2.Indian Curries

Cooking-demo

Palak- Paneer ( organic spinach & cottage cheese… healthy dish) Chicken Korma ( chicken in a sauce made of onions and yogurt) Steamed Basmati Rice Chapatti( recap from last class + Practice)

Dates: 26th of June, 2010 (Saturday) 3rd of August, 2010 (Tuesday) 10th of October, (Sunday) Time: 11am – 2pm Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious lunch!!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

3.Creative Kids in the Kitchen

With food sensitivities and allergies

With food sensitivities and allergies becoming increasingly predominant, it is even more important for parents and children to learn healthy, enjoyable alternatives. Nutrition is very important to every person and teaching it as early as preschool years is a very good idea as this would help the children be aware of the foods they take in everyday. Lifelong healthy eating habits are shaped largely by an early exposure to sound nutrition education. The consequences of a lifetime of poor dietary choices can run the gamut from diabetes to high blood pressure to heart disease to cancers. Getting preschoolers involved in food preparation activities may create a lasting and profound positive effect on their health. If children are taught the right kind of foods to eat then they would grow up to be healthy adults. Children who are taught nutrition early in life develop an interest in how to choose the right kind of food to eat. They would be more aware of what each kind of food they take in give them and I'm sure too that teaching them about nutrition would help them realize that the junk foods they take in wouldn't give them any nutrients. Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Preeti Syal would share her contagious passion for optimal health and nutrition in this INTERACTIVE workshop designed to inspire kids to create deliciously healthy snacks, as well as to understand why healthy eating is important, energizing, and fun. Includes a creative and educational discussion on digestive health from a holistic perspective and “hands on kitchen experience” for kids. Kids will also be involved in many nutrition activities and puzzles leading to lifelong learning! So… come and have 2 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee for one parent and one kid(6-9 years) All supplies Yummy nutritious lunch!!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: TBA Time: 11am-1pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

4.Cooking for arthritis

Does your arthritis prevent you

Does your arthritis prevent you from slicing an onion or whipping cream? Arthritis does interfere with many daily activities, and one of the most important of these is cooking. The pain and stiffness caused by arthritis can prevent you from cooking your favorite meals and reduce you to eating frozen dinners. In this workshop we will talk about how with some simple adaptations, you can regain your cooking abilities. Also Preeti will provide you with holistic nutrition tips on how to manage your arthritis and try and minimize your pain by eating right! So… come and have 3 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious Dinner !!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: (12th Feb, 2011) Saturday Time: 4pm – 7 pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

5.Cooking for High blood pressure

People with hypertension may jump to the

People with hypertension may jump to the conclusion that a diet geared toward reducing high blood pressure will be bland and boring. However, a low-sodium diet can be a tasty, healthy option for the patient and everyone else in the family. In this workshop we will talk about how with some simple adaptations, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also Preeti will provide you with holistic nutrition tips on how to manage your blood pressure. She will demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed by people struggling with hypertension without any fear! So… come and have 2 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious lunch!!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: TBA Time: 11am-1pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

6.Cooking to manage your cholesterol

We all hear about cholesterol and how we need to lower

We all hear about cholesterol and how we need to lower it, but what is this mysterious thing? Cholesterol is a lipid, and it exists in our cell membranes and blood plasma. Most of our cholesterol is created by our bodies, and organs. Cholesterol is used in many of body’s functions and comes in two types: LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and HDL (“good” cholesterol). The problems with cholesterol occur when someone has abnormally high levels of LDL cholesterol and low amounts of HDL cholesterol. In this workshop we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also Preeti will provide you with holistic nutrition tips on how to balance your cholesterol. She will demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed by people wanting to balance their cholesterol. So… come and have 2 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious lunch!!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: TBA Time: 11am-1pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

7.Cooking for Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Millions of people in Canada are suffering from diabetes today. As we get older, the chances of developing this disease continue to increase. If not treated properly, diabetes can lead to many medical complications and be fatal. Diabetes is a result of faulty diet and lifestyle. It is imperative that this condition be monitored regularly and that a natural, healthy lifestyle adopted. In this workshop we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy lifestyle. Also Preeti will provide you with holistic nutrition tips on how to balance your blood sugar. She will demonstrate a few dishes which can be enjoyed by people living with Diabetes. So… come and have 3 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious Dinner !!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: (15th Jan, 2011) Saturday Time: 4pm – 7pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

More cooking classes coming up….. stay Tuned!

8.Cooking for Menopause

Menopause is a natural biological process

Menopause is a natural biological process, not a medical illness! Even so, the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt your sleep, sap your energy and - at least indirectly - trigger feelings of sadness and loss. Menopause can be a terrible experience for a woman without intolerance from the love ones, co-workers and especially spouse. If we add these factors, menopause can be a living hell for a woman, both physically and mentally. In this workshop we will talk about how with some simple changes, you can lead a healthy menopause. Also Preeti will provide you with holistic nutrition tips on how to go through a healthy menopause and balance your hormones. She will demonstrate a few dishes which will help pre-menopausal, menopausal and even post menopausal women. So… come and have 3 hours of fun full of learning with Preeti!

Cost includes Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious Dinner !!!! Recipe printouts!!!!

Dates: (12th March, 2011) Saturday Time: 4pm – 7pm Location: Richmond, BC Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Maximum space: 8- 10 people per session.

More cooking classes coming up….. stay tuned

9.Wheat free, Gluten Free Cooking-demo - Part 1

Chicken Biryani served with cucumber raita Vegetable Pakoras (spinach/potato/cottage cheese) served with yummy mint chutney Cheela (chick pea flour pancakes filled with cottage cheese) served with mint chutney or ketchup.  Mint chutney

Dates: November 13th, 2010 (Saturday) Time:  4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Cost includes: Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious dinner !!! Recipe printouts!!!!

10.Wheat free, Gluten Free Cooking-demo - Part 2

Dal ( yellow lentil soup) served with steamed rice Sambhar (lentil soup with diced vegetables) to be eaten with Dosa …. The south Indian way! Dosa (Thin crispy pancakes made of Rice + lentil) …. The south Indian way! Potato vegetable curry for Dosa filling

Dates: November 20th, 2010 (Saturday) Time: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Contact: Preeti at preetisyal@gmail.com Cost includes: Participation fee All supplies Yummy nutritious dinner !!! Recipe printouts!!!!