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Centre de Santé L'Équilibre
144, Rang 2
St-Étienne-de-Bolton, Québec  J0E 2E0
Tel: (450) 577-1556
 

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Living Food theme workshops

Description

click here to get the dates of the next scheduled workshop

Cost:  $60/workshop

*taxes extra

Latin American Fiesta

Mexican food is what many people crave when they want something hearty, cheesy, and comforting. And who doesn't love to munch on chips and salsa in front of a video? Unfortunately, traditional Mexican cuisine is notorious for being high in calories, greasy, and short on fresh veggies. But once you learn the raw food preparation techniques in this class, you'll be able to make a truly healthy as well as delicious Latin American Fiesta for yourself and your friends.

 In Latin American Fiesta you will learn: 

  • How to use a dehydrator to make thin, crispy chips out of flax seeds and vegetables--perfect with guacamole.
  • Which knife skills to use to dice up delicious homemade salsa.
  • How to use a dehydrator to make flexible wraps out of vegetables--the perfect tortilla for enchiladas.
  • How to use shredded cabbage to replace rice for a lighter version of Mexican rice.
  • How to make a beautiful mango fruit tart with a coconut crust--delicious either as a dessert or as a light meal in itself.

 

Divine Desserts

Raw desserts are ideal for anyone who loves sweets but is trying to avoid refined carbohydrates and sugars, dairy products, and unhealthful fats. Any dessert you can make cooked--pies, tarts, crisps, ice creams, cookies, cakes, and candies--you can make raw. But your family and friends will never know these desserts are raw and healthy, since they taste as rich and sweet as their traditional counterparts.

 In Divine Desserts you will learn: 

  • How to make easy no-roll, no-bake pie crusts, tart shells, and crisp toppings.
  • How to use coconut oil to replace butter in chocolate truffles.
  • How to make foolproof dairy-free ice cream.
  • How to make a gourmet chocolate cake in 10 minutes flat.

 

Dehydration

Dehydration is used to preserve food but also to prepare great treats like crackers, fruit leathers, granolas, chewy bars and much more...  Come and learn the multiple functions of this machine and how to maximise the use of your leftovers.

In Dehydration you will learn:

  • How to make crispy crackers with flax seeds and vegetables

  • How to prepare wonderful recipies

  • How to use your food leftovers

  • How to use the dehydrator with its multiple possibilities

 

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast is the most important meal to eat healthfully, since a heavy meal at this time of day can be difficult to digest and can slow you down. The menu for this class has something for everyone--juices and smoothies for maximum vitality or weight loss, people-pleasing granola and oatmeal, and decadent crepes.

 In Breakfast and Brunch you will learn: 

  • How juicing is the most efficient way to get all the greens you need each day.
  • How to your 5-a-day servings of fruits and vegetables in one 5-minute smoothie.
  • How to make low-carb granola out of nuts and seeds in 5 minutes.
  • How to make dairy-free nut and seed milks.
  • How to soak whole oat groats to make a raw oatmeal that tastes better than cooked.
  • How to make wheat-free crepes with a sweet fruit filling--perfect for brunch.

 

Flavors of the mediterranean

Middle Eastern restaurants are always a hit, and with good reason--aromatic herbs, warming spices, and pungent flavors such as olives and feta cheese make this cuisine both exotic and comforting. Now you can enjoy all your favorites, even hummus and felafel, in the raw.

In Flavors of the Mediterranean you will learn: 

  • How to make no-bean hummus that tastes just like the traditional version.
  • How to use a dehydrator to make savory felafel patties--no frying needed.
  • How to make wheat-free tabouli.
  • How to roll picture-perfect dolmas--with a zucchini "rice" filling and aromatic marinara sauce.
  • How to substitute thinly sliced apples for phyllo pastry to create a luscious raw baklava.

 

Fermented food (sauerkrauts, nut & seed cheeses, etc)

Fermented food are an easy way to add good and benefical probiotics for your intestinal flora into your diet without adding dairy products.

In Fermented food you will learn:

  • How to prepare rejuvelac, water kefir,  fermented drinks rich in probiotic and antioxydants

  • How to prepare cheese and yogourt with nuts & seeds

  • How to prepare your own sauerkraut

 

Sprouting

Sprouts and greens are the most nutritious vegan food you can add to your diet.  Rich in enzymes, chlorophyle and nutrients, these are very easy to prepare and are fun to prepare for kids and adults

In Sprouting you will learn:

  • How to prepare your sprouts and your greens at home

  • How to use these nutritious jewels into your salads, smoothies, etc.

 

Italian Flavors

Everyone loves Italian food, but traditional dishes are heavy in wheat and cheese. With Italian flavors, simple substitutions allow you to enjoy this classic cuisine.

 In Italian flavors you will learn:

  • How to make a delicious vegan Caesar salad--almonds and pine nuts replace egg yolks and cheese, and nori seaweed replaces anchovies.
  • How to make hearty and hot winter soup in the raw.
  • How to make zucchini fettuccini in minutes, and top it with a variety of delicious sauces.
  • How to make dairy- and wheat-free lasagna that's as comforting and delicious as the traditional version.
  • How to make non-dairy ice creams that are rich and creamy.

Christmas Favorites

With Christmas coming up, come and learn to prepare a delicious raw living meal that will sooth your christmas memories.

In Christmas favorites you will learn:

  • How to prepare the famous egg nog drink without milk

  • How to prepare a meatloaf without meat!

  • How to prepare smooth mashed potatoes

  • How to prepare a wonderful cranberries chutney

  • How to prepare the popular christmas lemon pie

 

Thaï Flavors

Come and discover our favorite thaï meals in their raw version.  A great way to include lots of veggies into our daily meals!

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How to prepare the popular spicy coconut soup
  • How to prepare marinated mushroom skewers
  • How to prepare a raw version of the famous pad thaï
  • How to prepare a dairy free ice cream

 

Superfoods

In our busy lives, what's better than adding superfoods in our meals in order to easily get the maximum nutrients from our food!

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How to use superfood like: goji berries, maca, coconut, hemp, bee pollen, spirulina, etc.
  • How to prepare a super nutritious smoothie
  • How to prepare high quality bars
  • How to use superfoods in our food like breakfast, soups, snacks

 

Indian Flavors

For indian meals fan, this workshop brings your senses directly into Orient where you'll find an easy way of tasting your favorite dishes while keeping the maximum nutrients & enzymes.

In this workshop, we'll see:

  • How to prepare an easy indian soup
  • How to prepare spinach for the spinach masala
  • Which spices to use in a Chai beverage
  • How to prepare side dishes like chutney & raita
  • How to use coconut meat to prepare samosas