VIS Culinary Nutrition Program
Developed by the VIS Nutrition Team of Sports Dietitians, the VIS Culinary Nutrition Program is an interactive online course designed to teach you basic cooking and meal prepping skills that will fuel your daily nutrition requirements. Delivered on a user-friendly App platform it is easy to navigate and will empower your food preparation skills and knowledge. Learn how to cook, plan weekly menu’s and create nutritious meals or snacks to support your health and performance goals. Find out how to enrol by emailing [email protected]Unit 1: Food Preparation Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Food Hygiene & Safety
- Basic Cooking Methods
- How to Cook Vegetables
- How to Cook Grains & Legumes
- How to Cook Animal Proteins
- Creating Simple Recipes
- Making Nutritious Snacks
- Creating a Weekly Meal Plan & Shopping List
- Bulk Meal Prepping
- Food Budgeting
- How to Shop for Fruit & Vegetables
- Choosing Foods that Optimise Sports Performance
- Choosing Foods that Boost Immunity
- Sports Nutrition & Sustainability
Our Experts
Sarina Lococo
Sports Dietitian
Sarina is an Advanced Sports Dietitian with over 15 years' experience working with elite athletes in Olympic, Paralympic and professional sports. Before joining the VIS, Sarina worked at the AIS European Training Centre in Italy where she honed her skills in culinary nutrition and immersed herself in her families culture.
Sarina has a strong background in nutrition education and health promotion and uses these skills to empower her athletes in achieving their goals.
Elaine Bo
Sports Dietitian
Elaine is an Accredited Sports Dietitian with over 10 years of experience working with athletes across Olympic, Paralympic and professional sports. She is known for blending cultural understanding and culinary skills with her sports nutrition expertise, helping athletes eat in ways that support both performance and heritage.
By translating nutrition science into easy-to-understand messages, Elaine helps athletes turn evidence into practical, tailored strategies they can apply in everyday life.
Elaine also enjoys delivering nutrition workshops and cooking sessions, reflecting her passion for food, culture and performance.
Louise Cato
Sports Dietitian
Louise is an Advanced Sports Dietitian with over 15 years of experience working in high performance Olympic, Paralympic and professional sport.
She has a strong research background and specialises in delivering athlete-focused, evidence-based, practical nutrition strategies with a food first philosophy.
Dr Emily Meehan
Nutrition Manager
Emily Meehan is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Nutrition Manager at the Victorian Institute of Sport.
With over 15 years’ experience working with athletes across Olympic, Paralympic, and professional sports, she brings a depth of high performance expertise.
Emily focuses on delivering practical, athlete-centred nutrition strategies that support performance, recovery, and long-term health.