Learn How to Use Nutrition
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Are You Ready to Take The Next Step
Towards a Healthier YOU & Help Others Do the Same?

James Colquhoun from Food Matters Institute

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!

James Colquhoun

Co-Founder of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute

This program teaches you what really matters. It teaches both the science of nutrition and the art of coaching. The program is without a doubt one of the best investments I have made in myself.

Eugenia - Canada

Are You Tired of Feeling Like This?

  • You’re overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting ‘evidence’ online from experts on what the best diet is for you.
  • You’re spending lots of time and money on the latest health trends and supplements, only to find you’re still fatigued and stressed.
  • You have no option but to live with a chronic illness because you’ve tried every option out there and still find yourself in the same place.
  • Like working in a career you love is too far out of reach, and you have no other options except to keep working the job you’re in.
  • Like you don’t have the ‘credibility’ to be taken seriously by friends and family when it comes to health and wellness.
  • You’re passionate about nutrition and want to learn how to start or grow a career helping others improve their health.
This is why we created the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. To alleviate the overwhelm and hours spent seeking support, to help you transform your health and life, and help others do the same.

Get all the tools you need to heal yourself and others with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program.

The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program Is for You If:

The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program Is for You If:

  • You want to improve your health and help others do the same.
  • You're looking for solutions to digestive issues, hormone issues, inflammation, low immunity, or a chronic illness.
  • You want to learn from the world’s leading health experts on how food plays a key role in mood, energy levels, gut health, sleep, and more.
  • You want to formalize your knowledge to feel confident in sharing this life-saving message by creating an online movement, recipe book, natural products company, healthy restaurant, or more.
  • You're a health coach or medical professional looking to deepen your knowledge, grow your client base, gain membership and insurance to an industry body, and expand your career (you've studied elsewhere and are looking for more answers).
  • You’ve been thinking about studying nutrition and want an in-depth program to further understand the field and your opportunities.
A woman taking the online course

Learn From the Best to Become Your Best

Meet Over 50 of Your Personal World-Class Expert Teachers

Christa Orecchio
Christa Orecchio
Clinical & Holistic Nutritionist
David Wolfe
David Wolfe
Leading Raw Food Expert & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Mark Hyman
Dr. Mark Hyman
Integrative Doctor & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Tom O’Bryan
Dr. Tom O’Bryan
Functional Medicine & Autoimmune Specialist
JJ Virgin
JJ Virgin
Fitness Expert & Author
Jon Gabriel
Jon Gabriel
Visualization Expert Best-Selling Author
Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey
Founder of Bulletproof & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Libby Weaver
Dr. Libby Weaver
Nutritional Biochemist & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Bruce Lipton
Dr. Bruce Lipton
Stem Cell Biologist & Best-Selling Author
Joe Dispenza
Joe Dispenza
Researcher, Teacher, Lecturer & Author
Charlotte Gerson
Charlotte Gerson
Founder of the Gerson Institute and Therapy
Marc David, Psy.M.
Marc David, Psy.M.
Psychologist & Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Amina Eastham-Hillier
Amina Eastham-Hillier
Naturopath, Herbalist & Nutritionist
Clint Ober
Clint Ober
Grounding Expert & Author
Cyndi O’Meara
Cyndi O’Meara
Founder of Changing Habits & Filmmaker
Cyrus Khambatta
Cyrus Khambatta
Co-founder of Mastering Diabetes
Daniel Vitalis
Daniel Vitalis
Nature-Based Philosopher & Host of Wildfed
Dr. Alan Christianson
Dr. Alan Christianson
Naturopath & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Alejandro Junger
Dr. Alejandro Junger
Cardiologist & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Andrew Saul
Dr. Andrew Saul
Natural Health Educator & Author
Dr. Dan Rogers
Dr. Dan Rogers
Medical Practitioner & Naturopath
Dr. Eric Zielinksi
Dr. Eric Zielinksi
Researcher, Aromatherapist & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Ian Brighthope
Dr. Ian Brighthope
Medical Practitioner
Dr. Josh Axe
Dr. Josh Axe
Doctor of Natural Medicine & Nutritionist
Dr. Sandeep Gupta
Dr. Sandeep Gupta
Integrative Doctor & Holistic Health Practitioner
Dr. Sarah Lantz
Dr. Sarah Lantz
Nutritionist & Environmental Health Educator
Dr. Tami Meraglia
Dr. Tami Meraglia
Hormone Expert & Author
Dr. Victor Zeines
Dr. Victor Zeines
Holistic Dentist & Author natdent.com
Dr. William Davis
Dr. William Davis
Cardiologist & Best-Selling Author
Elizabeth Rider
Elizabeth Rider
Health Coach, Blogger & Author
James Colquhoun
James Colquhoun
Founder of Food Matters
Jason Prall
Jason Prall
Practitioner, Author & Filmmaker of The Human Longevity Project
Jason Vale
Jason Vale
Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Coach & Best-Selling Author
Jason Wrobel
Jason Wrobel
Speaker, Lifestyle Coach & Best-Selling Author
John Robbins
John Robbins
Food Activist & Best-Selling Author
Kim Morrison
Kim Morrison
Aromatherapist, Author & Speaker
Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Werner-Gray
Nutritionist & Best-Selling Author
McKel Hill
McKel Hill
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Nick Polizzi
Nick Polizzi
Author & Founder of The Sacred Science
Ocean Robbins
Ocean Robbins
Co-Founder of Food Revolution Network
Renae Redgen
Renae Redgen
Founder of Deeto
Ryland Engelhart
Ryland Engelhart
Co-Founder of Kiss the Ground
Sayer Ji
Sayer Ji
Researcher, Author & Founder of Greenmedinfo.com
Shawn Stevenson
Shawn Stevenson
Health Coach & Best-Selling Author
Susan Teton
Susan Teton
Raw Food Chef & Nutrition Advocate
Udo Erasmus, Ph.D
Udo Erasmus, Ph.D
Author, Nutrition Expert & Authority on the Subject of Fats and Oils
Vanessa Lamaro
Vanessa Lamaro
Naturopath & Herbalist
Vani Hari
Vani Hari
Founder of Food Babe & Best-Selling Author

