Instructor: Dianne Porter
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Biography: Dianne earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Her philosophy is that nutrition isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. The body, mind and spirit are all actively involved and overlap in the pursuit of wellness. Diet, exercise, stress reduction, beliefs and spiritual renewal are all integral to finding the wellness formula that's right for each individual at a given point in his/her life. Dianne's holistic approach seeks to integrate dietary, environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors in an effort to improve general health and wellness. Prior to relocating to Central Oregon, Dianne spent nearly 20 years in Alaska working in public relations and marketing. She is a passionate cook and enjoys the abundance of fresh, clean food available in Central Oregon. She and her husband enjoy the outdoors with their two dogs. |
Classes by this instructor
7-Ingredient Meals: A Full Series
Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables in your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn time-saving tips and prep methods. Take the series of two classes, at a discounted rate, or sign up for either of the single session topics. Week 1 is Soups & Salads, week 2 is Main Meals.
April 20-27, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
7-Ingredient Meals: Main Meals
Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) main dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Indian Butter Chicken, Tomatillo Turkey Chili, and Gazpacho Cod in Parchment.
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
7-Ingredient Meals: Soups & Salads
Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Pear & Celery Salad, and Roasted Broccoli Salad.
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
Cleanse and Restore: Foods, Habits, and Herbs for Detoxification
Imagine relieving fatigue and improving sleep. Imagine resolving skin issues and improving digestion. Imagine reducing food cravings and shedding weight. These are all symptoms of an overburdened liver in need of detoxification support. In this class you'll learn how toxins accumulate in the body and how detoxification works. You'll learn which foods and herbs enhance your body's natural detoxification and simple activities and habits that are detoxification supportive.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bend
Culinary Herbs 101
Explore the special vibrancy and nutrition that culinary herbs add to our foods with Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter. Learn to appreciate the aroma and flavor of culinary herbs as we explore their historical uses and their science-based medicinal applications. Class includes hands-on cooking with fresh herbs and delicious recipes. On the menu: chicken sage and garlic sausage patties, rosemary farinata, and za'atar roasted cauliflower.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
Digestion 101: Healing from Chronic GI Issues
Are you suffering with gut issues? Gas and bloating, chronic constipation, food sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.? In this class, you'll learn about your body's gut anatomy, how digestion is supposed to work and common signals your body is sending you to let you know what's wrong. You'll discover foods to include, foods to avoid, and lifestyle support that can help. You'll also learn when to seek help for further diagnostics. If you're ready to turn your gut issues around, this class is for you.
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bend
Gluten-Free Baking
Get inspired with these gluten and dairy-free recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are gluten and/or dairy-free, or love someone who is, you'll earn confidence in baking delicious and healthy treats using a variety of GF flours and baking techniques, as well as troubleshooting common alternative baking challenges.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bend
Healthy Blood Sugar Series
High blood sugar affects an estimated 35% of Americans and is on the rise. This class offers those with pre-diabetes a chance to balance blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle adjustments - and prevent their condition from becoming diabetes. The second class in the series will put you in the kitchen, to learn to cook some healthy, but delicious recipes, that help manage your blood sugars. Students may register for the full series, or either or the two standalone classes.
February 20-22, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bend
Healthy Blood Sugar Series: Balancing Blood Sugar with Nutrition
High blood sugar affects an estimated 35% of Americans and is on the rise. This class offers those with prediabetes a chance to balance blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle adjustments - and prevent their condition from becoming diabetes. In this class, led by Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter, you'll discover which foods increase blood sugar levels and which ones are more stabilizing. You'll learn how to pair foods to optimize how your body handles glucose and insulin. And you'll understand how to make smart food choices while still enjoying dining out.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bend
Healthy Blood Sugar Series: Healthy Cooking for Blood Sugar Balance
Diet can be essential to balancing blood sugar. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover specific foods to help stabilize blood sugar, and which combinations of foods support a healthy blood sugar response in your body. You'll gain hands-on experience cooking blood sugar-healthy foods for every meal of the day: Potato, Asparagus, and Mushroom Hash; Curried Chicken Thighs with Veggies; and Pecan Shortbread Cookies. And you'll get the recipes to try at home.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
Improving Lab Test Results Through Nutrition
Have you ever wondered how what you eat may influence your annual lab tests results? You are what you eat, as the saying goes. Join Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter and examine common lab tests such as the complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, lipid panel, and key essential nutrients. We'll explore what these results mean to your health and discover how you can use your diet to create positive changes in your labs - and your health!
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bend
Mediterranean Sampler
Enjoy camaraderie, cooking, and culinary adventure in this cooking class. We'll work in teams to create a Mediterranean Sampler and share appetizers, an entrée, and dessert with regional wine pairings. On the menu: Hummus and veggies; Prosciutto-wrapped dates; Cod in saffron broth with chorizo and potatoes; Lemon-anise biscotti; Regional wines. All recipes will be prepared gluten and dairy-free as well as low-glycemic. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
Vegetarian Mediterranean Sampler
This hands-on cooking class explores the healthful, plant-based Mediterranean Diet, which has consistently ranked as a top choice in various categories, including Best Overall Diet by U.S. News & World Report. Students will prepare three vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean dishes: African Peanut Soup, Moroccan-Style Quinoa with Chickpeas, and Classic Italian Anise Biscotti.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Bend
Veggies for Breakfast
A whopping 90% of us don't consume enough vegetables each day. Veggies help with weight loss, blood sugar regulation, skin, hair, and nail health and are cancer-protective. Swap the bagel for one of these veggie-filled breakfasts and get a head start on getting the recommended servings of vegetables each day. On the menu: Cauliflower Bake, Sausage Egg Cups (meatless option available), and Sweet Potato Hash. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Bend