Nutrition Basics 101- 2 FREE Class Event

Got questions about nutrition like “How do I put food together that supports my health”?

Join us live for Nutrition Basics 101, a virtual series taught by experienced, knowledgeable instructors. Get real-time answers, science-backed insights and practical guidance you can use right away.

Each 90-minute session is interactive (you get to ask questions), and designed to help you feel more confident about what you’re putting on your plate.

See below for session date and times. (Both morning and evening sessions available)

What Is Nutrition Basics 101?

Our FREE virtual LIVE  – 2-class event on Nutrition Basics 101. 

• 2 classes on the basics of nutrition 
• Virtual, Live (recording available for a limited time)

WHEN:

(Evening Sessions)

• Session 1 -Aug 25, 2026   7:00pm – 8:30pm (MST)
• Session 2 -Aug 27, 2026  7:00pm – 8:30pm (MST)  

(Morning Sessions)

• Session 1 -Aug 25, 2026   11:30am- 1:00pm (MST)
• session 2 -Aug 27, 2026  11:30am- 1:00pm (MST)

Come to one class in the morning and one in the evening – your choice!

• Classes are LIVE on zoom. Zoom link will be sent in the reminder email before the first class.

WHO IT’S FOR:

• If you want to do everything in your control to live a long and healthy life, you’re in the right place.
• If you want to feed your family healthier meals, you’re in the right place.
• If you’re considering a career, or career change into nutrition, you’re in the right place.
• If you want reliable nutrition info from a trusted source, you’re in the right place.
• If you’re like us and find nutrition fascinating, you’re definitely in the right place!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Proper Digestion & Gut Health

• GI tract basics, food breakdown, elimination, gut bacteria, optimizing digestion

Good Carbs/Bad Carbs

• Hidden sugars, artificial sweeteners, fruits & veggies, fiber importance

All About Fats

• Good vs bad fats, cooking oils, benefits of fats

All about the Protein

• Quality protein, essential protein amounts, meat vs plant-based

Vitamin & Mineral Essentials

• Essential vitamins & minerals, their functions, and foods high in these nutrients

For Those Who Want To Go Deeper Than The Basics?

Discover a new way to look at food & nutrition from Canada’s largest and leading school of holistic nutrition. A online classroom series that educates you on a overview of nutrition, which helps you understand how to eat well for yourself and your family.

An online classroom series that educates you in a wide variety of nutrition basics. This course is meant to guide you through a variety of topics for simple, actionable nutrition information. Classes run for a total of 21 hours over 10 weeks.

Contact us at edmonton@csnn.ca if you have any questions.

Start dates options to choose from: 

1st Session
September 9 – November 18, 2026
7:00pm – 9:00pm (MST)
Wednesday evenings.

2nd Session
November 17 – December 17, 2026
7:00pm – 9:00pm (MST)
Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

1. Proper Digestion & Gut Health
2. Good Carbs/Bad Carbs
3. Demystifying Fats
4. All About the Protein
5. Vitamin & Mineral Essentials
6. Phytonutrients
7. Immunity with Whole Foods
8. Detox What?
9. Basics of a Whole Food Pantry
10. Stress & Mindset

(see below for full course outline)

The full schedules of upcoming classes can be found on our registration page.

Course Outline

Pricing: $299 + GST
Includes a supplemental workbook

After completion of all workshops, receive a Certificate of Attendance. For those looking to receive the Certificate of Achievement and Continuing Education Credits, students will need to complete all workshops and take 1 test (passing mark is 75%).

*For more individualized nutrition needs, please consider making an appointment with a CSNN grad. These workshops are only intended for general interest purposes.