Departments

Health in Every Dish, Hope in Every Lesson

At the Gastronomy Department of Country Life Institute DR, we believe that food is a powerful tool for transforming lives. Our mission is to educate and delight, promoting healthy, anti-inflammatory, and delicious cuisine based on biblical principles and the latest scientific evidence. Here, eating well is an act of faith, health, and community.

🍽️ What We Offer

• 🍲 Healthy and Appetizing Meals: Our menus blend creativity, flavor, and nutrition, showing that it’s possible to eat healthfully without sacrificing the joy of eating. Every meal we prepare is 100% plant-based, aligned with the original diet in Genesis 1:29 and the health principles revealed in the writings of Ellen G. White.
• 🍏 Anti-Inflammatory Diets: We use fresh, natural, high-quality ingredients, minimizing processed foods, sugars, and refined oils. Our recipes and culinary programs are designed to help prevent and reverse chronic diseases, reduce inflammation, and promote holistic well-being.
• 🍳 Healthy Cooking Courses – 3 Steps to Eden: We offer practical educational programs for the whole family and all skill levels:
  • - Step 1: Plant-Based Cooking – Learn to make healthy versions of your favorite dishes using plant-based substitutes.
  • - Step 2: Whole Foods Cooking – Deepen your culinary skills with whole grains, legumes, and seeds, respecting the natural integrity of each food.
  • - Step 3: Natural Cooking – Discover the simplicity and power of foods in their purest form, learning recipes without ultra-processed foods, additives, or added sugars.
• 📚 Our workshops include in-person and online sessions, educational materials, tastings, and certification for those wishing to become healthy cooking instructors.

🌱 Why Choose Us?

• 💪 Holistic Approach: We combine physical health, spiritual principles, and culinary joy.
• 📚 Evidence-Based Education: Each course integrates scientific foundations, biblical principles, and culinary expertise.
• 🤝 Inspiration and Community: We foster an environment of support, growth, and service, where every meal is an opportunity to share hope and health.

🙌 Join the Healthy Revolution!

We invite you to participate in our courses, enjoy our cuisine at the Lifestyle Center, or bring our workshops to your community or church. Discover real testimonials, transform your table and your health, and become part of a movement that is restoring the original taste of Eden.

✉️ For more information about enrollment, menus, and culinary events, contact us or visit our “3 Steps to Eden” program. We look forward to welcoming you!