pressed juices and nut milks .” To ensure that guests have access to the correct nutritional information , Close made sure to hire a team composed of an herbalist , a nutritionist and a certified tea sommelier .
As a way to educate guests , The Lodge at Woodloch offers an extensive list of nutrition-based offerings . Guests may choose to watch cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients , attend a homesteading class that offer organic gardening tips as well as a Culinary Nutrition in the Garden tour led by the property ’ s holistic nutritionist and plant-based vegan chef .
The Lodge at Woodloch also offers a seasonal herbal class and one-on-one consultation with the property ’ s master herbalist , as well as classes on Healing Foods , The Green Smoothie and BeeKeeping 101 . Every Thursday during the summer , the property offers Garden Dinners to guests who love to see food as it is harvested , prepared on the grill , and served right in the garden .
Guests at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin , Texas are wowed by Executive Chef Stephane Beaucamp ' s nutritional cooking demontrations .
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FOOD
MISCONCEPTION : All carbohydrates are bad . TRUTH : The body needs carbohydrates . “ A combination of appropriate carbs and protein will improve the body ’ s ability to utilize the protein . An appropriate ratio of carbs and protein before or after exercise also increases stamina by effectively storing glucose in muscle as glycogen and providing the body ’ s favorite exercise fuel ,” Shaw explains .
MISCONCEPTION : It ’ s all about the calories . TRUTH : “ One thing that we hear often is portion control and counting calories . One thing we love to share about our food is that it is much more about what you eat than how much you eat ( within reason , of course ). If you eat one small breakfast muffin , you could have enough calories for two meals ,” says Tomson .
MISCONCEPTION : Food does not have healing properties . TRUTH : “ Food is our best medicine , as the gut is the seat of our immune system . Sadly , because modern diets contain a lot of processed foods and low fiber , we have lost a lot of the essential nutrients that keep our gut and our immune system healthy . Learning about foods that support a rich diversity in gut health is essential ,” says Close .
46 PULSE ■ January / February 2017