Sat, 24 Jul
|Casa Nacura
Natural Food / 24-25 July 2021 / Plant Based Cuisine from Theory to Practice
Plant Based Cuisine from Theory to Practice. A weekend for those who want to learn the nutritional basis for a healthy and complete plant based diet, complemented by guided cooking classes and yummy recipes.

Time & Location
24 Jul 2021, 10:00 – 25 Jul 2021, 16:00
Casa Nacura, Luzianes-Gare, Odemira, Portugal
About the Event
\\\ This event will be guided in Portuguese with simultaneous translation to English. ///
NATURAL FOOD
Plant Based Cuisine from Theory to Practice
This event focuses on the use of natural whole foods, with minimum processing, in order to take maximum nutritional benefit from the abundance of foods Mother Earth provides us with - the basis of a plant-based diet. Large population studies on plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, show that it significantly reduces the risk of heart diseases, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, certain cancers (specifically colon, breast and prostate cancer) and in older adults, risk of frailty, along with better mental and physical function (longevity). Although it may not be the only solution, a plant-base diet can also translate into more sustainable practices for our dear Mother Earth, minimizing our impact on Her surface.
A plant-based diet can offer all the necessary proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals for optimal health. However, to guarantee that we need to have some basic knowledge on human nutrition and how we can cater to all our nutritional needs within a plant-based diet. If you want to make the transition into a plant-based diet, discover new tasty veggie recipes and dive deeper into the principles of nutrition for a healthier diet, then this event is for you.
The beautiful landscape of our land, and the complete immersion in nature, sets the tone for this event lead by our resident Italian Chef Davide Formicola. If you want to learn more about him and his life path, make sure to read his bio here.
PROGRAM
Saturday (24/7)
9h45: Meeting
10h-10h30: Introduction
10h30-12h: Why a Plant Based Diet? Facts, Myths, Health, Environment and Ethics
12h-13h30: Interactive Show Cooking - Lunch Preparations
13h30-14h30: Lunch
14h30-16h30: Different Food Groups and their Nutritional Content. How to balance a plant based diet and eat all the nutrients the human body needs
16h30-17h: Coffee Break
17h-18h: Group Practice – menu planning
18h-20h30: Free time (Opcional Yoga class at 18h15)
20h30: Dinner
Sunday (25/7)
9h: Breakfast
10h-11h: Presentation of the Group Practice + Discussion
11h-14h: Guided Cooking Practices – Lunch Preparations
14h-15h: Lunch
15h-16h: Questions & Answers + Closing
PRICES
The prices include accomodation, dinner on Satuday, breakfast on Sunday and a booklet with recipes. There are 3 options for accomodation and the prices vary accordingly:
130€ Camping Area (Comfortable Dry Compost Toilet and Hot Water Shower Cabin)
140€ Dorm
170€ Private Room (Shared Bathroom with Bindu and Davide)
10% Discount for Couples
Friendly prices for residents in the district of Odemira that do not need accomodation
For questions and bookings contact us.