Know your ingredients
Read labels, understand portions, and recognize protein, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Programs / Nutrition Education & Cooking
Learn. Cook. Understand Your Food.
SciCook brings hands-on cooking and nutrition education to people of different ages, backgrounds, and communities. Programs are adapted to the participants while building practical skills and a better understanding of food and nutrition.
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Know Your Food. Understand Your Nutrition. Eat Well.
Our classes go beyond following recipes. We help participants understand what is in their food, how nutrients support normal body functions, and how to put that knowledge into everyday cooking. Through culturally familiar dishes and hands-on practice, participants learn to make balanced, flavorful meals with confidence.
Build balanced meals
Combine whole foods, legumes, vegetables, grains, and appropriate proteins and fats while respecting culture and budget.
Explore food and physiology
Learn the basics of metabolism, digestion, the gut microbiome, and immune function without exaggerated health claims.
Cook with science
Explore heat, texture, spices, fermentation, and thoughtful substitutions while keeping flavor and enjoyment central.
Food & Nutrition Science
“We carefully choose the right fuel and oil for our cars, so why should we treat our bodies any differently? Food is the fuel that nourishes our bodies—and nutritious, high-quality food should be accessible to everyone.”
Every Saturday · Free
Free Saturday Nutrition Class for Students & Families
11:00–11:45 AM in North Park. Hands-on, kid-friendly lessons with a nutritionist, followed by a free community meal from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
Our programs
Choose Your Program
2 hours
Nutrition & Cooking Workshop
An engaging introduction to nutrition and cooking through preparing and sharing a meal together.
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6 sessions
6-Week Nutrition & Cooking Class Series
Build cooking skills and nutrition knowledge across six consecutive Saturday sessions, with one registration for the complete series.
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Flexible schedule
Special Events
Seasonal classes, family events, community cooking experiences, and other special SciCook programs.
Something special is always cooking.
Keep an eye on this space for upcoming SciCook cooking and nutrition special events.
BRING SCICOOK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Let’s Cook & Learn Together
Interested in a workshop, multi-session program, or customized cooking and nutrition experience? Tell us about your group and what you're looking for.
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