Wellness Wednesday: Sugar Freedom
£70.00
Wednesday 7th January 2026
6pm – 8pm
Join us for an empowering workshop that explores sugar’s impact on your energy, mood, and overall health. Discover practical strategies for reducing sugar dependency while learning about natural sweetening alternatives that satisfy your cravings without the crash. This hands-on class will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your relationship with sweetness.
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
6pm – 8pm
Break Free from Sugar Dependency
The session begins with an introduction to how sugar affects the body, from blood sugar spikes to energy fluctuations and mood changes. We’ll prepare satisfying, naturally sweetened recipes together that prove you don’t need refined sugar to enjoy delicious treats. Throughout the evening, you’ll learn to identify hidden sugars, understand cravings at their root, and develop practical techniques for managing sweet tooth moments. You’ll leave with recipes, strategies, and the confidence to make sustainable changes that support stable energy and wellbeing.
What we’ll explore:
Educational elements:
• Sugar’s impact on energy, mood, inflammation, and health
• Identifying hidden sugars in everyday foods
• Understanding the science behind cravings
• Natural sweetening alternatives and how to use them
Practical:
• No-Bake Superfood Brownies
• Orange Polenta Cake
• Naturally sweetened treats using whole fooding
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- This course may not be suitable for those with severe nut allergies. We can accommodate a flour substitution for an individual, others in the room will still be using almond flour.
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: TREE NUTS, SEEDS AND COCONUT*
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 5.45pm and the class will begin at 6pm. The class will be finished by 8pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
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