what we are all about
One day, food will be just food
and we will be free of the fear, judgements and shame about what we eat.
Food is not good or bad, it is just food. The shame, guilt and judgement that surrounds food is detrimental to our health and our self-esteem. Once we begin to see food as just food, then it will be possible to start hearing our bodies’ response to our choices and to begin lifelong nourishing friendships with food.
Sarah Rock is a Clinical Nutritionist and Food Educator dedicated to helping anyone and everyone build a lifelong friendship with food, one tasty bite at a time!
Armed with her professional experience in nutrition and a passion for supporting families, Sarah has whipped up The Foodie Academy, a fun-filled haven where children and adults alike can kick their food fears to the curb and begin a lifelong friendship with food. With The Foodie Academy, she transforms cooking into an adventure, empowering everyone to prepare healthy meals and enjoy a friendship with food that allows them to grow and glow!
our commitment to our foodies
Our approach is based on principles of respect, competency and self-direction
A Learning Collaborative
Our Foodies are capable, equipped learners and partner in directing their learning journey and retain control of their decision-making.
Together we seek knowledge, skills, and understanding, and that's a powerful force!
Critical and Creative
A Foodies’ learning is achieved through experiences of the senses, social interactions; embracing a process of critical and creative thinking. Foodies are encouraged to inquire, generate, analyse and reflect.
The Doing is the Fun
Our Foodies are encouraged to explore for learning’s sake, without regard for failure or success. Finding what does not succeed is encouraged, as these attempts inform our future endeavors, and together we engage in a process of collaborative self-discovery.
Support and Direction
Our Foodies choose many methods to express themselves and we are adaptive listeners. We discern when a supportive presence is all that is needed and when it’s suitable to make judgments, offer advice, ask questions, or provide feedback.
Learning Together
The Foodie Academy’s delicious goals
Lift others up
The Foodie Academy guides Foodies to be their own savvy and intuitive food enthusiast! We encourage a positive relationship with food and the body through an evidenced-based, non-diet, weight-neutral approach to eating. From day one, Foodies are cheered on, kindly guided and supported as they embark on their own deliciously educational adventure.
Build a healthy community
The Foodie Academy is an eager participant in the community. We are learners, teachers and neighbours. We want our families to know that we’re cheering for their health and wellness! With a variety of programs and tailored offerings created specifically for you, we’re here to help. If you need assistance, simply reach out, and we can explore the support you require!