Evita Ochel
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(GMT-05:00) America/Toronto
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Canada
About

Evita Ochel is a consciousness expansion teacher, optimal health expert and natural health educator. Her diverse passions and talents include being a holistic nutritionist, writer, speaker, web TV host, and author of the book “Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition.”

Evita is also the founder and editor of several online publications - EvolvingBeings.com and EvolvingWellness.com, as well as the founder of Healthytarian.com - a lifestyle based on Fresh Thinking, Smart Eating and Mindful Living.

Her health oriented teaching and writing focuses on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to enjoy optimal health and longevity. ...See All

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Education

McMaster Universtiy - Bachelor of Science - specialization in the biology and biochemistry of the human body.

University of Toronto - Bachelor of Education - specialization in science and math.

Alive Academy of Natural Health - specialization in holistic nutrition.

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Experience and Distinctions

Evita has been involved in the field of science, health and nutrition for over 10 years. During the past 5 years as a writer and speaker in the fields of health, nutrition and consciousness, she has attracted a wide online audience through her writing and video work. You can also find her work featured in both local and online venues, and other information outlets.

Evita also has 7 years of experience working as a high school science teacher, during which time she developed and implemented new curriculum courses that specialized in the biology and health of the ...See All

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Expert Academy on LiL
4 Completed Sessions
Last Session:
Sun Feb 10 2013 at 08:30 pm EDT
Last Log-in:
Fri May 24 2013 at 09:22 am EDT
On Learn It Live Since:
Friday Aug 17, 2012
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Greens: The Most Powerful Foods & How to Get More of Them
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Nutrition
Start: Jun 19, 2013 at 07:00 pm EDT
In our world of diverse foods, there is one group that is most beneficial to our health, but one which the majority of people's diets in our population today are severely lacking in. This being the greens. Green vegetables, especially leafy greens hold the power to heal us, and prevent numerous states of disease, but most of us have yet to put into action their incredible potential through our daily diet. Join optimal health expert, Evita Ochel as she explains why greens are such powerful foods for healing, prevention, healthy weight, longevity and optimum wellness. You will learn about the most common commercial greens, as well as some wild greens, and what makes them so unique compared to all other food forms. You will also learn about their nutritional makeup and specific benefits for our mental, emotional and physical health. Finally, Evita will share some practical tips for incorporating greens into your life, such as picking, using and storing your greens, as well as some meal ideas for making them a part of your daily diet in a way the whole family can enjoy.
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Optimize Your Relationship with the Sun for Maximum Wellness
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness
Start: Jun 26, 2013 at 07:00 pm EDT
The sun is the source of all life, yet in our modern society we have removed ourselves from living in balance with this vital energy. Fear of the sun, skin damage, best sunscreen options and vitamin D deficiencies have compromised our understanding of how to utilize the sun's energy in the most optimal ways. Join optimal health expert Evita Ochel as she leads you through a series of essential themes in order to optimize your relationship with the sun. You will learn the difference between UVA and UVB rays, why the sun is essential for our health and wellness, an explanation of vitamin D for the most efficient utilization, and how to cultivate a smart relationship with the sun. A large emphasis will also be placed on understanding sunblock and sunscreen products, the safety and risks of their ingredients, as well as proper skin care to prevent damage and maximize benefits. The class will also include a discussion about the sun's impacts on our mental and emotional health, and overall wellbeing.
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Understanding Vitamins and Minerals in Food and Supplements
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Nutrition
Start: Jul 14, 2013 at 07:00 pm EDT
As more of us become health conscious and explore various paths for healing, prevention and health maintenance, it is not always easy to make sense of what is the best path to take. Do our foods provide enough nutrients for us, or do we need to use supplements as well? And if we do need to use supplements, how do we pick and choose the best ones for us? Are single or multiple supplement formulas the best way to go? Is there a difference between brand name and generic options? And how do we make sense of synthetic versus whole food supplement choices? Join optimal health expert Evita Ochel as she answers these questions and more, to help you understand the basics of vitamins, minerals and supplements in our world today. Upon completion of this class you will have an understanding of how vitamins and minerals work, how to make quality choices for your health and wallet, and how to optimize your use of them. The class will include vital information based on the latest research, as well as lots of essential and practical tips to empower you as an informed consumer and health conscious individual.
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A Guide to Natural and Alternative Healing Methods
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Holistic Health
Start: Jul 28, 2013 at 07:00 pm EDT
Our health today is at a crossroads. We have more people afflicted with chronic conditions and weight problems, as well as reliant on pharmaceutical and medical interventions than ever before. However, despite all of the good intentions and awareness campaigns, our states of health are not thriving. This is causing many of us to explore the numerous natural and alternative healing methods we have available to us today, and motivating us to take more accountability for our health. But what are all the different holistic choices that we have today, and which approach is the best one to take, and when? Join optimal health expert Evita Ochel as she takes you on a journey of understanding a selection of the most common natural and alternative health modalities available to us today for our health, healing and prevention. Topics covered will include Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Reiki, Chiropractic, Reflexology, Hypnotherapy and Herbalism. You will learn practical and valuable information for when to use each one, their benefits and drawbacks, and the expected course of treatment for various conditions.
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Anyone Can Cook Optimally Healthy, Plant Based Meals
Evita Ochel
Cooking
Ended: Feb 10, 2013 at 08:30 pm EDT
Our health experts today tell us to eat wholesome, plant-based foods for optimal health and wellness. However, many of us don't know where to start and how to make such meals be quick, easy and delicious. Join optimal health expert, Evita Ochel as she provides a foundation for everyday, optimally healthy meal preparation. You will learn the key characteristics of optimally healthy eating, what to start with in your grocery cart each week, breakfast and main meal ideas to suit any time constraint, as well as snack and dessert ideas. You will walk away empowered, with various resources like charts to guide your meal preparation and several recipes to use in your kitchen, as well as lots of practical tips to get you started on your journey of preparing optimally healthy, plant-based meals.
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A Mindful Approach to Dealing with Stress
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Stress Management
Ended: Jan 13, 2013 at 08:00 pm EDT
Is the quality of your life suffering due to the stress in your life? Are you living your life from your highest potential, or simply trying to make it through each day? Most of us live in states of chronic stress today and this is having a negative impact on our physical, mental and emotional well-being. But is all stress negative, and how do we even know if we are living in a state of chronic stress? Join consciousness expansion teacher Evita Ochel to answer these questions and learn about the basics of stress with a specific focus on how to take a more mindful approach to dealing with it in your life. Topics covered will include physical, emotional and psychological changes you can implement, including 20 tips for the most lasting and effective ways to deal with stress mindfully.
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Top 10 Healing Foods to Make Part of Your Diet
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Nutrition
Ended: Oct 16, 2012 at 08:00 pm EDT
We live in a time where different foods seem to go in and out of style based on various claims that leave many of us confused when it comes to knowing what to really eat. In this class, Evita presents 10 foods and food categories that are optimally healthy and we can consistently feel good about including, as part of our everyday diet. You will learn about their nutritional and healing benefits, how to incorporate them into your meals, as well as other economical and practical tips about them.
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How to Read and Understand Nutrition Labels
Evita Ochel
Health & Wellness > Nutrition
Ended: Sep 24, 2012 at 08:30 pm EDT
In our world of packaged foods today, grocery shopping can be a daunting task. Amidst all the claims, nutrient numbers and ingredient names, it can be a challenge to know what is healthy enough to bring home, and what is better left alone. Join optimal health expert, Evita Ochel as she teaches how to understand all the components of food labels in a simple and practical manner to empower you, to make the healthiest choices possible for you and your family.
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