All great things are built upon a strong foundation. Here at Sage Country herbs we create rich educational experiences that contain a lot of information. All of our introductory classes are gathered together here, so you can master the basics & be prepared for your educational journey.
Each of these classes is prerecorded, so you can watch them as many times as you like.
Abundance is all around us if you know where to look. And you won’t have to look much farther than the weeds within your neighborhood.
Do as our ancestors did and forage high-quality, nutritionally rich food at very low to no cost, in this 17-part video series.
In this online course you will learn how to:
- Identify invasive weeds and recognize common look-alikes
- Harvest weeds efficiently, safely, and seasonally
- Create relationships with your local community and foster real food security
- Learn what parts of the plant are edible and cook into delicious seasonal meals
- and preserve your weeds for later use
We all need a steady foundation of vital nutrients to energize and restore our bodies. While over-the-counter painkillers can be helpful in the moment, they are temporary fixes that don't get to the root cause. Learn how to recognize signs of nutritional deficiency (that are more common than you think!) and bring relief to your body through incorporating the right dosage of nutrients into your daily meals and wellness practices.
In this online course you will learn how to:
- Identify and address common nutrient deficiencies
- Understand why nutrient deficiency is so common in a nation where plenty of food is available to most
- Distinguish nutrient-rich foods within several nutritional categories
- Understand Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) and dose correctly for daily function
- Understand the role of these nutrients on bodily functions
- Understand the connection between nutrition and chronic disease
In Understanding Blood Sugar, we take a highly complex system and break it down into six 30-minute videos, so you can clearly understand the purpose of blood sugar, the effects of high and low blood sugar levels in the body, and what to do to address it. Understanding Blood Sugar gives you the fuel to recognize symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar levels and ideas for making positive changes in daily habits that will influence the trajectory of your health. Be your best health advocate and empower your loved ones to do the same.
In this online course you will learn:
- What blood sugar is and why it is needed
- How blood sugar is used in the body
- About the glycemic index and how to use it to make informed choices
- Why blood sugar imbalances can have significant effects on your health and contribute to chronic diseases
- Symptoms of blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance
- Meal planning around blood sugar metabolism
- How to maintain a healthy foundation of health through daily decisions
Did you know many of the leafy spices we so regularly use in soups, stews, and sauces are all from the Lamiaceae family? Or better known as the mint family? Or those seeds we crush into rubs and blends primarily come from the Apiaceae family? A.K.A. the carrot family? These explorations will take us to places around the world as we dive into the history of spice's movement around the globe and their use as currency in trade.
In this online course you will learn:
- Medicinal uses of common culinary spices and herbs that you likely have in your kitchen already
- About the commonly available solvents hidden in your cabinets
- Botanical names and families of culinary herbs
- History and traditional uses of these spices covering the spice trade and global movement of spices
- How to use culinary spices and herbs in your meal-making plus many new recipes to try!
This course is currently being created,
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will be available soon.