After Completing the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program,
You’ll Know Exactly How To:

One of our happy graduates showing their Food Matters Institute Nutrition Certification
  • Identify which foods to eat and which to avoid to begin healing the gut, inflammation, hormonal issues, and chronic disease.
  • Nourish your body with foods to help boost your immunity, longevity, and energy, and guide others on how to do the same.
  • Use your Food Matters Nutrition Certification to start your own health and wellness business that will positively impact and help others.
  • Start practicing straight away with membership and insurance from industry professionals IICT.
  • Be confident in helping others heal themselves using nutrition, creating a far reaching impact in their lives and community.
  • Use practical solutions to help you learn how to use food as medicine.

Here's What Our Students Have to Say

You can't put a price on health, and there is nothing more empowering than having the knowledge to be able to help yourself and your loved ones if the need arises.

Michelle Pedula - Ontario, Canada
Founder of Harvest & Wellness

Michelle Pedula
Michelle Pedula

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.

Understanding the fundamentals of wholesome nutrition, superfoods, gut health, hormones, detoxing, and how to heal with food has given me the confidence to support my clients on their journey to better wellbeing.

Bec Russell - Queensland, Australia
Wellbeing Mentor, Yoga Teacher & Writer

Bec Russell
Bec Russell

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.

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.

Nancy Timmins - Ontario, Canada
Founder of Follow the Jade Rabbit- Health & Fitness Coaching

Nancy Timmins
Nancy Timmins

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.

Why This Program is Unlike Anything on the Market

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Internationally Accredited
Easy to Complete in under 6 months
50+ Expert Teachers
Practical Business & Coaching Training
Lifetime Access to Program + All Future Updates
Investment Under $2,000
Graduates Join Our Global Wellness Business Directory
Online Q&A’s with Co-Founder & In-House Nutritionist

Turn Your Passion for Nutrition into a Successful Career

The world needs you now more than ever before. The global pandemic has created an even greater wave of stress, anxiety, and poor health. And people are looking for answers.

This problem has opened up a massive opportunity for those who have studied nutrition online and understand how to help educate others on taking the next step forward on their own healing journey.

In 2001, economist Paul Zane Pilzer predicted the wellness industry to be the next trillion-dollar industry. And he was right. According to the Australian Financial Review, the global wellness industry is estimated at $US4.5 trillion. Wellness has entered the cultural mainstream.

