Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts

Three locations in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area: Berkeley, Penngrove (Sonoma County) and Santa Cruz. Our newest location is in Boulder, Colorado.
A Distance Learning option is also available.

Since 1989, Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts has been the thought leader in the field of holistic nutrition and natural culinary arts, setting the standard for nutritional excellence and professional practice. We offer professional training which leads to certification as a nutrition educator, nutrition consultant or natural chef.

The Bauman College approach--Eating for Health--is designed to synthesize validated research in biochemical nutrition with whole food culinary artistry. We emphasize the use of whole, organic foods, herbs and appropriate supplements to restore metabolic balance. Our philosophy of holistic nutrition and health education is non-dogmatic, seeking to find the ideal diet and lifestyle suited to each individual.

Holistic Nutrition Training Programs

If you are passionate about good health, optimum nutrition and delicious food, the Bauman College Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Training programs are your keys to a successful career in holistic nutrition. Help yourself and others achieve optimal health through the use of whole foods, herbs, supplements, metabolic testing and effective lifestyle programs. Learn up-to-date nutritional protocols to help your clients minimize medication, control pain, address chronic conditions and acquire healthy habits.

Nutrition Educator - 350 hours
Classroom (9 months) or
Distance Learning Format (self-paced, up to 18 months)

The Nutrition Educator Training program provides students with an understanding of how whole food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students learn to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and to advise individuals on plant-based, "Eating For Health" food plans customized to each individual's taste, temperament and health goals.

The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry and current research are presented. The nutritional terrain covered includes macronutrients, micronutrients and phytonutrients, based upon current global research and application. Students are trained to work in the community in a wide variety of institutional, school, business and private practice settings.

Careers as a Nutrition Educator

Nutrition educators teach "wellness nutrition" to individuals and groups, helping each person devise an optimized diet plan according to his or her individual condition, context, constitution and commitment level. Nutrition educators work in clinics, schools, businesses, health food stores, health clubs, spas, recovery programs, supplement companies and corporate fitness programs, as well as in private practice.

Nutrition Consultant - 350 hours
Classroom (9 months) or
Distance Learning Format (self-paced, up to 18 months)

The Nutrition Consultant Training program provides students with a grounded approach to working with primary care providers, designing diet and nutritional programs for people with previously diagnosed injury or illness. Students learn how nutrition influences the intricate feedback between organs, glands, cells and gene expression.

Each topic in the program introduces compelling research and provides metabolic assessment tools that enable students to confidently and precisely guide clients in the use of therapeutic foods, herbs and nutrient support. Written work for each topic and the final presentation are comprised of client interviews, research reports and case studies.

Prerequisite: Nutrition Educator Certification (NE 101-NE 110, 350 hours)

Careers as a Nutrition Consultant

Graduates of the Nutrition Consultant program are trained in the realm of "clinical nutrition." They are qualified to work in conjunction with other health care professionals, such as doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists and counselors. Many graduates also establish their own private practices, teach courses, lecture on nutrition topics and/or write articles for publication.

This program is a great choice for individuals seeking a sensible, well-balanced approach to nutrition and health education that can enhance their professional skills and stature. Bauman College graduates are fully trained and certified to work in salaried positions in the preventative health care field, whether funded by government, insurance carriers or private business.

Natural Chef - 450 hours
Classroom course only (5 months)

Do you have a passion for cooking fresh, delicious, whole foods? Are you interested in learning to prepare meals in a healthy manner without sacrificing taste, texture or beautiful presentation?

Whether you want to become a professional natural chef, personal chef or polish your kitchen skills to better nourish yourself and your family, the Bauman College Natural Chef Training program can help you attain your goals. Completion of the program enables you to work as a therapeutic cook, personal chef, natural chef, cooking consultant or whole foods cooking instructor.

The Natural Chef Training program is committed to the development of nutritional and therapeutic cooks who are artists in food preparation and presentation. Course work emphasizes nutritional and therapeutic cooking and mastery of all necessary kitchen skills, while learning the business aspects of being a personal chef. The Natural Chef Training program prepares students for a career in the blossoming natural and whole foods industry.

Careers as a Natural Chef

Natural chefs are in great demand as the need for good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices becomes more apparent in our fast-paced world. Graduates of this Bauman College program are adept at preparing delicious gourmet meals that emphasize the nutritional value of food and its power to stimulate the healing process.

These chefs are trained to provide healthy and ill people with top-quality, satisfying and beautifully presented meals. Graduates work in private homes as personal chefs or personal therapeutic chefs, as well as for catering companies, health spas, health food stores, retreat programs and restaurants.

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