“I started my own business coaching in nutrition a month after completing my certification. I absolutely love my new role and have found my calling.”
“Besides the wealth of information, Food Matters gives you so many free bonuses on so many different topics - it is the most complete course, and I reviewed many!”
“The course was informative, fun, easy to navigate, and the support was phenomenal.”
“My background is in health and fitness and this program really took my knowledge to the next level. I loved that it was self paced and I could work on it as my time permitted. Sometimes that was ALL DAY because I couldn't tear myself away!”
Studying nutrition changed my life.ﾠIt helped me cut through the confusion of paleo, veganism, plant-based, intermittent fasting, and more to experience lasting energy, vitality, and improved immunity.
It gave me the tools and knowledge to help heal my father, successfully getting him off six medications, losing over 50lbs, and completely recovering his life and health. Being a part of this transformation also gave me the inspiration and confidence to start Food Matters.
Unfortunately,ﾠwe aren't taught about real nutrition in school. We have a medical profession that is rarely trained to use food as medicine, and the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers.
Now it's time to take our power back!
James Colquhoun
Chief Executive Officer of Gaia and Co-Founder of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
This is why we created the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course. To alleviate the overwhelm and hours spent seeking support, to help you transform your health and life, and to help others do the same.
“I took the program because I had a lot of gut issues and “Dr. Google” was just confusing me. What I got was education in overall health and wellbeing, tools to heal my belly for good, and so much more. I'm 57 and feel better than I did at 27.”
“I have been in the food industry for the last 20 years.
One of the reasons that led me to this course was the health of my children and how to help them take their vitamins, mineral nutrients, etc. This course guided me to that, thank you!”
“I am so excited to continue learning and growing and want to share that knowledge with others.
I developed a passion for wellness and nutrition after being diagnosed with a chronic illness several years ago. I also have seizures due to a traumatic brain injury. Being able to put into practice what I have been learning has totally changed my life.”
“I decided the best gift I could give myself was doing this course...
My health journey started after having IBS most of my life and going in all directions to "fix it." Now perimenopausal, the symptoms I had learned to live with got worse, so I decided the best gift I could give myself was doing this course....already seeing massive improvements with the changes I have made so I am achieving my goal.”
“I am thrilled to see my name on the certificate! This has been such a rewarding experience and a game changer! I am excited to apply this knowledge in my daily life. Some of it I have already started like participating in the gluten free challenge (feeling great about that too). I recommend this course to everyone who follows Food Matters! Thank you to the FM team! I absolutely love you guys.”
Meet Over 50 of Your Personal World-Class Expert Teachers
Our flexible, personalized course is easy to complete in your own time so that you can jump right in, and graduate on your own schedule! Our diverse content takes a bio-individual and qualitarian approach to wellness, empowering you to transform your health.
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Vani Hari, Sarah Lantz, John Robbins, Cyndi O’Meara, Dr. William Davis, Dr. Alejandro Junger, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Mike Adams & Laurentine ten Bosch
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Vani Hari, Sarah Lantz, John Robbins, Cyndi O’Meara, Dr. William Davis, Dr. Alejandro Junger, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Mike Adams & Laurentine ten Bosch
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Udo Erasmus, Elizabeth Rider, Dr. Ian Brighthope, Dr. Andrew Saul, David Wolfe, Daniel Vitalis & Susan Teton
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Charlotte Gerson, Dr. Alejandro Junger, David Wolfe, Sarah Lantz, Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Dr. Victor Zeines & Jason Vale
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Christa Orecchio, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, Sayer Ji, David Wolfe & Dr. Josh Axe
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Joseph Mercola, Vanessa Lamaro, David Wolfe, Dr. Tami Meraglia & Dr. Libby Weaver
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Marc David, Bruce Lipton, Joe Dispenza, Dr. Alan Christianson, Dave Asprey, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Eric Zielinski, Clint Ober & Jason Prall
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Amina Eastham-Hillier, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, JJ Virgin & Dr. Eric Zielinski
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Dr. Andrew Saul, Charlotte Gerson, Cyrus Khambatta, Dr. Dan Rogers, Liana Werner-Gray, Udo Erasmus & Jon Gabriel
In this module you will learn:
Expert Teachers: Daniel Vitalis, Ocean Robbins, Liana Werner-Gray, Dave Asprey, Nick Polizzi, Dr. Eric Zielinski, Jason Wrobel, Ryland Engelhart, Kim Morrison & Jason Prall
“The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course does not stop giving. I loved the content… One of the best decisions I have ever made for myself and loved ones.”
“I did the program last year and it absolutely changed my life. Not only can I help others but also help myself and my family live a fuller and happier life.”
“It helped me save my life, and my husband's life on more than one occasion and helped me instill seeds of knowledge into my children.
I can attest the information in this program is literally life saving and life-changing. The value I have gained in the arsenal of knowledge and practical experience is far beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”
“Throughout the duration of this program, I have felt so inspired and empowered learning the true definition of health.
