At Billabong Retreat, we believe that food is more than just fuel… It’s a powerful tool for healing, connection and vitality. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new Health & Wellness Cooking Classes, designed to help you embrace a nourishing way of life through simple, delicious and mindful cooking. These 75 minute workshops will run every Saturday at 2pm, starting February 15.
Each class offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of wholesome, healing foods. From the nutrient rich power of edible weeds to the magic of fermentation, our experienced wellness team will show you how to make nutrient dense, delicious food that support gut health, immunity, and overall wellbeing.
Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, strengthen your digestive system, or simply bring more intention to your daily meals, these classes will give you the knowledge and skills to make healthy eating an effortless and joyful part of your life. Book in today and take the first step towards a healthier, more vibrant you.
1. Edible Weeds and Natural Healing
Cooking with edible weeds is a powerful way to incorporate nutrient dense, medicinal plants into your diet while embracing sustainable foraging practices. Eating edible weeds supports the body’s natural healing processes by supplying essential compounds that aid in digestion, detoxification and cellular repair whilst also providing anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and immune boosting properties. By learning to cook with edible weeds, you not only gain access to free, organic food, but also deepen your connection to nature and traditional healing practices. Our team will teach you how to incorporate edible weeds into daily meals, whether in soups, salads, teas or sautés and you’ll harness nature’s powerful remedies in a simple and delicious way.
2. Fermented Foods
Fermented foods offer a wealth of health benefits, primarily due to the presence of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support gut health. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to improved digestion, stronger immunity and even better mental health whilst reducing inflammation and enhancing nutrient absorption. Our team will teach you how making fermented foods is a relatively simple process and requires minimal equipment at home. Preparing fermented foods fosters a deeper connection with food traditions and self-sufficiency.
3. Guilt Free Desserts
Cooking guilt free desserts allows you to enjoy sweet treats without compromising your health or wellbeing. Eating refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free desserts can have numerous health benefits, especially for those with food sensitivities, digestive issues or inflammatory conditions. Our team will teach you how to use wholesome, natural ingredients to create delicious desserts that nourish the body rather than cause energy crashes or inflammation. Making the switch to healthier desserts not only improves overall wellbeing, but also fosters a positive relationship with food, allowing indulgence without negative health consequences.
4. Super Start Your Day
Knowing how to make a superfood nutrient dense breakfast or morning drink is a game changer for starting the day with energy, mental clarity and feeling of overall wellbeing. Our team will teach you how to make a well crafted morning drink that can reduce inflammation, boost metabolism and support your immune system. By making a habit of preparing a superfood breakfast or drink, you can cultivate a morning routine that enhances physical health, mental clarity and long term vitality.