The UMF™ Honey Association is pleased to announce the release of Mānuka Mastery for Nutrition Professionals, a comprehensive new educational course designed to deepen understanding of authentic New Zealand Mānuka honey, designed for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and others interested in learning more about the world’s most remarkable honey.

This 60-minute recorded course brings together leading experts — Megan Grainger, PhD; Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN; fourth-generation beekeeper Liam Gavin; and UMFHA’s Campbell Naish — for an engaging, evidence-based exploration of New Zealand’s unique and powerful mānuka honey.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain:

• A scientific and historical foundation: Explore the origins of mānuka honey, its rich history in New Zealand and the extensive body of research that underpins its unique properties. 
• Health-focused insights: Review the latest findings on mānuka honey’s role in supporting gastrointestinal, respiratory, and metabolic health – and more. 
• Understanding of key compounds: Analyze the 2,300+ bioactive compounds in mānuka honey and the mechanisms of action that set it apart from all other honeys. 
• Professional development credit: Earn 1.0 CEU, awarded in accordance with CDR’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. (Please note, you’ll need to complete the associated quiz/evaluation to claim CEU credit.)
  

Why This Course Matters

Nutrition and health professionals continue to seek credible, science-backed information to guide client recommendations. Mānuka Mastery for Nutrition Professionals delivers exactly that — translating over 40 years of scientific research, on-the-ground beekeeping expertise, and  RDN insights into practical, clinically-relevant knowledge.

Access the Course

The recording is now available for on-demand viewing. Whether you’re new to mānuka honey or looking to expand your expertise, Mānuka Mastery for Nutrition Professionals offers a valuable opportunity to build confidence and competence when educating clients and patients about one of nature’s most magnificent functional foods. 

Take the course here: https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/ManukaHoney

Health researchers can find more information about manuka honey here.

There is a UMFHA page for health professionals here