Studying nutrition changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of paleo, veganism, plant-based, intermittent fasting, and more to experience lasting energy, vitality, and improved immunity.
It gave me the tools and knowledge to help heal my father, successfully getting him off six medications, losing over 50lbs, and completely recovering his life and health. Being a part of this transformation also gave me the inspiration and confidence to start Food Matters.
Unfortunately, we aren't taught about real nutrition in school. We have a medical profession that is rarely trained to use food as medicine, and the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers.
Now it's time to take our power back!
Co-Founder of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
What You Get:
Taking the course changed my life in so many ways. In the past, I was always confused about what
to eat or not to eat. I never understood what was healthy and what wasn't healthy and why. The
wellness world can be a very confusing place. Thanks to the course I now have healthier habits
in my own personal life.
Every module of the course contains so much knowledge laid out in a very easy-to-follow program.
Plus, you get to be part of a wonderful community of other students and graduates on the same
journey. The course is an investment and it pays itself back with fewer sick days and medicine
you would be buying. That is what happened to me, I rarely ever get sick now from applying
everything I learned in the course, and I am the healthiest I've ever been.
I have been following Food Matters for years, soaking up all of their wisdom to integrate into my own life and wellness routines. Having already completed studies in life coaching, yoga, pilates, personal training, and reiki. I was looking to add an extra tool to my tool belt. When I was searching for a program to study, I knew I could trust and gain so much value from studying with Food Matters. Learning from some of the world's greatest wellness experts has had a great impact on both my own wellbeing and my businesses.
I wanted to learn more about food and nutrition for healing, detoxification, to learn how to better serve clients' needs, and to hear from this panel of experts and researchers first-hand. Not only do I now know what to eat, when to eat, and where to source the food from, but I also know how to eat with more flexibility. I am even more mindful of my daily decisions when it comes to our environment and what we expose ourselves to whether that be food, products that we apply to our skin, electromagnetic fields, herbs & spices, and superfoods.
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More than ever before, millions of people worldwide are suffering from stress, anxiety, and poor health. And theyβre desperately searching for answers.
This problem has opened up a massive opportunity for those who have studied nutrition and understand how to help educate others on taking the steps forward to transform their health and heal.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, the Health and Wellness industry is a $4.2 trillion market, and itβs only expected to keep growing. As the shortage of primary caregivers continues to grow, employment opportunities in the field of health education are projected to grow by 17% between 2020 and 2023 (Labor Bureau of Stats).
People are tired of feeling sick and tired. They want real answers, and they're ready to invest in their health. As a Food Matters Certified Coach, youβll be part of a booming industry thatβs making the world a healthier and happier place.
This introductory module will lay the foundational knowledge youβll need to grasp key nutrition principles - and then apply them. Weβll start by breaking down nutrition fundamentals, and explore the concept of biochemical individuality - why there are no one-size-fits-all solutions in nutrition. At the end of this module, youβll understand how to nourish your bodyβs unique requirements and make more informed food choices.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Dr. Mark Hyman, McKel Hill, Daniel Vitalis & Marc David
Public health is declining, but knowledge is power. In this module, weβll explore how politics, industries, and big businesses have contributed to the deteriorating health of the population.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Vani Hari, Sarah Lantz, John Robbins, Cyndi OβMeara, Dr. William Davis, Dr. Alejandro Junger, Dr. Christiane Northrup & Mike Adams
Get ready to learn your macronutrients from your micronutrients, the best sources of both, and common nutrient deficiencies. At the end of this module, youβll understand how to identify the signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in the body and increase your absorption of nutrients using superfoods, herbs, and natural supplements.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Udo Erasmus, Elizabeth Rider, Dr. Ian Brighthope, Dr. Andrew Saul, David Wolfe, Daniel Vitalis & Susan Teton
In this module, weβll explore how your environment, lifestyle, and food choices can aid the bodyβs natural detoxification pathways or burden them.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Charlotte Gerson, Dr. Alejandro Junger, David Wolfe, Sarah Lantz, Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Dr. Victor Zeines & Jason Vale
