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Learn about different skin type enhancing foods and how to balance them through diet and lifestyle. More people are also embracing clean eating, which supports healthy skin and eliminates the need for heavy coverage products. Antioxidants help protect skin against free radicals in the environment, which are damaging to skin cells. They work to prevent free radicals from breaking down the skin’s elastin and collagen, resulting in more youthful, healthier skin. There are many foods out there which are skin healers, such as avocado's, walnuts, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, soy, green tea, and fatty types of fish containing omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce inflammation and keep skin moisturised. The good news is red wine & chocolate both contain chemicals that can help rejuvenate older DNA - leaving skin looking younger. Brightly coloured vegetables & fruits such as mango, sweet potatoes, yellow & red peppers contain beta-carotene which enhances both skin colour and texture. You probably already know that foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, and other probiotic-rich foods are good for your gut. Turns out they may also combat premature ageing too as fermented foods have excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The Anti-ageing skin nutrition course is an introduction to healthy cooking, incorporating the healthiest foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way to learn how your diet can improve your skin. You will cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients. Along the way you will discover the medicinal benefits of such ingredients, the importance of certain nutrient groups, to nourish your skin and get that healthy glow, whatever your skin type. Sample recipes will include: Creamy avocado & mango smoothie, Sweet potato & coconut soup, Teryaki salmon with buckwheat noodles and broccoli, Matcha green tea panna cotta Our hands-on cookery classes at KitchenJoy’s Kitchen in Chiswick include the ingredients, food preparation and cooking equipment, and drinks. You will prepare and cook dishes around the KitchenJoy island and can enjoy eating your dishes together with the group on the long dining table. There will also be some left over foods for you to take home to share with your loved ones.

This diet is for people experiencing gluten intolerance found in certain foods such as wheat, barley, rye & spelt. Its name comes from the Latin word for “glue,” as it gives flour a sticky consistency when mixed with water. This glue-like property helps gluten create a sticky network that gives bread the ability to rise when baked. It also gives bread a chewy and satisfying texture. Unfortunately, many people feel uncomfortable after eating foods that contain gluten. The most severe reaction to gluten is called celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly harms itself. Celiac disease affects up to 1% of the population and can damage the intestines. If eating gluten makes you feel uncomfortable, it’s best to take advice from your doctor to be tested for Celiac. There are people who are classified as having non-celiac gluten sensitivity do not test positive celiac disease or a wheat allergy. However, they still feel uncomfortable after eating gluten, this Course can help support your diet with foods that you can eat such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, rice & potatoes. Gluten sensitivity are similar to those of celiac disease and include stomach pain, bloating, changes in bowel motions, tiredness and eczema or a rash. This one day medicinal cookery class incorporates gluten-free foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way. You will learn what ingredients can enhance your body, maximise your energy and keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. At KitchenJoy we will offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options. You will learn to cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients. You will discover the medicinal benefits of selected herbs and spices with an explanation of the importance of certain nutrient groups.

How can you eat to ease some of the unwelcome symptoms associated with the menopause? The long term effects of lower oestrogen levels & hormonal changes can cause a variety of symptoms, including: hot flushes, tiredness, weight gain, dry skin, depression & poor bone health. Menopause is a time of transition, the end of the fertile years, and for every woman it is an individual experience and how it effects them but sometimes it can feel very much out of our own hands. One thing we can control is what we put in our bodies during such a time to nourish ourselves. A nutritionally balanced diet is key. Our one day medicinal cookery class is an introduction to nutritional cooking which incorporates the healthiest foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way, providing support during and after the menopause. Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can make a real difference to how you feel. You will learn to cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients You will discover the medicinal benefits of selected herbs and spices with an explanation of the importance of certain nutrient groups which will supply your body to meet the demands of the menopause. Sample recipes will include: Banana, avocado & flax seed smoothie, Bresaola, gem lettuce & olive salad, Almond & Sage Lentil Stew, Sweet Potato, soy & brazil nut cake. Our hands-on cookery classes at Kitchen Joy’s Kitchen in Chiswick include the ingredients, food preparation and cooking equipment, and drinks. You will prepare and cook dishes around the Kitchen Joy island and can enjoy eating your dishes together with the group on the long dining table. There will also be some left over foods for you to take home to share with your loved ones.

