Ageing and health starts at the cellular-level so you’ll gain a basic understanding of cell biology and what happens at the cellular level in regards to ageing and skin-health.

To understand how diet and lifestyle affect the skin, you first need to understand the skin as an organ. It’s the largest organic of the body with many important roles. In this class you’ll learn the functions and structure of the skin so you’re fluent with this important organ and its role within the body.

Skin is the largest organ of the body and is subject to the same biological laws that govern whole-body health. Skin can be damaged, diseased, prematurely aged by environmental factors such as dehydration, airborne pollutants, applied substances (cosmetics etc) and the daily diet.

This module is split into several units covering several weeks as there are 10 ageing theories to uncover and learn:

1. Oxidation
2. Glycation
3. Dehydration
4. Inflammation
5. Malnutrition
6. Autointoxication
7. Hormone fluctuation and reduction
8. Telomere shortening
9. Cellular Senescence
10. Microbiome degradation (gut health)

Every skin cell is built, repaired and maintained by the materials supplied in the daily diet. It’s scientifically accurate to state that we can eat our way to youthful beautiful skin.

There are no neutral foods, every bite is either building health and beauty – or involved in its destruction.

This module is split into 3 main units:

1. Anatomy of a Beauty Food – uncover the controversial beauty food pyramid, the 5 beauty food groups and what the 4 essential markers are that distinguish a beauty food from a non-beauty food.
2. Beauty Nutrition 1 – Macronutrients (beauty proteins, carbohydrates and fats)
3. Beauty Nutrition 2 – Micronutrients (beauty vitamins and minerals)

Investigate the biological interface between the human genome, nutrition, ageing and health.

• Epigenetics is the scientific study of how environmental factors (including diet + lifestyle) modify gene expression.
• Nutrigenomics – a branch of epigenetics also know as Nutritional Epigenetics – specifically looks at the nutritional influences on the human genome and how certain food components can impact specific genes; switching them on or off.

This is where you’ll find out that the foods you eat can change you at the genetic level. fascinating. 

There are thousands of foods that fit the classification of ‘beauty foods’ but which ones are the best? Which ones are easiest to source, prepare and start introducing to your diet?

Which foods are the most powerful for detoxing, healing, rejuvenating and beautifying the skin from within? In this module, you’ll dive into the top 30 beauty foods and uncover the current scientific research that proves how powerful these simple plant foods are when it comes to vibrant skin.

In this module, you’ll dive into the top 30 beauty foods and uncover the current scientific research that proves how powerful these simple plant foods are when it comes to vibrant skin. 

• BONUS: 30 beauty recipes to try 
• BONUS: Nutrition Reference sheets for beauty foods

There are certain compounds in plant foods and edible botanicals which are knows as ‘nutraceuticals’; compounds such as Ellagic acid, Beta glucan and certain senolytic agents.

Gain an extra layer of knowledge that goes beyond the basic nutrients and into the science of phytochemicals.

This is where all the science comes together into a practical plans that can be followed by you, your friends and your clients.

You’ll learn the foundations of a beauty food meal plan and which are the best foods and recipes for certain beauty problems such as cellulite, wrinkles or thinning hair.

BONUS: a growing library of food and nutrition factsheets for you to use with your clients

In this module you’ll discover the factors involved in how skin stays healthy at the organ level. You’ll dive into the topics of:

• UV damage
• Obesity
• Nutrition
• Elimination & toxic residue
• Barrier integrity
• Skin microbiome

In this lesson you’ll learn about the specific nutritional needs of the skin as a bodily organ and the nutrient interactions at the cellular level. And nutrient synthesis within the skin cells and skin layers.

In part 1 you’ll learn about how specific nutrient imbalances manifest as certain skin issues; biomarkers of nutritional sub-clinical deficiency. In part 2 you’ll study the common skin disorders: 

• Acne, Eczema, Rosacea
• Wrinkles, Dry skin, Dehydrated skin
• Oily skin, Thread veins
• Hair loss / thinning
• Breaking /splitting nails
• Melasma, Stretch-marks, Age spots
• Cellulite and more…

Learn about the exact foods, dietary-style, nutrients and phytochemicals have been proven to have a beneficial impact on each skin-disorder (thus affecting a ‘cure’). You’ll also see the holistic overview of how the beauty diet as a baseline strategy can prevent many skin issues as well as ‘treat’ them.

