Frequently Asked Questions

Our meal plans are designed by experienced nutritionists who focus on whole-food nutrition and sustainable eating patterns. Unlike restrictive diet plans, we emphasize flexibility, real food, and habits you can maintain long-term. Each plan is tailored to different lifestyles, food preferences, and wellness goals. We teach you not just what to eat, but why certain foods support your body's needs, empowering you to make informed choices independently.

Absolutely. Our cooking classes are structured to welcome everyone, regardless of skill level. We start with fundamental techniques—knife skills, understanding flavor combinations, and basic cooking methods—before moving to more complex recipes. Each class includes step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on practice. Our instructors encourage questions and provide personalized guidance, making the learning environment supportive and non-judgmental. Many of our participants begin with minimal kitchen confidence and quickly develop genuine enthusiasm for cooking.

Yes, customization is a core part of our approach. Whether you prefer vegetarian eating, avoid certain foods due to personal preference, or want to incorporate cultural cuisines, our nutritionists work with you to create a plan that works for your life. We gather information about your tastes, cooking ability, and lifestyle during an initial consultation, then design menus that feel natural and enjoyable to follow. This personalization ensures you're more likely to stick with the plan because it actually reflects how you like to eat.

We recommend attending classes consistently—ideally once or twice weekly—to build muscle memory and confidence in the kitchen. However, even monthly classes combined with home practice yield solid progress over time. The frequency that works best depends on your goals and availability. Some participants take intensive workshops when they want to master a specific cuisine, while others prefer a steady, relaxed pace. What matters most is regular practice at home between classes, applying techniques to your own cooking.

Our meal plans address macronutrient balance, understanding micronutrients, hydration, portion awareness, and seasonal eating. We discuss how whole grains, proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables work together to support energy, focus, and overall wellbeing. We also cover practical topics like reading labels, choosing quality ingredients, meal prep strategies, and how to handle eating away from home. Our approach focuses on building knowledge so you understand the "why" behind your nutrition choices, not just following rules blindly.

We understand most people have limited time, so our meal plans include a mix of quick weeknight meals (20–30 minutes) and more involved recipes for weekend cooking or leisurely preparation. Each plan specifies prep time and cook time for transparency. We also teach batch-cooking and meal-prep strategies to help you maximize efficiency. Many recipes use simple, accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques, proving that nutritious eating doesn't require hours in the kitchen. Our philosophy is practical nutrition that fits real life.

Yes. Our digital meal plans and video cooking tutorials are accessible online, so you can follow along from any location across Germany. In-person cooking classes are held in Frankfurt at our main location on Gartenstraße. For participants outside Frankfurt, we also offer virtual class sessions, which allow you to cook in your own kitchen while learning alongside instructors and other participants in real time. This hybrid approach ensures our content is accessible whether you prefer in-person interaction or remote learning.

We offer a guided assessment process where you answer questions about your current eating patterns, energy levels, food preferences, and wellness goals. Based on your responses, our nutritionists recommend the most suitable plan. Many people start with a foundational plan and progress to specialized plans as they build confidence and understanding. We also provide sample days from each plan so you can preview the style of recipes and nutrition focus before committing. This personalized matching ensures you begin with a plan that feels achievable and relevant.

Our editorial team is available to answer questions about recipes, ingredient substitutions, nutrition guidance in the meal plans, and general cooking techniques. You can reach us through email at [email protected] with your questions. We also maintain an active online community where meal plan participants share experiences, ask questions, and offer tips. Additionally, attending cooking classes gives you direct access to instructors who can address concerns and provide on-the-spot guidance.

Yes. We offer several curated meal plan styles, including plant-based, Mediterranean, whole-food focused, and balanced omnivore approaches. Each style is designed around proven eating patterns that emphasize whole foods and real nutrition. You can choose based on your preferences, cultural background, or the approach that resonates most with you. Our nutritionists also work with you to blend elements from different styles if you'd like a hybrid plan. The variety ensures there's something for everyone, regardless of dietary philosophy.

Absolutely. We offer specialized cooking classes focused on different cuisines—Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern, and seasonal European cooking. Each cuisine-focused workshop teaches traditional techniques, ingredient knowledge, and flavor principles unique to that culinary tradition. You'll learn authentic methods and understand the cultural food wisdom behind these cuisines. These classes are excellent for broadening your cooking repertoire and bringing new flavors and cooking styles into your kitchen. We rotate offerings throughout the year, so you can explore multiple cuisines progressively.

They're designed to reinforce each other. Meal plans give you a structured eating framework and recipes to follow, while cooking classes build the skills, confidence, and deeper understanding needed to execute those recipes well and adapt them creatively. Many recipes in our meal plans correspond to techniques taught in classes. Together, they transform your relationship with food—you learn not just what to eat, but why and how to prepare it with skill and enjoyment. The combination accelerates learning and creates lasting change in how you approach daily eating and cooking.