Nutrition Curriculum

The Living Light Culinary Institute has teamed up with Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. to offer a comprehensive series of classes on the science of raw food nutrition. These classes are held at the Living Light Center in Fort Bragg, CA. They cover hot topics in raw food nutrition including raw vegan sources of iron, calcium, protein, vitamin B12, and essential fatty acids, as well as blood sugar regulation, pH balance, food changes from cooking, anti-inflammatory nutrition, weight management, anti-aging, longevity, and much more.

Rick and Karin Dina are known for their ability to make complex scientific concepts entertaining and easily understandable for the non-scientific person. They also provide greater clarity, depth, and perspective for those with a science or nutrition background. This is a great course for chefs, health educators, or anyone else who wants to have the knowledge base to achieve optimum health by gaining a greater understanding of scientifically-based raw food nutrition.

Our Nutrition Courses are:

For the 2012 school year, we have created eight packages, each focusing on a specific personal or professional path. If you are excited about a gourmet raw culinary education, a raw food nutrition educator program, or any combination of the two, we now have the perfect solution for your personal or career goals. Each of the packages is now offered with special savings and bonuses, to help you choose the option that works best for you! We’ve also designed a colorful chart to help you understand all of the components and bonuses for each of the packages.

Click on the charts to see the larger versions (pdf).

Would you like more information about becoming a Living Light Student? Call an enrollment specialist today at (800) 816-2319 or (707) 964-2420...they would love to help you!

Associate Chef Package

This five-course Associate Chef Package completes the certification that is the foundation for all other culinary programs and provides a supportive environment for students to learn about raw food preparation from A to Z. This program develops confidence in basic chef skills, including flavor balancing and recipe development. This certification program is included in all of our advanced culinary packages.

Instructor-Focused Package

This six-course instructor-focused package is offered two times a year and includes both the Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Training Certification™ and the Advanced Raw Culinary Arts Instructor Training Certification™. In this career-focused program, you’ll discover important tips and tools for becoming a raw food teacher whose services are in demand to an ever expanding audience of raw food enthusiasts. You will also learn how to market your classes using a number of practical skills that will help you create your own successful raw food business.

Pastry-Focused Package

This seven-course pastry-focused package is offered four times a year and is comprised of the Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Training Certification™, Essential Oils, and Pastry Arts. You will explore the fabulous world of raw desserts and advanced pastry artistry. Discover the secret of making exquisite dairy- and gluten-free raw vegan desserts that taste even better than famous cooked desserts. This package is for the student who wants to learn both gourmet raw vegan savory and sweet cuisine.

Gourmet Chef Package

This eight-course package begins with the Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Training Certification™, followed by three advanced culinary courses that expand on what you’ve learned, and provide you with extensive experience in flavor balancing, recipe development, food costing and catering. Students who complete this package will receive both certifications, including the Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification™ and will be taken to the next level of confidence and expertise.

Gourmet Plus Package

This eleven to twelve-course package includes the Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Training Certification™, Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification™, essential oils courses, and pastry arts course(s). When you choose the Gourmet Plus Package, you will explore gourmet raw vegan cuisine, recipe development, flavor balancing, catering, essential oils for both culinary and health enhancement and the art of creating gourmet raw desserts. In the (fall only) Pastry Arts—Unbaked! II expanded pastry arts class; our chef instructors provide supportive, expert guidance as you develop your own delicious dessert recipes. And in the Fall expanded pastry session, Living Light pastry chef instructors provide you with supportive, expert guidance in helping you develop your own delicious dessert recipes.

Platinum Package

If you are one who wants the very best, the Platinum Package gives you just about everything Living Light has to offer from the best raw vegan culinary education to instructor training to raw food nutrition. Students completing this package will graduate with the Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Training Certification™, Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification™, Benefits of Raw Food Nutrition Educator Certification™ and Advanced Raw Food Nutrition Educator Certification™. It is the crème de la crème of our eight chef and nutrition program packages.

Gourmet Plus Completion Package

Are you a Living Light Associate Chef and Instructor graduate who would like to continue developing your culinary skills and receive your Gourmet Raw Food Chef certification? As a continuing student, you will receive advanced gourmet instruction in recipe development, flavor balancing, catering, elegant entertaining, food costing and pastry arts. Upon completion of this package, you will graduate with a certification as a Gourmet Raw Food Chef.

Nutrition Educator Package

Living Light has teamed up with Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. to offer a comprehensive series of classes on the science of raw food nutrition. This five-course Nutrition Educator Package includes two certifications: Benefits of Raw Food Nutrition Educator Certification™ and Advanced Raw Food Nutrition Educator Certification™. Thia package is highly recommended for health educators and raw food chefs who plan to teach the benefits of raw and living foods with scientific-based knowledge and confidence.

Introductory Individual Courses

The following classes are available individually on our website.

Living Light sets the standard for excellence in raw culinary arts and makes healthy living delicious!

Packages do include some courses that are strongly recommended, but are not required to complete your certification(s). To receive the bonus gifts and early bird discounts, you must register for all courses included in the package.

If due to family or professional reasons, you need to take any certification series over two years, our enrollment specialists will be happy to accommodate your needs. Please note: Bonus gifts do not apply to multiple session certifications.

How to Register:
1. We have several certifications for gourmet raw culinary arts and raw food nutrition or you can take any or all of our non-prerequisite individual courses. Determine what is best for you.

2. If you're interested in receiving a certification, we have eight specific training packages, each with special savings. Under each package description is a register now button. When you click on it, you’ll be taken to our online store. Before adding the package to your cart, be sure to select the session and dates you'd like to attend and your tuition option in the drop down boxes. You may put down a deposit or pay in full for your package. Your registration fees must be paid in full 30 days prior to the first class date to take advantage of any special offers. All classes are subject to registration and cancellation policies.

3. If you're interested in taking some of our non-prerequisite individual courses, we have several options available. Under each of the available course descriptions is a register now button. When you click on it, you’ll be taken to our online store. Before adding the course to your cart, please select the session and date(s) you'd like to attend and your tuition option in the drop down boxes. You can either put down a deposit or pay in full for your course(s). All classes are subject to registration and cancellation policies.

4. Or let our enrollment specialists guide you through our program descriptions and help you pick the perfect package or course to meet your goals. Call us at 707-964-2420 or 1-800-816-2319. We are waiting to support and assist you on your journey to healthier living.