As a Food Matters Nutrition Consultant, you'll be able to help share this life-saving message with the world. Whether you're looking to write recipe books, start a blog, consult one-on-one with clients, or even make films, the world needs you now more than ever before, and this training will give you the knowledge and tools to help you pass this information onto others.

James and Laurentine Certification in the Office
Food Matters James Live

It helped me save my life, and my husband's life on more than one occasion and helped me instill seeds of knowledge into my children.

I cannot thank you all enough for the assistance you have provided me and as a member of the founding graduates, I can attest the information in this program is literally life saving and life-changing. The value I have gained in the arsenal of knowledge and practical experience is far beyond anything I could have ever imagined and I am so very appreciative of your organization. I truly have no words to adequately express the true nature of my gratitude.

Rashelle - Alabama, United States

How to Become a Nutrition Coach
in Less Than 6 Months

10 Modules of Functional & Practical Nutrition Training - Audio & Video Available.
10 Modules of Functional & Practical Nutrition Training - Audio & Video Available.
Complete Each Module in an Average of 5 Hours.
Complete Each Module in an Average of 5 Hours.
Complete a Multiple Choice Quiz at the End of Each Module.
Complete a Multiple Choice Quiz at the End of Each Module.
Additional Support Resources: Physical Workbook, Transcripts & Practicals to Solidify Concepts Quicker.
Additional Support Resources: Physical Workbook, Transcripts & Practicals to Solidify Concepts Quicker.
Continue Learning with Lifetime Access to Bonuses, New Content, the Institute Support Team & Institute Community.
Continue Learning with Lifetime Access to Bonuses, New Content, the Institute Support Team & Institute Community.
Get Insurance & Membership with IICT to Start Practicing Straight Away.
Get Insurance & Membership with IICT to Start Practicing Straight Away.
Instantly Download Your Nutrition Coach Certificate Upon Completion of Modules & Quizzes.
Instantly Download Your Nutrition Coach Certificate Upon Completion of Modules & Quizzes.
Additional Support Resources: Physical Workbook, Transcripts & Practicals to Solidify Concepts Quicker.
Additional Support Resources: Physical Workbook, Transcripts & Practicals to Solidify Concepts Quicker.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Christa Orecchio
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification JJ Virgin
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Dr. Sandeep Gupta
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Marc David
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Andrew Saul
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Dr. Mark Hyman
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Download Valuable Course Resources
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification John Robbins
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Reflection Journal
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification David Wolfe

Program Overview

Module 1: Dietary Theory & Food Fundamentals

Module 1: Dietary Theory & Food Fundamentals

To understand the power of nutrition, we first have to understand its role in our lives. This module will establish the foundational knowledge you'll use to understand fundamental nutrition principles while preparing you for the following modules.

  • Lesson 1. Understanding Nutrition & Biochemical-Individuality with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 2. Using Food as Medicine with Dr. Mark Hyman
  • Lesson 3. Nourishing Foods: Part 1 with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 4. Nourishing Foods: Part 2 with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 5. Nourishing Foods: Part 3 with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 6. Eating to Suit Your Body’s Needs with McKel Hill
  • Lesson 7. Living in Alignment with Your Biological Design with Daniel Vitalis
  • Lesson 8. The Psychology of Eating: The Missing Ingredient with Marc David
Module 2: Nutrition in the 21st Century

Module 2: Nutrition in the 21st Century

To understand the power of nutrition, we first have to understand its role in our lives. By the end of this module, you will understand how to nourish your body according to your bio-individuality.

  • Lesson 1. The Truth About the Food Industry with Vani Hari
  • Lesson 2. The Modern Food System with Sarah Lantz
  • Lesson 3. Foods to Avoid & What to Eat For Vibrant Health & Longevity with John Robbins
  • Lesson 4. Herbicides & The Evolution of Wheat with Cyndi O’Meara
  • Lesson 5. The Evolution of Wheat with Dr. William Davis
  • Lesson 6. The Impact of Chemicals & Additives in Our Food System with Sarah Lantz
  • Lesson 7. Diet Culture & Products to Avoid with Dr. Alejandro Junger
  • Lesson 8. The Physiological Effect of Sugar & Diet Products with Dr. Christiane Northrup
  • Lesson 9. How to Read a Food Label with Sarah Lantz
  • Lesson 10. Decoding Food Labels with Mike Adams
  • Lesson 11. You Are What You Eat with David Wolfe
Module 3: Understanding Nutrients & Superfoods

Module 3: Understanding Nutrients & Superfoods

In this module, you will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in the body and increase the absorption of nutrients using superfoods, herbs, and natural supplements.