This module is a deep dive into the gut microbiome, exploring the digestive system, key organs, and the gut-brain connection.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Dr. Tom OβBryan, Sayer Ji, David Wolfe & Dr. Josh Axe
Improvements in diet, lifestyle, and sleep can start the healing process of many hormone-related conditions. At the end of this module, youβll have explored how hormone imbalances can lead to other issues, and understand how to start managing your hormones natural for better wellbeing.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Joseph Mercola, Vanessa Lamaro, David Wolfe, Dr. Tami Meraglia & Dr. Libby Weaver
Less stress, more sleep. At the end of this module, youβll understand how to critically evaluate stress levels and the influence that this is having on your sleep cycle. Plus, apply practical stress reduction and sleep-promoting techniques to enable deep healing, rest, and recovery.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Marc David, Bruce Lipton, Joe Dispenza, Dr. Alan Christianson, Dave Asprey, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Eric Zielinski, Clint Ober & Jason Prall
Explore how the immune system functions and its connection to gut health, plus specific herbs and foods to support yourself through everything from common autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Hashimotoβs thyroiditis, to the common cold. At the end of this module, youβll understand how to support your immune system naturally, year-round.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier, Dr. Tom OβBryan, JJ Virgin & Dr. Eric Zielinski
Discover how cancer manifests in the body and some of the societal issues leading to a rise in this and other chronic diseases. At the end of this module, youβll understand why our current treatment protocols arenβt working and the natural alternatives that have proven to be just as effective.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Andrew Saul, Charlotte Gerson, Cyrus Khambatta, Dr. Dan Rogers, Liana Werner-Gray, Udo Erasmus & Jon Gabriel
From wholefoods and herbs to fungi and essential oils, plants can help our bodies thrive, heal, and perform at their peak. At the end of this module, youβll understand how to use nature to regain your health.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Daniel Vitalis, Ocean Robbins, Liana Werner-Gray, Dave Asprey, Nick Polizzi, Dr. Eric Zielinski, Jason Wrobel, Ryland Engelhart, Kim Morrison & Jason Prall
This graduate program is packed with workshops, tutorials and templates to turn your certification into real-world success. Learn how to start and grow a thriving online wellness business that provides the freedom and life you want!
Highlights include:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Kylie Ryan, James Colquhoun, Renae Barrington, Nat Kringoudis, Elizabeth Rider, Melissa Ambrosini, Nick Broadhurst, Alex Ortner, Marie Forleo, Jim Kwik, Kristina Karlsson
What You Get:
Student Advisor
+ Holistic Nutritionist
Our #1 priority is your happiness and success. We arenβt asking you to make a final decision on the course today. We just want you to make a fully informed decision on if itβs right for you. So we are giving you the opportunity to jump into the course for 14 days risk-free. If you arenβt completely satisfied, we'll refund you the total purchase price. Simply reach out to our Customer Service team.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is recognized by the below organizations:
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
This course is an approved health & wellness coach training program [CEA-000477-1] for continuing education of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs). Qualifying graduates can receive 32 CE/CPD credits through NBHWC.
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
Successful graduates qualify for membership and insurance through IICT under the Nutrition Consultant modality for practice in 35+ countries (including the USA, Australia, Canada, and UK).
International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC)
The Food Matters Institute is recognized for quality excellence in education.
This program is just what I needed to build my knowledge and confidence for starting my online business in the health and wellness space. The curriculum is so well designed and the content is amazing! Thank you Food Matters Institute for the life-changing education!!
I have a clean and green online beauty and wellness business, and soon I'll be a published author with my first book⦠I have more knowledge and tools to serve my customers.
We created the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program from the growing need for people to heal themselves (or a loved one) naturally.
We've spent the last 15 years studying nutrition and interviewing experts in food, natural medicine, and mind-body therapies to uncover what's transforming lives today. We helped my father heal from depression chronic fatigue and come off six prescription medicines with this information, and it's only becoming more powerful. The method of healing and good health hasn't changed.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to good health, prosperity, and happiness. We're just making it a little bit easier for you to access.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program.
