The Crunch Effect: Snacking for Energy & Focus
Snack and energy workshop
A demo showcasing 2–3 brain-boosting snacks that combine texture, flavor, and slow-release energy. Christine explains what to pair (sweet/salty/fat/crunch) to beat the afternoon slump without sugar crashes.
Culinary Experience
Mindful Eating
Mindful Tasting
Multisensory Pairing
Taste
Workshop
Description
A demo showcasing 2–3 brain-boosting snacks that combine texture, flavor, and slow-release energy. Christine explains what to pair (sweet/salty/fat/crunch) to beat the afternoon slump without sugar crashes.
Benefits
mindful eating, sugar free options, eating for brain health, energy without coffee, workplace wellness
Hosted by christine mahoney
About the Host
Christine Mahoney Brooks is a Brooklyn-based chef, educator, and wellness entrepreneur whose work lives at the intersection of food, movement, and energetic hygiene. As the founder of **BUJU Kitchen**, she creates immersive culinary experiences that honor cultural foodways and memory through cooking classes, pop-ups, and storytelling dinners. Through her second venture, **Swept & Saged**, Christine reimagines home and space care as an act of nervous-system regulation — blending eco-friendly cleaning with rituals like smudging, sound healing, and devotion kits. Her offerings range from signature “Energetic Hygiene Activations” for brands and wellness spaces to subscription-based home cleanses and community workshops that teach energetic reset practices. A former culinary arts educator for NYC public schools, Christine has built programs that integrate food justice, hydroponic gardening, and ServSafe certification for youth. She continues to bridge her passions for nourishment and restoration as both a certified Pilates instructor and holistic wellness advocate.
Focus Areas
Well-being/Health
Location
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Languages
English, Spanish
Travel Locations
open to travel anywhere if expenses are paid for.
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
certified mat pilates + sculpt instructor, certified ayurvedic nutritionist, certifying sound healer,
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
depends on the event. possibly purchase of supplies.
Past Clients
Hallet's Point Pilates and Yoga, Eataly Downtown, Allergic to Salad, Yardy, Union Square Hospitality
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