About

People who follow a plant-based diet have lower cholesterol, better blood pressure levels and are at a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, cancers, type-2 diabetes and inflammation. In this course, Chef Cynthia Louise will open up a new world of plant-based cooking; Creating delicious new flavors and inspiring easy-to-create dishes.

Chef Cynthia Louise is here to help you change your relationship with food for good. This is not a quick fix or a 2 week crash diet, this is a lifestyle change. She shows you step-by-step on video how to create healthy whole food meals with smack you in the face flavor and accessible ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Indian Hash Browns

Module 3: The Green Breakfast Bowl

Module 4: Vanilla Coconut Yogurt

Module 5: Spaghetti And Not Meatballs

Module 6: Gluten-free Rice Wraps

Module 7: Falafel Patty

Module 8: Spicy Eggplant

Module 9: Deconstructed Moussaka

Module 10: Nasi Goreng

Module 11: Dairy-free Pasta Carbonara

Module 12: Khichri

Module 13: Vegan Banana Bread

Career

This course is anyone who:

• suffers with digestion, constipation and gut issues
• needs to include more nutrient rich foods in their diet
• wants to lose weight and keep it off without a trendy diet or food fast
• wants clear and glowing skin
• constantly feels tired and fatigued
• wants to avoid getting sick
• doesn’t want to cut out sweets, but wants to learn alternatives to using refined sugars
• is interested in transitioning to a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian diet
• wants to learn about what foods might be affecting them in a negative way
• is bored of all their go-to meals
• doesn’t have time to cook
• doesn’t want to spend a ton of money at a whole food or specialty grocery store
• wants to feel amazing and nourished IMMEDIATELY
• wants to learn healthy alternatives to their favorite recipes

How will it help me

This course takes the stress out of planning and cooking healthy meals. From understanding which foods are best for you to shopping for simple and affordable ingredients to mixing it all together and waiting for your meal to cook, there are a lot of factors that go into cooking. Chef Cynthia Louise takes you step-by-step through each recipe and shows you how each meal is nourishing you, giving you more energy and what it takes to make healthy whole food recipes that taste delicious!

Certification

You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you will receive a certificate of completion, to recognize your achievement. You can immediately download your PDF course certificate from IOA.

Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org).  When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution

Creator

Chef Cynthia Louise

Cynthia is originally from Australia, but grew up in Papua New Guinea eating amazing local plants and learning how to make do with whatever she had. She didn’t grow up with processed sugar, dairy, food fads, or diets. She grew up with nature and plants, coconut milk and natural sweeteners.

For Cynthia, food is not a fad, it’s where she came from - a place of natural, beautiful, healthy cooking and eating. After Papua New Guinea, Cynthia went back to Australia where she gained her qualification in a leading health retreat. She has spent her more recent years in Bali, redefining her art through collaboration with health revolutionist Tyler Tolman.

Cynthia is extremely creative with her food. Give her any recipe and she’ll have fun with it and make it healthy and taste good. That’s her gift to the world and she’s a master at it. She has written 3 best-selling cookbooks and has been a savior to many households across the globe. Cynthia brings so much of her personality into what she does that it’s no surprise her down to earth, charismatic nature has made her eBooks, Bali retreats and online programs a huge success. You can find out more at Cynthia’s website, chefcynthialouise.com