  • Lesson 1. Nutrients 101: Part 1 with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 2. Nutrients 101: Part 2 with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 3. The Truth About Fat with Udo Erasmus
  • Lesson 4. A Plant-Based Approach to Calcium, Protein & B12 with Elizabeth Rider
  • Lesson 5. Know Your Vitamins & Minerals + Top Deficiencies with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 6. Acid & Alkaline Foods with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 7. Optimizing Health & Vitamin C Therapy with Dr. Ian Brighthope
  • Lesson 8. Nutrient Therapy for Depression, Alcoholism & Heart Disease with Dr. Andrew Saul
  • Lesson 9. The Powerful Benefits of Superfoods with David Wolfe
  • Lesson 10. Choosing The Best Drinking Water with Daniel Vitalis
  • Lesson 11. Hydration: Eating Your Water with Susan Teton
  • Lesson 12. Graceful Aging: Building a Body to Last a Lifetime with Susan Teton
Module 4: The Power of Detoxification & Cleansing

Module 4: The Power of Detoxification & Cleansing

Understand how your environment, lifestyle, and food choices can aid the body's natural detoxification pathways or burden them. And then, learn how to use the power of detoxification and cleansing to support the body through sickness and health.

  • Lesson 1. The Problem of All Chronic Disease: Toxicity & Deficiency with Charlotte Gerson
  • Lesson 2. Environmental & Lifestyle Toxicity with Dr. Alejandro Junger
  • Lesson 3. Detoxing 101 with David Wolfe
  • Lesson 4. The Chemical Burden with Sarah Lantz
  • Lesson 5. The Power of Detoxification with Dr. Sandeep Gupta
  • Lesson 6. The Impact of Heavy Metals with Dr. Sandeep Gupta
  • Lesson 7. Toxins in the Dental Industry with Dr. Victor Zeines
  • Lesson 8. Supporting Detoxification Naturally with Dr. Sandeep Gupta
  • Lesson 9. The Benefits of Juicing with Jason Vale
  • Lesson 10. Advanced Detoxification Strategies with David Wolfe
  • Lesson 11. Natural Solutions for Getting Rid of Parasites with David Wolfe
Module 5: Healing Your Gut Naturally

Module 5: Healing Your Gut Naturally

This module will teach you how to maintain a healthy gut microbiome and heal common gut-related issues, including uncomfortable bloating, leaky gut, digestive complaints, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis rosacea, and more.

  • Lesson 1. The Digestive System Overview with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 2. The Impact of Wheat on Gut Health with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
  • Lesson 3. Gut Healing Foods & Foods to Avoid with Sayer Ji
  • Lesson 4. Constipation & Cleansing the Gut with David Wolfe
  • Lesson 5. Ways to Optimize Digestion & The Microbiome with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 6. Common Digestive Problems & How to Solve Them Naturally with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 7. Leaky Gut & Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Josh Axe
  • Lesson 8. The Microbiome, Skin-Gut Connection & Gut Permeability with Sayer Ji
Module 6: Decoding Your Hormones & Imbalances

Module 6: Decoding Your Hormones & Imbalances

At the end of this module, you will understand how to avoid hormone disruptors and identify which foods to eat to support healthy hormones. Then begin the healing process from specific-hormone related conditions, including menopause symptoms, adrenal fatigue, skin issues, fatigue, low libido, digestive issues, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and more.

  • Lesson 1. What are Hormones? Their Function & The Impact of Poor Nutrition with Dr. Joseph Mercola
  • Lesson 2. Biology of the Endocrine System with Vanessa Lamaro
  • Lesson 3. Hormone Disruptors & How to Avoid Them with Vanessa Lamaro
  • Lesson 4. Hormone Balance & Plant Remedies with David Wolfe
  • Lesson 5. Using Lifestyle, Foods & Herbs to Optimize Hormones Naturally with Vanessa Lamaro
  • Lesson 6. Common Hormonal Imbalances & How to Treat Naturally with Vanessa Lamaro
  • Lesson 7. Managing Menopause Naturally with Dr. Tami Meraglia
  • Lesson 8. Thyroid Health: Disorders & Natural Solutions with Dr. Tami Meraglia
  • Lesson 9. Our Food Choices, Stress & The Art of Managing it All with Dr. Libby Weaver
Module 7: The Impact of Stress & Poor Sleep

Module 7: The Impact of Stress & Poor Sleep

In this critical module, learn how to critically evaluate stress levels and the influence that this is having on the sleep cycle. Plus, discover practical stress reduction and sleep-promoting techniques to enable deep healing, rest, and recovery.

