting physical and mental health. The food you consume on a daily basis can be a major cause of inflammation especially in the digestive tract (gut).
In this easy to understand, evidence-based course, you will be given easy-to-digest information on how inflammation in the gut can produce unpleasant symptoms throughout the rest of the body and make it more difficult for the body to absorb nutrients from food which can lead to nutritional deficiencies.
The online presentations show how inflammation occurs and what can be done to alleviate or prevent gut problems by including certain types of foods whilst maintaining a balanced diet
This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in diet and health.
Date and times
The course is delivered in an online format and concludes with a final session which is held in-person in our nutrition kitchen, at our main campus in Twickenham. If you are unable to attend final session in-person you will be able to join from home via a Zoom link and you will and will be provided with a list of ingredients to purchase so you can join in live.
- Parts one, two, and three are available on-line and can be viewed at any time. It is anticipated that parts one, two and three will take approximately four hours to complete.
- Part four is the practical workshop and will be delivered in-person and also on Zoom on Wednesday 30th October 2024, 5pm-7pm. You should have completed parts one, two, and three in advance of attending part four.
Location
The course is available online and at our main campus in Twickenham (please see above if unable to attend in person).
Price
- The full course cost is £100.
St Mary's University staff and students can receive a 10% discount. Please use the booking link on the discounted short courses page (St Mary's login required).
Content
The course is split into four parts with interactive elements to maintain your attention and make learning easier. The online parts take approximately three to four hours in total to complete.
Parts one and two cover nutrition fundamentals in order for the more advanced information in parts three and four (the practical) to be understood and integrated into everyday diets.
At the end of each section, you'll find a summary quiz to help boost your learning.
Part one (online) - Eating Well
The first part of the course provides learners with the essential context in nutritional recommendations in the UK. This section will help learners to identify the factors which may lead to nutritional imbalances.
Part two (online) - Dietary Antioxidants
By the end of this part of the course learners will be able to:
- define oxidative stress, free radicals, and antioxidants,
- understand the mechanisms of antioxidants and implications in chronic inflammation conditions
- describe dietary antioxidants options.
Part three (online) - Inflammation and the Gut
The last taught part of the course concerns chronic inflammation and gut health. By the end of this part of the course learners will be able to:
- define inflammation
- describe lifestyle and dietary anti-inflammatory options
- explore some Functional Foods & Nutraceutical options for inflammation and gut health.
Part four (in person on campus) - Implementing Learning in Practical Cooking Skills
In the final part, learners will be invited to attend a two-hour session at St Mary's campus, in our dedicated nutrition kitchen, where you will design, plan, and execute meals to support gut health and promote a reduction of inflammation. You can also attend via Zoom link so you can follow along live.
The course will be run by Dr Magali Chohan. Magali is a senior lecturer and course lead for the BSc Nutrition. She lectures on a number of nutrition modules on the undergraduate and the postgraduate nutrition programmes, and she is a Registered Nutritionist (AfN) with a research focus on the health benefits of bioactive compounds of plant foods. Magali has published a number of scientific research articles and co-authored a book: "Culinary Herbs and Spices: A Global Guide.” in 2021.
Magali is friendly, warm, and welcoming and will inspire, support, and motivate you to understand and give practical advice on how to cook to achieve a healthy gut.
Award
You will gain an excellent understanding of the eating well, inflammation, and gut health.
A certificate of attendance will be issued on successful completion.
Requirements
You must be 18 years old or over. This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in diet and health.
Book your place now
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses team: