Lifestyle and Cooking Classes

With Monika Jacobson, RDN

Cooking healthy food is important for longevity

Monika Jacobson, RDN

Join Monika, our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Director of Lifestyle Health, for group lifestyle classes and interactive Zoom cooking class.

Now offering classes to Continuing Care patients and individuals outside the Prevention Center. All are welcome!

Monika has been teaching group lifestyle classes in various settings for over 16 years. She has taught nearly 100 cooking classes to both corporations and individuals.  Zoom Cooking Class is highly engaging, educational, always fun, and a productive way to get healthy cooking done! 

Lifestyle Classes

Come to the clinic in person (space limited) or meet us on Zoom! If you cannot attend live and wish to view a recording of the class, email Monika at [email protected]

Gluten Free Eating Made Easy

Gluten free eating reduces inflammation in the body

 Learn key strategies for eating gluten free, cooking without gluten at home and travel/ restaurant tips for on-the-go.

November 6th, 2024
12pm-1pm Pacific Time

Navigating Menopause

Women can thrive in all stages of menopause

Let‘s talk about women‘s hormonal changes in midlife and lifestyle strategies to help you (or your partners) thrive in midlife and beyond. 

December 18, 2024
12pm - 1pm Pacific Time

Optimizing Your Gut Health

Optimizing gut health is important for health and preventing disease

Let’s talk gut health-from digestion, to the microbiome and lifestyle strategies to improve your gut health.  

December 10th, 2024
12pm-1pm Pacific Time

Your Genes and Your Lifestyle

Your DNA guides dietary recommendations to prevent heart and brain disease.

We will review how lifestyle behaviors and your genetics intersect and learn actionable ways to optimize your health.  

November 12th, 2024
12pm-1pm Pacific Time

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) 101

A continuous glucose monitor can help manage blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes.

Learn why and how we utilize data from a CGM, discuss FAQs, review how to interpret your data, and optimize your glycemic health. 

New dates will be announced soon

More Classes Coming Soon!

We are excited to add more topics about lifestyle strategies to prevent disease and improve your health.

Check back here!

Zoom Cooking Classes

Meet us on zoom from the comfort of your own kitchen

Holiday Cooking Class

Holiday baking can be healthy
Menu (all gluten-free recipes):
Gobbler Turkey Dinner Cranberry Meatballs
Apple Crisp with a Twist!
Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Rosemary Mocktail
(for a non-alcoholic festive libation!)

November 19, 2024 6pm Pacific Time

More Classes Coming Soon!

Late fall & winter 2024 cooking classes will be announced shortly. 

Check back here for updates!