Nourish to Flourish is designed as a strategic learning opportunity for participants seeking to explore the complex relationships between food, health, lifestyle, and culture through an immersive and international educational experience.

The programme provides learners with structured knowledge, practical experiences, and applied learning opportunities necessary to understand nutrition from both a scientific and socio-cultural perspective.

Through a hands-on, experience-based methodology and an international, intercultural learning environment, participants will:

• Gain an understanding of how nutrition influences human health, well-being, energy levels, and daily lifestyle choices
• Identify and explore the cultural, social, and environmental dimensions of food, with particular attention to the Italian and Mediterranean context
• Develop practical skills through workshops, tastings, and applied activities focused on balanced nutrition and informed food choices
• Connect theory to practice through study visits to hospitality and agricultural schools, food companies, and local producers
• Engage with professionals, educators, and students active in the fields of nutrition, food production, and hospitality
• Strengthen personal, social, and intercultural competences through international mobility and collaborative learning

The programme is hosted in the inspiring setting of Florence and the Tuscany region and combines educational development with cultural immersion and international exchange. Participants return home equipped with enhanced knowledge, practical skills, and broader perspectives applicable to everyday life, further education, and future professional pathways.

Enrol now and experience learning beyond the classroom while deepening your understanding of nutrition in a truly international context.

This international training course is designed for learners and young professionals interested in nutrition, food systems, health, and lifestyle education, including:

• Primary and secondary school teachers
• Vocational education and training (VET) trainers and students 
• Learners with an interest in nutrition, hospitality, agriculture, and health-related fields
• University lecturers and researchers
• School leaders and headmasters
• Professionals motivated to develop practical skills and gain international learning experience
• Adult education professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of food, health, culture, and well-being

Whether participants are new to nutrition studies or already familiar with the field, the programme offers learning opportunities tailored to different levels of prior knowledge. Through a balanced mix of theoretical input, hands-on workshops, and experiential activities in Florence and Tuscany, participants gain practical competences, intercultural experience, and skills applicable to everyday life and future professional pathways.

Participants completing the course will be able to:

• Prepare simple, balanced meals and anti-inflammatory recipes demonstrated in classroom activities.
• Build personalized nutrition plans and adapt them to different life stages and health needs.
• Use mindful eating techniques to recognize hunger, satiety, stress, and emotional cues.
• Conduct lifestyle audits and create tailored improvement strategies.
• Analyze restaurant menus and grocery-shop intelligently, even on a budget.
• Assess food quality and sustainability, supported by hands-on exposure to agricultural and food-production environments.
• Interpret culinary, cultural, and traditional food practices through guided cultural visits in Florence and Tuscany.
• Reflect on learning outcomes, demonstrated through the final test, evaluation day, and group discussions.

Module 1: Foundations of Human Nutrition and Healthy Eating
 Foundations of Human Nutrition and Healthy Eating
• Basics of human nutrition
• Digestion, absorption, metabolism
• Nutrient deficiencies vs. nutrient sufficiency
• How nutrition impacts skin, hair, energy, and mood
• Practical Activities
o Label Literacy: Analysing food labels
o Hands-on “Build a Balanced Plate” exercise using demo foods.

Module 2: Nutrition and Disease Prevention
• Inflammation & anti-inflammatory eating
• Nutrition and mental health
• Protective patterns: Mediterranean, plant-focused diets
• Practical Activities
o Anti-Inflammatory Meal Prep Demo: Quick recipes using anti-inflammatory ingredients.
o Microbiome Boosting Challenge: Create a one-day menu.


Module 3: Lifestyle, Behavior & Mindful Eating
• Habit formation and behavior loops
• Emotional and stress-related eating
• Sleep, movement, and stress as nutritional multipliers
• Mindful and intuitive eating techniques
• Practical Activities
o Lifestyle Audit: Participants assess sleep, hydration, movement, and stress to identify areas for improvement.

Module 4: Nutrition and Long Term Health
• Nutrition across life stages
• Special considerations: athletes, stress, menstruation, gut disorders
• Long-term menu-building and nutritional planning
• Supplements: what works, what doesn’t
• Practical Activities
o Personal Nutrition Blueprint: Participants design a weekly meal plan based on goals
o Participants evaluate common household items and swap for healthier alternatives.

Module 5: Cultural and Social Impact of Nutrition
• Cultural food traditions and how they shape health
• Eating well on a budget
• Sustainable and eco-conscious nutrition (seasonal eating, food waste reduction, responsible choices)
• Real-world strategies: restaurants, travel, celebrations, busy weeks
• Balancing enjoyment, social life, and health goals
• Practical Activities
o Restaurant Menu Breakdown: Participants analyze real menus and choose the healthiest, satisfying options.
o Smart Shopping Lab: Simulated grocery-shopping challenge with a budget; participants must build a nutritionally balanced basket.
o Sustainability Activity: Create a “low-waste meal plan” using leftovers, batch cooking, and seasonal ingredients.

 The course is built on a learning-by-doing approach, where participants engage in practical simulations, debate sessions and group activities. The lessons are highly interactive and encourage sharing experiences in a collaborative international environment. Each module includes hands-on activities that simulate real-life teaching and learning.

Duration: 6 days (Monday to Saturday)
Schedule: 5 hours/day
Location: Florence, Italy or online

The course also includes:

• Study visits to local schools to explore real-world applications
• Meetings with local educators to exchange views on common challenges
• A guided walking tour of Florence
• Optional cultural visits in Tuscany (available upon request)

 Participants will receive two certifications:

• A Participation Certificate detailing the training activities and skills achieved
• A Europass Mobility Certificate certifying the learning outcomes of the course

The enrollment fee to attend the course is 640 euro per person*

* A 25% discount is applied to individuals enrolling in the online course and to groups of at least 6 people enrolling in the onsite course (480 Euro per person).

 Choose from several packages to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable:

Single Participant in Single Room
• Half Board (7 nights + 6 buffet lunches): €1170
• Bed & Breakfast (7 nights): €1050
• Lunches only: €120

Two Participants Sharing a Double Room (per person)
• Half Board (7 nights + 6 buffet lunches): €970
• Bed & Breakfast (7 nights): €850
• Lunches only: €120