  • Lesson 1. Insights Into Emotional Eating with Marc David
  • Lesson 2. The Power of the Mind to Heal with Bruce Lipton
  • Lesson 3. The True Impact of Stress on Our Body with Joe Dispenza
  • Lesson 4. Cortisol Balance & Sleep Cycle with Dr. Alan Christianson
  • Lesson 5. EMF’s & Sleep Disruption with Dave Asprey
  • Lesson 6. Mind-Body Techniques for Better Sleep with Shawn Stevenson
  • Lesson 7. Essential Oils for Sleep & Stress with Dr. Eric Zielinski
  • Lesson 8. Stress Relief Through Grounding with Clint Ober
  • Lesson 9. The Link Between Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Your Health with Jason Prall
Module 8: Boosting Immunity & Mastering Autoimmune Disease

Module 8: Boosting Immunity & Mastering Autoimmune Disease

In this module, you'll learn about how the immune system functions and its connection to gut health, how to support common autoimmune conditions naturally, and specific herbs and foods to support your immune system from life-threatening viruses to the common cold.

  • Lesson 1. Immunity 101 with Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier
  • Lesson 2. Autoimmunity & Immune Dysfunction with Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier
  • Lesson 3. Allergies, Hormones & Gut Inflammation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
  • Lesson 4. Food Intolerances & Sugar Overload with JJ Virgin
  • Lesson 5. Supporting Autoimmune Disease Naturally with Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier
  • Lesson 6. Immune-Boosting Medicine Cabinet: Foods & Herbs to Boost Immunity with Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier
  • Lesson 7. Aromatherapy for Reducing Inflammation & Boosting Immunity with Dr. Eric Zielinski
Module 9: Understanding Chronic Disease & Cancer

Module 9: Understanding Chronic Disease & Cancer

Discover how chronic disease and cancer manifests in the body and the contributing factors. Learn about the powerful cancer-fighting foods available today, alternative treatment pathways, and important strategies on how to support a loved one in the process.

  • Lesson 1. The War on Cancer with Dr. Andrew Saul
  • Lesson 2. Vitamin C Therapy & Preventing Cancer with Dr. Andrew Saul
  • Lesson 3. The Cancer & Pharmaceutical Industry with Charlotte Gerson
  • Lesson 4. Common Chronic Diseases & How to Address with Cyrus Khambatta
  • Lesson 5. Inflammation: The Root Cause of Dis-ease in the Body with Cyrus Khambatta
  • Lesson 6. Healing the Gerson Way with Charlotte Gerson
  • Lesson 7. Pharmaceuticals & Their Side Effects with Cyrus Khambatta
  • Lesson 8. Gerson Therapy, Supplementation & Cancer with Dr. Dan Rogers
  • Lesson 9. 15 Foods to Fight Cancer with Liana Werner-Gray
  • Lesson 10. Food, Cholesterol & Inflammation with Udo Erasmus
  • Lesson Bonus Presentation & Meditation: Discovering Mind-Body Techniques for Healing with Jon Gabriel
Module 10: Using Plants as Medicine

Module 10: Using Plants as Medicine

From wholefoods and herbs to fungi and essential oils - discover plant compounds that help our bodies to thrive, heal, and perform at their peak. Learn about the herbal remedies that may be used in treatment programs and how to use nature to regain your health.