In this course you’ll learn about juicing for the specific outcome of rejuvenation or to heal certain skin conditions.

You’ll learn:

• The science behind juicing 
• The controversy of ‘detoxification’
• Juice v wholefoods
• Juice & the sugar myth
• Juicing equipment
• Beauty foods suitable for juicing
• How to combine ingredients to make delicious juices
• How to design 1, 3 and 7 day juice detox plans

You’ll get access to the very latest science research on these 150+ fruits, vegetables, seaweeds, nuts, seeds, beans, grains and herbs.

Each food will also have a downloadable monograph. Each food will also be included in multiple recipes to you can help your clients include these foods in their daily lives.

If you plan on developing your own range of beauty foods, this course is ESSENTIAL.

With your blending skills, you can:

• Create personalised bespoke blends for your own clients
• Create a business selling specific beauty superfood blends

In this course you’ll learn:

• Which are the best powdered superfoods / botanicals to use in your blends
• The specific anti-ageing beauty properties of each powder
• The best place to source the highest quality powders
• How to powder your own botanicals
• The science and art of formulating a brilliant blend
• How to make it taste good
• Packaging & storage solutions

Diving first into the more common functional & medicinal plants: aloe vera, nettle, garlic and regular culinary herbs with special properties (Parsley, Rosemary, Mint etc)

Then tackling less common – but very potent – anti-ageing beauty herbs such as Sea Buckthorn, Slippery Elm, Horsetail, Marshmallow, Juniper berries, Psyllium…and more

Berries: such as blackberries, elderberries, wild strawberries and bilberries

Tree fruits: such as strawberry tree, damsons, mulberries

Nuts: such as sweet chestnuts

Green plants & herbs: such as plantain, nettle, chickweed and wild garlic

You’ll discover over 30 wild plants that are useful in an anti-ageing beauty diet.

Learn to create unique recipes for:

• Anti-ageing juices & smoothies
• Ice-creams & frozen treats
• Decadent salads
• Breakfasts: smoothie bowls, overnight oats, fruit salads and more
• Lunches: beauty sushi, soups, summer rolls and more
• Dinners: beauty bowls (like buddha bowls but for anti-ageing!), international cuisines, rice dishes, gluten-free cuisine
• Desserts & sweet things: cookies, cakes, dainty puddings, snack bars etc

You’ll also learn basic flavour skills, basic presentation and what equipment / ingredients use / buy.

• About theobroma cacao
• The edible products of theobroma cacao
• Beauty nutrients in cacao
• Anti-ageing phytochemicals in cacao
• Mood-enhancing properties of cacao

Plus, a swipefile of stockists for the finest ingredients to make your own organic raw superfood chocolate.

Learn about raw cuisine and about the equipment: blenders, food processors, spiralisers that will enable you to create raw vegan versions of cooked favourites.

You’ll make such delights as:

• Raw breakfasts: smoothie bowls, granolas, bars etc
• Raw lunches: sushi wraps, summer rolls, filling salads etc
• Raw dinners: beauty bowls, zoodles, chips n dips, chilli etc
• Raw Snacks: fruity treats, snack bars, chocolate treats
• Raw desserts: chia puddings, parfait, mousses, ice-cream etc

Learn about flavour combining, simple presentation skills and how to ‘pimp up’ simple dishes with culinary tricks.

Learn to use decorative edibles such as rose petals, freeze-dried berries, edible flowers, cacao nibs and learn to create your own ‘sprinkles’ with tiny shape-cutters.

You’ll also experiment with organic food flavours and culinary essential oils

You’ll make luxurious creations such as

• Raw vegan cakes & dainty treats
• Luxury raw gelato
• Elegant sushi rolls 
• Pretty platters and plated salads using texture and colour
• Premium smoothies and ‘freakshakes’
• Artisanal raw vegan dips, cheeses and spreads