Check out these classes for new and expecting parents, taught by Virginia Watkins
Nutrition for Breast Feeding Moms and Moms-to-Be:
Learn which nutrients are most beneficial to you and your nursing baby. This workshop will focus on how to incorporate nourishing foods into your diet that are delicious and easy to prepare. You will better understand how your diet affects the quality of your breast milk and which foods help restore your energy. We will look at specific ingredients and discuss how to prepare them. Simple, nourishing recipes will be provided.
Ideally you will take this class before your child is born or up to 9 months post-partum,
when a mother’s nutrient stores may need some targeted replenishing.
Class will include:
Nutritional guidelines for providing the best-quality milk to your baby and for helping mom restore her health and regain energy post-partum
Specific nutrients often lacking in a mother’s diet
A list of foods that contain these nutrients and how to prepare them
Discussion on hydration and why it matters
Basic recipes for nursing moms
Foods to avoid or reduce while breastfeeding
Recommended Pantry List and meal planning tips
Babies are welcome!
Date/Time: Sunday March 11th, 2012, 3:00-4:15 PM Cost: $39
OR combine with “Intro to Solids” workshop for $70, same day, 1:30-2:45
Introducing Solids- Babies’ First foods and Raising a Healthy Eater
It’s not always easy to know when to start solids, which food to introduce first, or how to safely prepare them for your infant. This class will take all of the guesswork out of giving your baby the best nutrition and a healthy relationship with food right from the start.
Ideally, you will take this class when your child is 3-6 months of age. Parents of older children are also welcome.
Class will include:
*Understanding when your child is ready for solid food and why
*Safe first foods, looking beyond rice cereal and across the globe
*Foods to avoid
*How much food to give your child
*Food texture and choking hazards
*Recommended “tool kit” for making first feedings fun and stress-free
*Discussion of our own relationship with food
*Conversation on family mealtime and why it’s important
*Recommended resources on healthy eating for you and your growing child
Babies are welcome!
Date/Time: Sunday March 11th, 1:30-2:45 Cost: $39 each OR
Combine with “Nutrition for Expectant and Breastfeeding Moms ” for $70 on same day 3:00-4:15
Virginia Watkins completed her post-graduate studies in Nutrition Education at Bauman College in Berkeley, CA. While an undergraduate at Duke University, she studied French cooking in Montpellier, France, continuing an early fascination with food. In 1996, she began working at the American Institute of Wine & Food in San Francisco; Virginia helped create and manage projects ranging from ingredient tastings to a children’s garden project. Subsequently, she spent seven years working for Niman Ranch, the leading brand in the sustainable meat industry. As a National Retail Sales manager, she worked closely with customers such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. She is also the mother of a two well-fed boys, ages one and four.
In addition to working with families and individuals, Virginia has spoken to over one hundred people in community talks, coaches moms through a recurring 6-week workshop on nutrition and wellness, and teaches cooking classes to adults and pre-schoolers.
“My practice is focused on helping moms feed themselves and their families great-tasting, nutritious food. I counsel women pre-conception, through their pregnancies and post-partum. I love helping families learn to shop, cook, and eat together in the most enjoyable way possible.”
Virginia is also a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, Weston A. Price Foundation, and Bay Area Family Wellness, a collective of Bay Area health care professionals dedicated to providing families with the tools and services they need to improve all aspects of their health and wellness.
Address of classes:
Carmel Blue Pregnancy & Parenting
1418 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA
94133
