Nutrition Essentials
A clear introduction to healthy eating
Learn nutrition foundations, menu planning, and recipe substitutions you can use at home.
Explore Nutrition EssentialsLearn • Cook • Put it into practiceFood for Life
Food for Life
nutrition & cooking classes.
Explore 11 class series with Annapoorna Holistic Lifestyle, from nutrition foundations to focused health topics and family or workplace learning.
Based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Ask about online classes and local group opportunities.
Understand the food.
Learn the skills.
Food for Life is the nutrition education and cooking program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Classes combine nutrition learning, cooking demonstrations, and practical ways to bring healthier meals into daily life.
At Annapoorna, ask about culturally familiar meal ideas and accommodations for your group. Each offering’s topics, format, dates, and fees are confirmed before you register.
Learn about the program →Explore the class series
Begin with the foundations, explore a specific health topic, or bring a learning experience to your family or organization.
Start with the foundations
Healthy Basics
Everyday nourishment on a practical budget
Build budget-friendly cooking skills with accessible ingredients and easy meal ideas.
Explore Healthy BasicsKickstart Your Health
Make a practical start and keep going
Explore food choices, appetite, and cooking skills for a sustainable eating pattern.
Explore Kickstart Your HealthHealth-focused learning
Heart Health
Food choices for cardiovascular well-being
Explore meal choices, fiber, and practical cooking skills for heart health.
Explore Heart HealthCancer Survivors
Nourishment, knowledge, and support
Nutrition education and cooking for cancer survivors, loved ones, and people interested in risk reduction.
Explore Cancer SurvivorsDiabetes Initiative
Understand your plate and build confidence
nutrition education and practical recipes for adults with diabetes, prediabetes, or related risk factors.
Explore Diabetes InitiativeFood for Fitness
Fuel movement with practical meals
Learn to prepare meals that support an active lifestyle and recovery.
Explore Food for FitnessPower Foods for the Brain
Learn about food and brain health
Explore foods, nutrients, and practical recipes associated with brain health.
Explore Power Foods for the BrainHormones: Your Body in Balance
Understand food, hormones, and daily choices
Explore the relationship between nutrition and hormone-related health, with practical cooking.
Explore Hormones: Your Body in BalanceFamilies and organizations
Employee Wellness Program
Bring practical nutrition learning to work
Workplace nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and group learning for healthier everyday habits.
Explore Employee Wellness ProgramKids Health
Explore food together as a family
Engaging nutrition learning and cooking activities for children and their families.
Explore Kids HealthYour educator
Learn with Shobha Swamy
Founder of Annapoorna Holistic Lifestyle and a Food for Life instructor. Shobha brings nutrition education and practical cooking together with a focus on helping people use what they learn in everyday life.
Meet your educator →Looking for broader lifestyle support?
The Annapoorna 12-week Lifestyle Transformation Program brings nutrition together with movement, sleep, stress management, relationships, and daily habits.
Explore the 12-week program →Questions before you join
Are these classes online or in person?
Contact Annapoorna to ask about the current online schedule and local opportunities in the Alpharetta and North Atlanta area. The format is confirmed for each offering.
What are the dates, prices, and session counts?
These vary by series and group. Ask about the next offering before registering; this page is a class catalog, not a dated event schedule.
Do I need cooking experience?
Beginner-friendly options include Nutrition Essentials and Healthy Basics. Tell us about your experience and interests so we can help you choose a suitable class.
Can my organization request a class?
Yes. Employers, schools, libraries, community groups, and healthcare organizations can inquire about topics, group size, location, and delivery format.
Are Food for Life classes medical treatment?
No. Classes provide nutrition education and cooking skills. They do not diagnose or treat disease or replace your healthcare team’s advice.
Find the right class for you.
Tell us the series you’re interested in and whether you’re joining individually or planning a group.
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