Detroit Whole Foods Adding Classes On Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Detroit — Whole Foods Market is opening a space near its Midtown store dedicated to free nutrition and culinary education classes on Jan. 13.

The “Lets Talk Food” center will be in a small commercial space with a working kitchen, located directly across the parking lot of the 115 Mack Ave. store. The center at 3670 Woodward Ave. is next to a Bank of America branch and in the same building as the Ellington Lofts and a Starbucks cafe.

In January, courses such as understanding food labels, combating food cravings and maintaining a healthy diet will be offered. In February, a “Healthy Eating Challenge” program will cover the entire month. Several Metro Detroit chefs, including a vegan, yoga instructors and physical trainers, as well as medical officials from nearby Detroit Medical Center, have agreed to speak.

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