Culinary Medicine Products and Programming
The Health meets Food team offers both virtual and in-person hands-on Culinary Medicine classes as well as the yearly Culinary Medicine Conference.
For virtual programming, participants use Zoom to gather, collaborate, cook together and discuss case studies. Each module follows the workflow of in-person programming and takes about 3 1/2 hours to complete.
Using this registration system you can purchase tickets for the conference, virtual programming, in-person CME, T-shirts, and aprons as well as access free CME.
For registration problems, questions, or for more event information, please contact Cecilia Hatfield at cecilia@culinarymedicine.org.
Carbohydrates and Diabetes - Friday March 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ESTIn-person in Latrobe, PAThe Square at Latrobe 100 Excela Health Drive Latrobe, PA 15650There will be no virtual option for this date. Carbohydrates and Diabetes Mellitus: This module focuses on the physiological impact of digesting different types of carbohydrates and assesses the role of certain carbohydrates in promoting satiety, regulating blood glucose and sustaining energy, with a further look into whole grains. In the kitchen we focus on strategies for reducing sugar consumption, especially in snacking, and discuss guidelines for healthier snacking and desserts. | ||
Protein and Vegetarian Diets - Friday March 14, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESTIn-person in Latrobe, PAThe Square at Latrobe 100 Excela Health Drive Latrobe, PA 15650There will be no virtual option for this date. Protein & Vegetarian Diet: We focus on the biological need for dietary proteins, focusing on essential amino acids and their dietary sources. We outline the dietary needs and sources of protein and focus on vegetarian diets, possible nutritional deficiencies and the ways vegetarians and vegans can ensure adequate protein intake. In the kitchen we prepare vegetarian meals, focusing on satiety and complementary proteins. | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ESTIn-person in Latrobe, PAThe Square at Latrobe 100 Excela Health Drive Latrobe, PA 15650There will be no virtual option for this date. Introduction to Culinary Medicine: We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Tuesday April 1, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESTIn-person in Clearwater, FL807 N. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755There will be no virtual option for this date. This lesson is part of the Community Adult series and will focus on Vegetables and Portion Sizes. Topics covered will include portion vs serving size, energy density and nutrient density and comparing common lunch offering. Participants will learn how to build a better sandwich, increase consumption of vegetables, and creative cross utilization. | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Tuesday April 1, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESTIn-person in Clearwater, FL807 N. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755There will be no virtual option for this date. Protein & Vegetarian Diet: We focus on the biological need for dietary proteins, focusing on essential amino acids and their dietary sources. We outline the dietary needs and sources of protein and focus on vegetarian diets, possible nutritional deficiencies and the ways vegetarians and vegans can ensure adequate protein intake. In the kitchen we prepare vegetarian meals, focusing on satiety and complementary proteins. | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Monday March 31, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ESTIn-person in Clearwater, FL807 N. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755There will be no virtual option for this date. Introduction to Culinary Medicine: We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Thursday June 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Delgado Community College 615 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119There will be no virtual option for this date. Introduction to Culinary Medicine: We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. | ||
Nutrition in Pregnancy - Thursday June 5, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Delgado Community College 615 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 There will be no virtual option for this date. Pregnancy and Nutrition:In this module we explore the guidelines for changes in diet during pregnancy, including BMI-based weight gain recommendations as well as changes in metabolism, caloric, and exercise needs. We include recent research into maternal nutritional outcomes. We also discuss which foods should be avoided in pregnancy, their sources, which micronutrients are important and their common sources, and the importance of portion sizes. Wew prepare foods high in these important nutrients while being mindful of nutrient density and portion sizes.. Recipe shown: Spicy Braised Chicken Thighs with White Beans | ||
Early Bird discount automatically applied until 03/15/2025
The conference will take place June 5 through June 8, 2025.
This year's gathering will be in New Orleans, LA.
There will be an online streaming option using a virtual conference platform that will allow for a conference experience including lectures and expert panels but not the culinary skills-building programming, and small group interactions with your colleagues.
$50.00 off for those in academia and non-physicians including RDs, nurses, pharmacists, certified diabetic educators, chefs, and those working in foodservice. Use the code welovelegumes-2025 at checkout to receive the discount.
There will be an online streaming option using a virtual conference platform that will allow for a conference experience including lectures, expert panels, culinary skills-building programming and small group interactions with your colleagues.
No refunds are offered after April 30, 2025.