I feel privileged to have gained all that I have from this program, and I now truly believe in nature's ability to heal our bodies, allowing us to thrive and live to our fullest potential.”
“I can tell you, the program has changed my life. I encourage others to take this program because it gives us the power to choose food that brings us life and happiness.”
Love it, or your money back.
Our #1 priority is your happiness and success. We aren't asking you to make a final decision on the course today. We just want you to make a fully informed decision on if it's right for you. So we are giving you the opportunity to jump into the course for 14 days risk-free. If you aren't completely satisfied, we'll refund you the total purchase price. Simply reach out to our Customer Service team.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is recognized by the below organizations:
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course gives you the knowledge and tools to transform others' health and lives. The possibilities for sharing this life-saving message with the world are endless.
We believe we've created the world's best (and most beautiful), online nutrition certification Course. But don't just take our word for it, watch the video below to take a sneak peak inside the program with Kayla, our Student Advisor and Food Matters Institute Holistic Nutritionist to see how easy it is to navigate through the program.
We believe that your body is worthy of good care and that no one is more suitably qualified to care for it than yourself.
We created the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course from the growing need for people to heal themselves (or a loved one) naturally.
We've spent the last 17 years studying nutrition and interviewing experts in food, natural medicine, and mind-body therapies to uncover what's transforming lives today. We helped my father heal from depression chronic fatigue and come off six prescription medicines with this information, and it's only becoming more powerful. The method of healing and good health hasn't changed.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to good health, prosperity, and happiness. We're just making it a little bit easier for you to access.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course.
In good health,
James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch
Founders of Food Matters and The Food Matters Institute
The course is made up of ten modules and we recommend dedicating approximately 5 hours to completing each module, making the course easy to complete in 12 weeks. Because the course is 100% online and accessible 24/7 with no lecture commitments, you can start when you're ready, and complete it around your own schedule or downtime after work.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is an approved health & wellness coach training program for continuing education of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs). Qualifying graduates can receive 32 CE/CPD credits through NBHWC. It is recognized by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), and is an approved training provider with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). This means our graduates qualify for membership and insurance through IICT under the Nutrition Consultant modality.
Health coaches belonging to the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) are encouraged to review, advance, and enhance professional knowledge, practice, and skills by gaining Continuing Education Credits (CE credits) from third-party programs and courses. This means that if you are a health coach under the NBHWC you will be eligible to receive CE credits upon completion of the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course [CEA-000477-1].
The content within this course doesn't adhere to any one specific diet or way of eating, and this is because we believe in bio-individuality and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition and health. The course emphasizes consuming a primarily plant-based diet because there is strong evidence for the benefits of consuming a large variety of plant-based foods. There is content discussing how to ethically include quality animal products in your diet for those who choose to (or for those who find themselves coaching clients who choose to).
Ultimately we focus on giving students a deep understanding of the foundations required for optimal health and nutrition and the science behind food, nutrition, and many of the key systems in the body. We believe that once you have this foundational knowledge, it's much easier to interpret and implement information on health and nutrition!
Yes. The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is designed to be completed at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. You have lifetime access to the course, so you can jump into each lesson when you're ready.
A Food Matters Certified Coach is a consultant who coaches in nutrition and has a deep knowledge of basic nutrition principles and the skills required to provide nutrition guidance to their clients. Embodying core principles of holistic nutrition and natural medicine using a food as medicine approach to educate and guide their clients (and themselves) to help them achieve their nutrition and health goals and reach optimal health.
Our priority is the happiness of our customers, so if you aren't 100% satisfied with the course, you can email us for a full refund within 14 days. We have a money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
Yes! You'll be supported by our incredible Student Support Team and Certification Course coordinator (a qualified nutritionist) via live chat, email, or Whatsapp. You'll also have access to a thriving online student community where you'll be supported by peers from around the world who are working through the course with you. If you would like extra support, you can also join one of our guided intakes where you will study alongside a group of peers and our student advisor.
You have lifetime access to the course including all future course updates meaning you can start when you're ready and complete it around your own schedule.
Yes. To earn the Food Matters Certified Coach Certificate, you must complete each lesson and pass each module quiz by gaining 80% or higher. You can retake each quiz more than once.
The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of their health and an avenue to launch a career in the wellness space. There are endless options when it comes to using your Certificate and the Bonus Business Course, which will help give you some ideas around how you can use the certification in your career.
Generally, Coaches in Nutrition do not require a state license to practice and can be certified through private credentialing bodies such as Food Matters. However, it is recommended that you check with licensing authorities in your country and locality before offering any service to the public. The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of nutrition, natural healing, and the mind-body connection. You will earn a certificate of completion when graduating our program, confirming that you have completed our program. Our program does not make you a state-registered dietician or licensed nutritionist. To determine applicable licensing requirements, you will need to check with state and local agencies where you conduct your business and where your clients reside.
Lifetime access to the course means that you will always be able to access your account and the course. Each year, we add in new and exciting lessons and bonuses, which you will also have access to!
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