Nutritional Education

Nutritional health and education are critical to obtain optimal health. We are proud to present culinary programs that inspire integrative, whole-person health as well as create unique bonding experiences that participants will savor beyond the last bite. Start your memorable experience with UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo in the beautiful, state-of-the-art Mussallem Nutritional Education Center in the new Irvine location.

Students holding up dishes they created in the Nutritional Education Center

Current Classes

Learn to create healthy and delicious recipes to make at home.

Unless noted, all classes will be taught at:

UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute – Irvine location
Mussallem Nutritional Education Center
856 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617

Some aspects of the class may include working in groups for a portion of the class. Learners may work in groups up to three people per each shared workstation. If you attend the class with a friend, you are welcome to share a workstation with that person.

*Please note that menus for each class are customizable based on individual dietary restrictions.

Nutritional Education Instructors

Jessica VanRoo
Jessica VanRoo

Executive Chef

Sarah Meier
Sarah Meier, MS, NBC-HWC

Health Coach / Educator