  • Lesson 1. Turning Back to Nature to Regain Health with Daniel Vitalis
  • Lesson 2. Foods Promote Vibrant Health & Healing with Ocean Robbins
  • Lesson 3. Top 10 Foods for Mood & Anxiety with Liana Werner-Gray
  • Lesson 4. Using Plant Compounds for Health & Performance with Dave Asprey
  • Lesson 5. Using Herbs, Mushrooms & Adaptogens to Thrive with Nick Polizzi
  • Lesson 6. Healing with Essential Oils with Dr. Eric Zielinski
  • Lesson 7. Introducing More Plants into Your Diet with Jason Wrobel
  • Lesson 8. Peace, Love & Vegetables with Ryland Engelhart
  • Lesson 9. Using Essential Oils For Self Care with Kim Morrison
  • Lesson 10. Food Is Information: Lessons from the Blue Zones with Jason Prall
Bonus Module: How to Build a Wellness Business Training Series

Bonus Module: Becoming a Nutrition Coach & Starting Your Business

Discover how to build a wellness business that’s designed for impact, including building a nutrition coaching business. These modules will teach you the practical steps you can take to turn your nutrition knowledge into a profitable business or coaching practice that will make a difference in people’s lives.

  • Lesson 1. The Role of a Nutrition Coach with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 2. Must Have Coaching Skills & Personal Development with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 3. Building a Thriving Coaching Business with Christa Orecchio
  • Lesson 4. Wellness Business Project Inception with James Colquhoun
  • Lesson 5. Planning a Launch for your Wellness Business with James Colquhoun
  • Lesson 6. How to Scale your Wellness Business with James Colquhoun

I am so excited to continue learning and growing and want to share that knowledge with others.

I developed a passion for wellness and nutrition after being diagnosed with a chronic illness several years ago. I also have seizures due to a traumatic brain injury.  Being able to put into practice what I have been learning has totally changed my life.

Joy - Gahanna, Ohio

Program Accreditations

The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program is certified by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) for practice in 35+ countries (including the USA, Australia, Canada, and UK), plus the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). Successful graduates qualify for membership and insurance through IICT under the Nutrition Consultant modality.

International Institute for Complementary Therapists
Quality for Excellence in Education
Quality For Excellence in Education
Certificate of Registration
Premeier Training Provider Certificate

What sets the Food Matters
Nutrition Certification Program apart?

1 The program is easy to complete in under 6 months, but since you have lifetime access, you can choose how much time to dedicate to studying based on your own schedule. Meaning, you can dive in and complete it in under 6 months, or take it slower, and complete it over a longer period of time.

2 Become a qualified International Nutrition Consultant upon completion. Recognized by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) graduates get access to their global membership and insurance.

3 Exclusive business and coaching training designed to help you start or scale a business in nutrition whether you’re starting from scratch or are working to enhance a current business.

4 You’ll hear from over 50 health experts on a variety of nutrition approaches to gain a well-rounded understanding of nutrition and be able to serve your clients more effectively.

5 Audio and video lessons that cater to a variety of learning styles allowing you to progress your studies in a way that suits your lifestyle best.

A woman with business accreditations

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!!

Elcy - Minnesota, USA

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.

Anita S - Toronto, CA

WE'RE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU HELP YOURSELF. WE BELIEVE THAT YOUR BODY IS WORTHY OF GOOD CARE AND THAT NO ONE IS MORE SUITABLY QUALIFIED TO CARE FOR IT THAN YOURSELF.

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 & Laurentine
James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch
Founders of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute

James and Laurentine

When I started the Program, I was doing so to heal my own chronic illness. I was blown away by the amount of information that was provided and have discovered so many ways to improve my health. One thing that has surprised me the most is where my studies have taken me! I have used the knowledge I have gained to create Chronic Illness Healing Workbooks for mental and physical health, and I hope to help and inspire others struggling with their health to make changes and see improvements.

Sarah

I studied medicine in the 1980s and took 36 courses until I graduated, but none of it was about nutrition. It was not by chance but by purpose. As we know, often behind governments (including universities and medical schools) are the big pharmaceutical companies trying to promote their poisons. I got invaluable knowledge from this course, much of which I assimilated immediately... It helped me reinforce the knowledge I already had and also added some extremely important new information so that I could heal myself and my loved ones with natural methods. The study does not stop here. In fact, now it begins...

Anastacia

For anyone thinking about this but feeling hesitant, I took the leap last November and joined the first ever class. Next to being a mother, this is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life (and I have a fulfilling life!) But the Food Matters Nutrition Coach journey is OUTSTANDING and we learn so much, all the time. I rave about this program to everyone I meet.