Sleep is the body’s recovery phase of the day. This is when muscles can repair, the brain can recharge, and other benefits occur within the body. Food and sleep go hand in hand. Getting good sleep is incredibly important for your overall health. Sleep is the body’s recovery phase of the day. What you eat and drink can have a dramatic effect on your sleep patterns but there are many strategies you can use to promote good sleep, including making changes to your diet, as some foods have sleep-promoting properties. If we have insomnia, we may find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep or have interrupted sleep. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on sleep and effect your sleeping habits. Insufficient sleep causes us to seek out high-calorie foods the next day. Certain foods contain amino acid called tryptophan that causes sleepiness which increases the production of the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin. This one day medicinal cookery class incorporates certain foods that will improve your sleeping pattern and quality of sleep, containing rich amounts of melatonin and serotonin into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way. You will learn what ingredients can relax your body, and foods that are sleep promoters. At KitchenJoy we will offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options. You will learn to cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients. You will discover the medicinal benefits of selected herbs and spices with an explanation of the importance of certain nutrient groups. Sample recipes include: Kiwi & tart cherry juice almond milk smoothie, Walnut, spinach & citrus salad with salmon Turkey burgers with greek yoghurt coleslaw , Banana & cardamom cake Our hands-on cookery classes at KitchenJoy's Kitchen in Chiswick include the ingredients, food preparation and cooking equipment, and drinks. You will prepare and cook dishes around the KitchenJoy island and can enjoy eating your dishes together with the group on the long dining table. There will also be some left over foods for you to take home to share with your loved ones.

Have you ever considered your brain health when making food choices? At KitchenJoy we will make dishes that are particularly important to keep our grey matter happy and healthy. Scientific evidence shows us that our brain cells regenerate, which can be significantly influenced by food and exercise. There are certain foods that are important to the brain for vitality and functionality. By following a balanced nutritional diet, we can reduce the risk of some neurological symptoms, including memory problems, fatigue & concentration. Our one day medicinal cookery class is an introduction to nutritional cooking which incorporates the healthiest foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way, providing the first step to building your brain health. You will learn to cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients; discovering the medicinal benefits of food groups for your brain along the way. Sample recipes will include: Blueberry fruit smoothie, Grilled pear, watercress & walnut salad, Wild caught salmon with sauce vierge Sea salt & dark chocolate quinoa energy balls. Our hands-on cookery classes at Kitchen Joy’s Kitchen in Chiswick include the ingredients, food preparation and cooking equipment, and soft drinks. You will prepare and cook dishes around the Kitchen Joy island and can enjoy eating your dishes together with the group on the long dining table. There will also be some left over foods for you to take home to share with your loved ones.

Sometimes your team may need some fun! ​Cooking and eating Paella together as a team strengthen social relations and help to have better work atmosphere and improve productivity. In Valencia-Spain we know about Paella commensality. Our Paella corporate events are a way to provide high-impact learning, increase teamwork skills and communications, and improve morale and productivity. Employees benefit from experiencing a sense of accomplishment working as a group to complete a challenging task and learning ways This class includes Welcome cocktail and Tapas to share Three hours hands-on cooking class Spanish Paella master Chef Chef assistant/Kitchen porter Chicken Paella and Tapa dish recipes Dinner experience with your own cooked dishes Exclusive full-equipped kitchen venue at Hoxton- London Two beers (33cl) per person over class/dinner We can upgrade your package including wines, champagne, seafood Paella, Lobster Paella, etc *recipes can accommodate special diet requirements

Paella is a dish that evokes ideas of tradition, homeliness and family. So why not learn how to cook the original Paella Valenciana in a private tutorial right in your very own kitchen? In this class Over two and a half hours, a skilled teacher from London Paella School will come to your home and teach you a traditional Valencian paella recipe and one classic tapas recipe. Suitable for either just yourself, or yourself and one friend, these lessons are fun and hands-on - a great way to learn a new recipe and enjoy a different kind of cooking experience. Now you can Learn some fantastic new cooking skills in the comfort of your own home Understand the bold bright Spanish flavours that make paella so popular Gain the knowledge and bravery to start experimenting in the kitchen

Each team member will get to experience how to cook five Spanish tapas, be judged and marked by our professional chef and maybe win a prize. Marks will be awarded on the following criteria: Organisation, Presentation and, of course, Taste. This team building session includes Welcome cocktail and Tapas to share Three hours hands-on cooking competition Spanish Tapas master chef Chef assistant/Kitchen porter Team games to earn the best ingredients Team games to choose the kitchen tools Tapas dish recipes Dinner experience with your own cooked tapas Two beers (33cl) per person over class/dinner *recipes can accommodate special diet requirements