Dianne Morin, founder and CEO of Lakewood's new Centered Cooking + Dance Studio, was inspired by her son's time as a high school wrestler to investigate healthy and delicious eating.
She took the passion for nutritious cooking and integrated her Indian and Jamaican heritage into her cooking, as well as Caribbean and Italian influences. And in 2013, she started her nonprofit to get the word out about the ease and benefits of healthy eating.
Since moving to Colorado to be closer to her granddaughter, Morin partnered with her daughter, Jasmine Martinez, to bring together healthy eating and exercise in one place.
"We host both cooking and dancing classes here," Morin said. "The dancing is Bollywood and reggae and we do all kinds of cooking --; smoothies, fresh healthy salads and baking."
About the owner: Morin grew up around all kinds of cooking influences and developed a passion for providing the best food possible. She used her healthy eating approach while raising her four children and wants to share her tips and tricks with people of all ages.
Martinez teaches dance while Morin handles the cooking at Centered, as she has a degree in nutrition. Morin particularly likes working with young people and encouraging them to eat healthy at an early age.
In her words: "Often, people will tell me they don't like something, and I always ask why. Actually, they don't like the way something is prepared, so I allow them to try using ingredients in a different way. I always say, 'Let's try this...' "
Key point about business: There are weekly classes in cooking and dance and classes that combine them. Interested students can also call and set up private classes.
"I don't just teach how to prepare meals, but share cooking tips I've picked up from years in the kitchen," Morin said.
Key point about business: Centered offers classes and demos at events, businesses and people's homes.
"I can do all kinds of demonstrations for people, and we're very creative with whatever space we need to be in," Morin said. "I do cooking classes, demos where people eat the food I prepare and help host healthy eating dinner parties."
Business details: Centered Cooking + Dance Studio is located at 1050 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Unit P, in Lakewood. For more information call 720-519-1962 or visit www.centeredcookingdancestudio.com.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Exercising-healthy-habits,212039
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