Karon

To the Food Matters Team and especially Laurentine and James - thank you for making this program possible!  I’ve learned so much and will continue to explore all the additional resources within each module. I loved every minute! Now onto the Bonus Module. 😊 💜

Caren Huck

Caren Huck

When I started the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program, I was doing so to heal my own chronic illness. I was blown away with the amount of information that was provided and have discovered so many ways to improve my health. I love the printed workbook and find studying from reading very helpful. One thing that has surprised me the most is where my studies have taken me! I have used the knowledge I have gained to create Chronic Illness Healing Workbooks, for mental and physical health. I hope to help and inspire others struggling with their health to make changes and see improvements. I’m so grateful I decided to take the course and highly recommend it to everyone!

Sarah

I loved every minute of the training, and am grateful for the support of the Food Matters tribe: the awesome, responsive staff, and the savvy, passionate students. The experience was like a fire hose of information, so I'm really happy that all of the course materials are available for me to go back and review again and again. All of the Resources at the end of each module are also really helpful. I'm eager now to jump into the Bonuses and learn how to parlay my newfound knowledge into a business so I can help others live their healthiest, most vibrant lives possible. Thank you!!!

Kasia

I'm so pleased to have participated in, and finished this wonderful course! It took a bit longer than I initially planned, however as I began each module it seemed very timely with family members' health issues. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing what I learned and hope/plan to do more of this in the future. Thank you so much! With appreciation to everyone involved in the Food Matters Program.

Janelle

After losing my job during the pandemic, I took the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program to transition to a new career by following my passion in helping mums create better health for their family. In your program, you not only provided your students with the education, but you’ve also provided us with the community and a way to get paid through your referral program. It feels amazing (yet surreal) to share what I love, make an impact and get paid. Thank you so much James, Laurentine and everyone at the Food Matters Team, you’ve changed my life. I love this program so much that I would share it with everyone I know.

Christy

Thanks so much for developing and offering this Certification Program. It has been one of the best learning experiences that I have ever had. I’m putting this information into practice on myself and will see where my journey takes me. The Food Matters team is committed to excellence and has developed the most fantastic natural healing program I’ve seen to date. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I look forward to more magnificence from Food Matters!

Kim

I am thrilled to see my name on the certificate! This has been such a rewarding experience and a game changer! I am excited to apply this knowledge in my daily life. Some of it I have already started like participating in the gluten free challenge (feeling great about that too). I recommend this course to everyone who follows Food Matters! Thank you to the FM team! I absolutely love you guys.

Sabiya

I'm so excited of completing the program and getting the certificate! Thank you soooo much Food Matters Institute for providing such a huge amount of useful information and for giving us a chance in this field! Next step: to apply for the membership and insurance and start working as a nutritional coach!

Karelle

The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program saves lives, money, and provides the peace we all need to keep on living out our dreams and goals!

Audrey

Frequently Asked Questions

The program is made up of ten modules and we recommend dedicating approximately 5 hours to completing each module, making the program easy to complete in less than 6 months. Because the program 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 Program 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.

We have two payment options available. Pay in full (which offers a discount for paying your enrollment fees upfront), and a payment plan of 10x smaller monthly payments.

However, if you pay in full via PayPal, you may be eligible for their special Pay In 4 Option, which means you could take advantage of the upfront payment discount AND pay your enrollment fees over an extended period. If this option is available to you, you should automatically see it inside your PayPal account when you check out. Please note this is offered directly through PayPal, so we have no control over their eligibility settings. We recommend you reach out to PayPal directly if you’d like more information or have further questions.

The content within this program 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 program 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 Program is designed to be completed at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. You have lifetime access to the program, so you can jump into each lesson when you're ready.

A Nutrition Consultant is a certified consultant who 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 program, 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 program 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 program including all future program updates meaning you can start when you're ready and complete it around your own schedule.

Yes. To complete this program and earn the Food Matters Nutrition Consultant Certificate, you must complete each lesson and pass each module quiz by gaining 80% or higher. You can retake each quiz more than once.

As a student, you will have ongoing access to our entire support team and our Certification Program coordinator (a qualified nutritionist) to help support your success.

The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program 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 Nutrition Consultant Certificate and the Bonus Business Module & Coaching Guide, which will help give you some ideas around how you can use the certification in your business.

Generally, Nutrition Consultants 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 the Food Matters Nutrition Consultant certificate by completing 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 programs means that you will always be able to access your account and the program. Each year, we add in new and exciting lessons and bonuses, which you will also have access to!

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