PCC Cooks presents "Foods for a Healthy Hormone Balance," on Bastyr campus, November 7

Bastyr University's Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science is pleased to continue their partnership with PCC Natural Markets to offer inspiring, hands-on cooking classes! This spring, PCC Cooks is holding several cooking classes in Bastyr's state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Many of the PCC Cooks instructors are Bastyr graduates or faculty members, so it's only natural that we team up with PCC. And if you haven't already visited our beautiful teaching kitchen we encourage you to experience it first-hand by registering for one or more of the offered classes.

PCC Cooks features dozens of fun, idea-inspiring classes for experienced cooks and food-loving novices alike.

PCC Cooks classes center on great-tasting natural cooking techniques, presented by professional chefs and experienced instructors, including Bastyr's nutrition alumni and faculty, who are dedicated to using the freshest ingredients like locally grown produce, wild-caught fish and healthy whole grains.

Foods for a Healthy Hormone Balance

Our hormones can fluctuate dramatically at different stages throughout our life cycle and can contribute to weight gain, mood swings and depression. Diet and exercise can have a significant effect on hormone production and metabolism, and whole foods and supplements are helpful for PMS, menopause and thyroid imbalance. Come learn about these issues as you sample delicious hormone-balancing dishes such as Cruciferous Crudité with Edamame Hummus, Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Flaxseed Oil Vinaigrette; Nori-wrapped Salmon; and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait. With seafood and dairy; no eggs.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bastyr University Teaching Kitchen
PCC Members: $35, Non-members: $40
Sign up via PCCnaturalmarkets.com

INSTRUCTORS:
Michelle Babb, MS, RD, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and has her own nutrition practices in West Seattle and Wallingford. She specializes in therapeutic, family-focused nutrition and loves getting the whole family involved in planning, creating and sharing healthy meals. Michelle teaches her patients and students the power of intiutive eating and shares her food philosophy and insights on eatplaybe.com.

Katherine Oldfield, ND, has been practicing naturopathic medicine for nine years and has owned West Seattle Natural Medicine since 2002. She is an avid cook and gardener, and is passionate about teaching her patients about nutrition by sharing delicious and healthy methods to prepare whole foods. As her patients know, she encourages everyone to eat more greens.

View entire PCC Cooks course schedule

ABOUT BASTYR UNIVERSITY
Bastyr University, located north of Seattle, Washington, is an accredited institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural medicine. Bastyr is the largest university for natural health arts and sciences in the U.S., combining a multidisciplinary curriculum with leading-edge research and clinical training to educate future leaders in fields such as naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and whole food nutrition. Founded in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University now offers more than 15 accredited degree and certificate programs. Bastyr was the nation's first natural health arts and sciences university to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Bastyr University Research Institute plays a key role in the growth of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research. The University's teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, offers quality natural health care to the greater Seattle community while providing essential clinical training for students. For additional information about Bastyr University and its teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, visit www.bastyr.edu or www.bastyrcenter.org.

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