The benefits of healthy eating may seem fairly obvious, however few of us actually have great diets. Most people think healthy eating is all about restrictions and detoxes.
The benefits of healthy eating may seem fairly obvious, however few of us actually have great diets. Most people think healthy eating is all about restrictions and detoxes. But by understanding the basics of nutrition, you’ll better understand that it is much more than that. Learn the science behind good nutrition to kick-start healthier eating habits whilst taking a break from the stresses of every day life. Whether you’re looking to maintain a healthy weight or decrease the risk of lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, our nutrition retreats can help you reach your goals with access to qualified nutrition experts and a tailor-made wellness itinerary.
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Australia: Gaia Retreat & Spa
Learn about good nutrition at Gaia Retreat & Spa, a beautiful destination spa located in the beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland. Take part in organic cooking classes where you could learn how to create food as delicious as it is healthy. Visit the retreat’s own organic garden and witness as chefs personally choose the freshest produce before enjoying a colourful fare for you to feast on. With an emphasis on a balanced diet, you can indulge in a mix of creative flavours that features seafood, chicken, vegetarian, or vegan options.
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Thailand: Kamalaya Life Enhancement
An away-from-it-all healthy getaway, this luxurious retreat is equipped with all the right tools to help you kick-start a healthy lifestyle. Whether you need a diet makeover or learn about how to eat smart and enjoy your food, Kamalaya promises to deliver. With a range of activities focusing on life enhancement and nutrition, you’ll be set on the right path in no time. Healthy spa cuisine and specialised treatments inspired from East to West work hand in hand with each bespoke program to give you the results you seek.
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New Zealand: Aro Ha Wellness Adventure
Designed to renew your body and mind from within, Aro Ha combines mindfulness practices with the healing power of food. Enjoy the benefits of a paleo-vegan menu, feeding your body a diet rich in trace minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients and learn how to make these healthy meals through their “un-cooking classes” that demonstrate raw vegan food preparation. Expect your body to become lean and strong as your mind becomes clear and in the present on a wellness adventure that addresses all aspects of health.
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Thailand: Phuket Cleanse
If you’re game for an exhilarating fitness retreat and exploring raw-vegan cuisine, Phuket Cleanse is the place to be. They hold regular cooking classes where you can learn raw-vegan food preparation with like-minded individuals (the theme every Saturday: Chocolate!). With an active cleansing philosophy, sweat it out in exciting fitness classes and refuel with a wide variety of healthy cuisine that looks as good as it tastes. Feel at home joining fellow travellers and facilitators in each activity, from sunrise yoga and workout sessions to communal dining, and sunset beach chill out.
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Bali: REVIVO Detox and Weight Loss
At REVĪVŌ, food is considered to be the Prana (life force) for us all, which is why they encourage mindful eating to fully reap the benefits of food and experience the delicious flavours with each bite. As part of a wellness program, an expert nutritionist and in-house chefs will create a bespoke meal plan depending on your needs and goals. If you’re on a detox, a body cleansing regime can be incorporated with juices, elixirs, vitamin boosts and organic teas.
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India: Shreyas Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
This spiritual retreat on the outskirts of Bangalore sources its culinary philosophy on balancing the six tastes of Ayurveda: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Benefits from a holistic holiday that heals and strengthens the body using gourmet vegetarian meals, based on Ayurvedic principles and nutritional theory. Cooking classes with the communities surrounding this peaceful sanctuary teach you to recreate traditional dishes made with locally grown, freshly picked ingredients.
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Spain: SHA Wellness Clinic
The Chef’s Studio at SHA Wellness Clinic offers interactive healthy cooking classes for anyone wishing to discover the benefits of Macrobiotic cuisine. Find out everything you need to know about healthy food preparation to apply on a daily basis, making substantial changes to your well-being and lifestyle. Group classes are held with varying themes according to the day of the week, from energy breakfasts to detox cooking and weight control cuisine. You can opt for a private class where you can choose from 50 different dishes to tailor fit to your needs.
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