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Carbohydrates & Diabetes - Saturday April 5th, 2025 1 pm - 4:30 pm CSTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University 300 N Broad St Suite 102 New Orleans, LA 70119There will be no virtual option for this date. Carbohydrates & Diabetes: This module focuses on the physiological impact of digesting different types of carbohydrates and assesses the role of certain carbohydrates in promoting satiety, regulating blood glucose and sustaining energy, with a further look into whole grains. In the kitchen we focus on strategies for reducing sugar consumption, especially in snacking, and discuss guidelines for healthier snacking and desserts. For more information, please email hnace@tulane.edu, 504-988-9108 Recipe shown: Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce | ||
Weight Management & Portion Control - Saturday April 5th, 2025 9am - 12:30 pm CSTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University 300 N Broad St Suite 102 New Orleans, LA 70119There will be no virtual option for this date. Weight Management & Portion Control: In this module we look at obesity indicators, caloric density, and portion control, and review the literature behind weight loss and weight maintenance. This course will help you, the clinician, understand practical and realistic approaches to weight management. For more information, please email hnace@tulane.edu, 504-988-9108 Recipe shown: Tofu Scromblet | ||
Sodium, Potassium, and Renal Homeostasis - Friday April 4th, 2025 1 pm - 4:30 pm CSTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University 300 N Broad St Suite 102 New Orleans, LA 70119There will be no virtual option for this date. Sodium, Potassium, and Renal Homeostasis: Attendees examine the physiological effects of high-sodium diets and their prevalence in American culture and take a more in-depth look at the DASH diet, including studies examining its efficacy in reducing the need for medication in hypertensive subjects. In the kitchen we discuss the principles of flavor building and balancing in cooking while exploring salt’s role in flavor. We cook reduced-sodium dinner options while discussing ways to reduce and replace sodium in meals. For more information, please email hnace@tulane.edu, 504-988-9108 | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine - Friday April 4th, 2025 9 am - 12:30 pm CSTIn-person in New Orleans LAThis in-person programming will be held at: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University 300 N Broad St Suite 102 New Orleans, LA 70119There will be no virtual option for this date. Introduction to Culinary Medicine: We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. For more information, please email hnace@tulane.edu, 504-988-9108 | ||
Join the American College of Culinary Medicine for our Fall 2024 Culinary Medicine Roundtable on Thursday, November 21 at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
Building on conversations started at this year's Health meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference the ACCM is convening experts in the field to offer further insight into the history, implementation, public health implications and innovations in the school lunch program.
You will receive an email with a Zoom registration link before the event. | ||
Fats: April 6, 2025 3 pm - 6:30 pm EST via ZoomIn this lesson we look at the physiological effects of different types of dietary fats in the body and common dietary sources of these fats. In the kitchen we focus on the purpose of fats in cooking, explore viable replacements and substitutions for culinary fats, and prepare meals utilizing fat replacers. We also cover nutrient and energy density, meal planning and healthy shopping habits, and how you can utilize this information to inspire positive change in your patients. Recipe shown: Creamy Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins | ||
IBS IBD GERD: July 18, 2025 4 pm - 7:30 pm EST via ZoomWe will examine the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease in the United States as well their symptoms and how to differentiate between these diseases of the digestive tract. We will discuss the FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols) diet and recognize which foods contain high FODMAP content and which foods contain a low FODMAP content. | ||
Weight Management & Portion Control: July 19, 2025 12 pm - 3:30 pm EST via ZoomIn this module we look at obesity indicators, caloric density, and portion control, and review the literature behind weight loss and weight maintenance. This course will help you, the clinician, understand practical and realistic approaches to weight management. | ||
Celiac Disease: August 16, 2025 12 pm - 3:30 pm EST via ZoomThis module is a detailed overview of Celiac Disease, including diagnosis and treatment. The course includes a review of the evidence on non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. We also review the key points behind the pathophysiology and clinical workup for celiac disease as well as the co-morbidities associated with celiac disease. Attendees will learn about the psychosocial aspects of gluten sensitivity and cook gluten-free recipes in the kitchen. Recipe shown: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Peppers | ||
Protein, Amino Acids, Vegetarian Diets, and Eating Disorders: August 17, 2025 3 pm - 6:30 pm EST via ZoomWe focus on the biological need for dietary proteins, focusing on essential amino acids and their dietary sources. We outline the dietary needs and sources of protein and focus on vegetarian diets, possible nutritional deficiencies and the ways vegetarians and vegans can ensure adequate protein intake. In the kitchen we prepare vegetarian meals, focusing on satiety and complementary proteins. Recipe shown: Chimichurri Shrimp with Grilled Vegetables and Couscous | ||
Module 6 – Sodium, Potassium, and Renal Homeostasis – September 12, 2025 4 pm – 7:30 pm EST via Zoom Sodium, Potassium, and Hypertension: September 12, 2025 4 pm - 7:30 pm EST via ZoomAttendees examine the physiological effects of high-sodium diets and their prevalence in American culture and take a more in-depth look at the DASH diet, including studies examining its efficacy in reducing the need for medication in hypertensive subjects. In the kitchen we discuss the principles of flavor building and balancing in cooking while exploring salt’s role in flavor. We cook reduced-sodium dinner options while discussing ways to reduce and replace sodium in meals. Recipe shown: Chicken Fajita Bowl | ||
