Looking for Education and Inspiration?

As a professional with 15 years in the health and fitness industry and hundreds of hours in professional certifications, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass along. Here are some talks and courses I offer, and I'm happy to customize the info and demos for your group!

Culinary Considerations for Special Diets

This presentation is for culinary students and restaurant staff. It includes:
  • An educational portion on vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets and corresponding allergies and conditions.
  • A review of common substitutions in the areas of animal proteins, dairy and baking to accommodate these special diets.
  • A professional cooking by Executive Chef Jon Standen and examples of constructed dishes. 

Embracing the
Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle

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-Did you know that obesity, digestive issues, joint problems, auto-immune diseases, reproductive disorders, diabetes and heart disease are all rooted in inflammation? In this session, your group will learn: 
  • how certain foods cause inflammation
  • why inflammation manifests itself differently in different people
  • how inflammation triggers obesity and disease
  • what foods are anti-inflammatory and how to incorporate them into your diet to help you heal from inflammation and lose weight 
  • what lifestyle changes you can make to embrace the anti-inflammatory life
Options
-100 minute Educational Talk: $150
-Educational Talk PLUS Healthy Meal: Contact me for pricing

Weight Loss

I lost 60 pounds and have kept it off for 10 years, and have worked with countless clients to help them achieve the same! In this session, we'll discuss:
  • body image (why being healthy and feeling vibrant is more important than being "thin")
  • the complexity of weight gain and why it's about more than food
  • lifestyle changes you can make to lessen stress, promote vitality, and boost energy and weight loss
  • the importance of nutrition in your weight loss journey
Options
-One-hour Educational Talk: $150

The De-Stressed Life

As a yoga instructor for the past 15 years, I have accumulated much wisdom in the area of stress-relief and grounded living. In this session, I provide:
  • 30 minute educational talk on the causes and effects of stress on the mind, body, and quality of life
  • 60 minute slow-flow hatha yoga session and relaxation
Option
-90-minute Educational Talk and Yoga Session: $150


PLANT-BASED COOKING 101
 A one-of-a-kind online course!
  • A 30-day online course via closed Facebook group complete with a downloadable and printable recipe packet and videos detailing how to make each recipe. Interact, ask questions, and participate at your own pace! All my recipes are vegan, gluten-free, use only natural sweeteners, are anti-inflammatory, and taste-tested for ultimate deliciousness!
    • Healthy Veggie Pizza with Focaccia Crust (3 complete recipes!)
    • BBQ Bean Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    • Macrobiotic Marinated Tempeh Plate
    • Plant-Powered Veggie Burgers with Homemade BBQ Sauce
    • Guilt-Free Mac-n-Cheez
    • Sweet Potato Chili
    • Crispy Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce
    • Healing Veggie Miso Soup
    • Eggplant Hummus & Seeded Orange Crackers
    • Baked Cauliflower Poppers with Homemade Buffalo Avocado Ranch
    • Bejeweled Apple-Berry Crisp
    • Sinless Peanut-Almond Cups
    • Chef Jon’s Massaged Kale Salad
  • Videos are released weekly on how to make each dish. Watch the video, make the dish at home, and post pics of your finished product and any questions or thoughts in the Facebook group! I’ll be there to answer any questions, talk substitutions and guide you to greatness. Plus lots of group support! A guest-video from my husband, CIA graduate and Executive Chef Jon Standen. Jon began his career under Michael Symon and has worked with some of the best and most notable chefs out there! He’ll share some cooking tips and his delicious Massaged Kale Salad. (You can post questions for him, too!)
  • Bonuses!
    • My 3 easy go-to salad dressings
    • A basic Smoothie formula and other breakfast ideas
    • Lots of info on why each of my recipes packs a nutritional punch and on how living and eating the anti-inflammatory way affects obesity and chronic disease
    • The 411 on juicing and my best juice recipe
Next Session: TBD
Cost: $125                 

Contact me at lori@theinnerstrengthlife.com for more info!