Your Nutrition and the Environment - Eight weeks starts Thursday April 3 2025
Class will discuss the selection and preparation of meals and provide community and national resources that support healthy and environmentally sustainable diets. Topics include evaluating grass fed and pasture raised meat and dairy, sustainable fish, local and/or organic products, and the effect of diet on global warming. Students learn how 'earth friendly foods' can improve physical and emotional health and protect the safety of food producers. Class includes a tour of a farm.
CRN 69546
Thursdays April 3 to May 22
LOCATION: Schott Center, Room 3
Course Fee: Tuition Free
Register Online: www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning or call (805)687-0812 or simply attend the first class.
Nutrition for Longevity - Expired
This six week free class to learn the connections between food choices, agriculture, the environment and our longevity. Class discussions will include not only what to eat, but also, when to eat and how to select and prepare delicious wholesome food and enjoy it. This class will meet in various locations to tour a community garden and health food store together along with a visit to a cafe and food store. First class will meet at the Carpinteria Community Library
CRN 80395 Wednesdays June 5 to July 10
LOCATION: Carpinteria Community Library
Course Fee: Tuition Free
Register Online: www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning or call (805)687-0812 or simply attend the first class
How to Eat like a Healthy Vegetarian - Expired
Eating plant foods has many health and environmental benefits. This class will explore the various types of Vegetarian diets and recommended foods needed to meet your nutritional needs. It may not be necessary to 'be' a vegetarian, though eating more plant-based foods may be one of the secrets to longevity.
Schott Center - 310 West Padre Street Room 6 AND Online with Zoom
Saturday October 7 2023 from 1:00 to 3:30
Class Cost is $24.00 for handouts and sample tasting
Registration Information: Here
Amazing Health Recipes - Expired
Need some simple and practical ideas for meals and snacks? Learn how to select and cook meals that are environmentally friendly, healthy and delicious. We will focus on locally sourced whole foods to stabilize moods, reduce food cravings, sustain your energy, achieve healthy weight, enhance performance, reduce inflammation and provide the key to Longevity. Class is hands-on with cooking activities for everyone.
Schott Center - 310 West Padre Room 27 (Kitchen)
April 29 2023 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Class Cost is $53.00 and Materials Fee $10.00
Register Here:
Nutrition for Longevity - Free Online Class - Expired
This eight -week free class will focus on what to eat , how to select and prepare nutritious food, best times to eat and how to enjoy real food for the longevity of our health and our planet. Topics include information about the food choices and lifestyles of the centenarians who live in the "Blue Zones". Gerri will translate the latest science based research into practical information. You will learn which foods contain antioxidants and other bioactive ingredients that reduce inflammation along with discussion about the benefits of intermittent fasting and more. Students will have access to articles, videos, discussions and recipe exchange
Eight Thursdays starting January 23 to March 18 2023
5:30 - 7:00
Class CRN# is 67339 - my name is listed as Gerri Cardillo (maiden name)
Registration can be in-person at 310 West Padre St in Santa Barbara or online at https://www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/apply-register.php For help, call (805)683-8205
Santa Barbara Slow Food and Farm Adventures Meetup
We are interested in learning about local food production and where our food comes from. Each month we visit farms and food events to increase our awareness awareness about the connections between the health of our soil and our own personal wellness. We will learn about best practices in farming and food preparation. Come join us at a farm tour or a restaurant to meet chefs that who support our local farmers. Sign up
Grocery Tours
Group tour at Lazy Acres to learn how to select wholesome food throughout the store. You will sample delicious prepared foods.
Recommended Class: Small Scale Food Production 1 and 2
Explores the natural and sustainable techniques and skills used to produce healthy, organic produce in the home landscape. Topics include soil development, seed saving and selection of vegetables and herbs.
Class meets at SBCC Food Pantry Garden on East Camps (LCP)
CRN# 68800 Tuesdays 9-12 starts January 24 - 4 -8 weeks; instructor Oscar Carmona
Mindful Eating with Gerri - on hold
Second Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM
Join Gerri for a meal at various restaurants and venues. You will learn how to make wholesome selections for taste, health and the environment and practice eating mindfully.
Walk and Talk with Gerri - on hold
Meet Gerri at beautiful locations to walk and talk about food, health and the environment. Donation of $5.00 requested.
SBCC School of Extended Learning: Wake Center
CRN 66048
Clean Eating: What to Eat and How to Cook it - temporarily on hold
Will be repeated in Spring: Vegetarian and Vegan
6:00 to 9:00 PM
SBCC School of Extended Learning: Schott Kitchen Room 24
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