Introduction to Culinary Medicine: September 13, 2025 12 pm - 3:30 pm EST via ZoomWe present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. Recipe shown: Spaghetti with Lentils (#4) | ||
The Pediatric Diet: October 18, 2025 12 pm - 3:30 pm EST via ZoomWe discuss pediatric nutrition and examine childhood obesity statistics and consequences. We also examine common pediatric diets,their shortcomings, and provide guidelines for healthy alternatives, with a brief look at infant feeding. In the kitchen we look at the idea of “kid-friendly” meals and prepare different kid-friendly recipes. Recipe shown: Butternut Squash and White Bean Quesadilla | ||
Fats: October 19, 2025 3 pm - 6:30 pm EST via ZoomIn this lesson we look at the physiological effects of different types of dietary fats in the body and common dietary sources of these fats. In the kitchen we focus on the purpose of fats in cooking, explore viable replacements and substitutions for culinary fats, and prepare meals utilizing fat replacers. We also cover nutrient and energy density, meal planning and healthy shopping habits, and how you can utilize this information to inspire positive change in your patients. Recipe shown: Creamy Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins | ||
Anti Inflammatory Diet: November 7, 2025 4 pm - 7:30 pm EST via ZoomIn this module attendees will learn about the relationship between foods, advanced glycation end products, and free radicals. We will review the evidence about the role of diet in heart disease, stroke, COPD, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and kidney failure, as well as the inflammatory pathways and where food fits in it. We will also present the evidence showing a relationship between advanced glycation end products, free radicals, and degenerative disorders. Recipe shown: One Pot Bean Chili | ||
Carbohydrates & Diabetes: November 8, 2025 12 pm - 3:30 pm EST via ZoomThis module focuses on the physiological impact of digesting different types of carbohydrates and assesses the role of certain carbohydrates in promoting satiety, regulating blood glucose and sustaining energy, with a further look into whole grains. In the kitchen we focus on strategies for reducing sugar consumption, especially in snacking, and discuss guidelines for healthier snacking and desserts. Recipe shown: Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce | ||
This in-person programming will be held at:
Seva Teaching Kitchen
There will be no virtual option for this date. Introduction to Culinary Medicine: We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills. | ||
A guide and recipes for those who have GERD / Acid Reflux. | ||
Over 50 GERD-friendly recipes so you can eat great food and eat healthy, in PDF format. | ||
With The Mediterranean Diet Score Cookbook for Coumadin® Users, you’ll learn about the Mediterranean Diet, the healthiest, most varied style of eating on the planet, while also managing your Vitamin K intake. In PDF format. | ||
With The Mediterranean Diet Score Cookbook for Coumadin® Users, you’ll learn about the Mediterranean Diet, the healthiest, most varied style of eating on the planet, while also managing your Vitamin K intake. | ||
This cookbook is designed with easy, delicious recipes that make just one or two servings. In PDF format. | ||
This cookbook is designed with easy, delicious recipes that make just one or two servings. | ||
This cookbook for Coumadin users includes 88 vegetable side dish and main course recipes - all delicious, healthy, and safe for those who need to manage their Vitamin K intake. In PDF format. | ||
Easy, healthy, low-sodium recipes for those who need to be on a low sodium (salt) diet. In PDF format. | ||
Easy, healthy, low-sodium recipes for those who need to be on a low sodium (salt) diet. | ||
This cookbook for Coumadin users includes 88 vegetable side dish and main course recipes - all delicious, healthy, and safe for those who need to manage their Vitamin K intake. | ||
Over 800 foods and the amount of Vitamin K they contain, listed alphabetically and also by amount. In PDF format. | ||
Find out the amount of Vitamin K in over 800 common foods in this handy paperback. |
Income from our classes, applications, and book sales goes directly to support the mission of American College of Culinary Medicine, including curriculum and conferences.
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Dinner for Two (paperback)
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CME Module 12 – Nutrition in Pregnancy – Thursday June 5, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 1 – Introduction to Culinary Medicine – Friday April 4th, 2025 9 am – 12:30 pm CST In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 1 – Introduction to Culinary Medicine – Thursday June 5, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 2 – Weight Management & Portion Control – Saturday April 5th, 2025 9 am – 12:30 pm CST In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 6 – Sodium, Potassium, and Hypertension – Friday April 4th, 2025 1 pm – 4:30 pm CST In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 7 – Carbohydrates – Saturday April 5th, 2025 1 pm – 4:30 pm CST In-person in New Orleans LA
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CME Module 5 – Protein, Amino Acids, Vegetarian Diets, and Eating Disorders: August 17, 2025 3 pm – 6:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 1 – Introduction to Culinary Medicine – September 13, 2025 12 pm – 3:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 13 – Celiac Disease – August 16, 2025 12 pm – 3:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 16 – Anti Inflammatory Diet – November 7, 2025 4 pm – 7:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 17 – IBS IBD GERD – July 18, 2025 4 pm – 7:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 3 – Fats – April 6, 2025 3 pm – 6:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 6 – Sodium, Potassium, and Renal Homeostasis – September 12, 2025 4 pm – 7:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Module 8 – The Pediatric Diet – October 18, 2025 12 pm – 3:30 pm EST via Zoom
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Weight Management & Portion Control: July 19, 2025 12 pm – 3:30 pm EST via Zoom
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