In good health,
James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch
Founders of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
The course is made up of ten modules and we recommend dedicating approximately 5 hours to completing each module, making the course easy to complete in 12 weeks. Because the course is 100% online and accessible 24/7 with no lecture commitments, you can start when you're ready, and complete it around your own schedule or downtime after work.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is an approved health & wellness coach training program for continuing education of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs). Qualifying graduates can receive 32 CE/CPD credits through NBHWC. It is recognized by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), and is an approved training provider with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). This means our graduates qualify for membership and insurance through IICT under the Nutrition Consultant modality.
Health coaches belonging to the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) are encouraged to review, advance, and enhance professional knowledge, practice, and skills by gaining Continuing Education Credits (CE credits) from third-party programs and courses. This means that if you are a health coach under the NBHWC you will be eligible to receive CE credits upon completion of the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program [CEA-000477-1].
The content within this course doesn't adhere to any one specific diet or way of eating, and this is because we believe in bio-individuality and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition and health. The course emphasizes consuming a primarily plant-based diet because there is strong evidence for the benefits of consuming a large variety of plant-based foods. There is content discussing how to ethically include quality animal products in your diet for those who choose to (or for those who find themselves coaching clients who choose to).
Ultimately we focus on giving students a deep understanding of the foundations required for optimal health and nutrition and the science behind food, nutrition, and many of the key systems in the body. We believe that once you have this foundational knowledge, it's much easier to interpret and implement information on health and nutrition!
Yes. The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is designed to be completed at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. You have lifetime access to the course, so you can jump into each lesson when you're ready.
A Food Matters Certified Coach is a consultant who coaches in nutrition and has a deep knowledge of basic nutrition principles and the skills required to provide nutrition guidance to their clients. Embodying core principles of holistic nutrition and natural medicine using a food as medicine approach to educate and guide their clients (and themselves) to help them achieve their nutrition and health goals and reach optimal health.
Our priority is the happiness of our customers, so if you aren't 100% satisfied with the course, you can email us for a full refund within 14 days. We have a money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
Yes! You'll be supported by our incredible Student Support Team and Certification Program coordinator (a qualified nutritionist) via live chat, email, or Whatsapp. You'll also have access to a thriving online student community where you'll be supported by peers from around the world who are working through the course with you. If you would like extra support, you can also join one of our guided intakes where you will study alongside a group of peers and our student advisor.
You have lifetime access to the course including all future course updates meaning you can start when you're ready and complete it around your own schedule.
Yes. To earn the Food Matters Certified Coach Certificate, you must complete each lesson and pass each module quiz by gaining 80% or higher. You can retake each quiz more than once.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of their health and an avenue to launch a career in the wellness space. There are endless options when it comes to using your Certificate and the Bonus Business Course, which will help give you some ideas around how you can use the certification in your career.
Generally, Coaches in Nutrition do not require a state license to practice and can be certified through private credentialing bodies such as Food Matters. However, it is recommended that you check with licensing authorities in your country and locality before offering any service to the public. The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of nutrition, natural healing, and the mind-body connection. You will earn a certificate of completion when graduating our program, confirming that you have completed our program. Our program does not make you a state-registered dietician or licensed nutritionist. To determine applicable licensing requirements, you will need to check with state and local agencies where you conduct your business and where your clients reside.
Lifetime access to the course means that you will always be able to access your account and the course. Each year, we add in new and exciting lessons and bonuses, which you will also have access to!
What You Get:
Student Advisor
+ Holistic Nutritionist
Our #1 priority is your happiness and success. We arenβt asking you to make a final decision on the course today. We just want you to make a fully informed decision on if itβs right for you. So we are giving you the opportunity to jump into the course for 14 days risk-free. If you arenβt completely satisfied, we'll refund you the total purchase price. Simply reach out to our Customer Service team.