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Nurturing Your Passion for Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts

Bauman College Blog

Discover a place where your love for holistic nutrition and culinary arts finds its home. At Bauman College, we’re more than a vocational school; we’re a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of nourishment. Immerse yourself in a journey that blends science, taste, and creativity, guiding you toward a rewarding career that embraces wellness, sustainability, and the joy of good food. Explore our blog to stay connected with the latest trends, inspiring stories, and expert insights from the heart of holistic nutrition and culinary arts.

Lauren Bryson’s Holistic Nutrition Journey From Gut Health to Soil Health

Content Summary Bauman College graduate Lauren Bryson, NC, BCHN®, shares her professional evolution since graduating in 2020. This follow-up spotlight explores how she balances her private functional nutrition practice, Lauren... Read More

Nutrition Consultant Student Fahima Zarbafiyan Earns Scholarship to Attend HEALCon 2026

Content Summary Current Holistic Nutrition Consultant program student Fahima Zarbafiyan has been awarded a competitive national student scholarship to attend HEALCon 2026, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals’ (NANP) annual... Read More

Women’s Eating Habits and Health Concerns

By Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. Despite the fact that two out of three health care dollars are spent on women, they are still not being listened to. Women’s wisdom is… Read More

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America’s Drinking Problem

By Jodi Friedlander, N.C. and Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. Filthy water cannot be washed. ~African Proverb My fellow Americans, we have a problem, a drinking problem – but rather than… Read More

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Eating To Win

By Jodi Friedlander, M.S. and Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. While watching the 2008 Olympics recently, did you wonder what those world-class athletes were eating? Just as top-tier athletes need trainers,… Read More

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Diabetes and Sugar Substitutes

By Jodi Friedlander N.C. Recent research studies, and much clinical and anecdotal evidence, suggest sugar substitutes—including aspartame and Splenda®—are contributing to weight gain and diabetes. This is in addition to… Read More

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Optimal Nutrition for Cancer Control

By Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. Consensus is emerging in the scientific and medical literature that what we eat or fail to eat is an important contributor to the incidence and… Read More

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Fatal Attraction: Toxicity and Obesity

By Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. Our environment is getting more and more toxic every day. Meanwhile obesity is becoming a worldwide epidemic. Is there a connection? Read more: Fatal Attraction: Toxicity… Read More

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Top 12 Power Foods

By Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. The top 12 most health-enhancing foods. Avocado: Reduces risk of heart attack. Aids in blood and tissue regeneration. High in protein, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and manganese…. Read More

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Confused About Fats? Here’s the Skinny

By Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. and Barbara Liss, N.E. It is essential to learn how to differentiate good fats from bad. Despite prevailing rhetoric, it can be as unhealthy to… Read More

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Gluten Sensitivity: A Rising Concern

By Jodi Friedlander, M.S. and Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. When we question the health benefits of bread, even the whole-grain variety, we are raising concerns about the entire fabric of… Read More

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How America’s Corn-ucopia Is Making Us Fat

By Jodi Friedlander, M.S. and Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. Theories and hypotheses abound as to why the United States is experiencing what many regard as its most serious public health… Read More

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