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@healthmeetsfood.com”
This in-person programming will be held at:
This in-person programming will be held at:
Corewell Health Lifestyle Medicine Teaching Kitchen
Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
There will be no virtual option for this date. Delving into obesity indicators, the understanding of caloric density and portion control, and reviews of the literature behind weight loss and maintenance, this course will help the clinician understand practical and realistic approaches to weight management. For more information, please email LifestyleMedicine@SpectrumHealth.org or call (616) 486.0385 |
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Fats: In 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. |
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We present an outline of the Mediterranean diet and examine recent sources and studies examining its effectiveness in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We discuss the nine points of the Mediterranean diet and explore the ways the Mediterranean diet can be translated for the American kitchen using familiar recipes. |
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This module explores each of the three macronutrients in depth; from food sources to structure and function to contribution to health. |
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This module focuses on individual vitamins and key minerals that are essential for good growth, maintenance, and repair of the body. Participants will learn the food sources for vitamins and minerals and how best to preserve them while preparing recipes. Particular focus will be on sodium's role in flavor development and perception. In the kitchen we will explore flavor building and balancing techniques that do not rely on salt. |
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This module introduces participants to the gastrointestinal tract, its organs and their key functions. We also follow a meal from mouth to anus to see how the nutrients are digested, absorbed, and metabolized. |
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This module looks at the science of cooking and ingredient functions. Participants will gain an understanding of how to determine appropriate ingredient substitutions based on functions and modification goals without a loss in product quality, texture, or taste. |
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This module describes how including more plants in a dish can directly impact both customer satisfaction and the bottom line. We will discuss calorie density and its impact on portion size; nutrient density and its impact on health, satiety, and portion size; and explore the impact of plant-forward cuisine on ecology/global warming. In the kitchen we will prepare multiple versions of familiar recipes to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. |
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In this module attendees will learn about the relationship between foods, advanced glycation end products, free radicals, and inflammation. We will review the evidence of the role of inflammation in heart disease, stroke, COPD, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and kidney failure, as well as the inflammatory pathways and where food fits in it. We will explore the role of different cooking techniques on the development of the advanced glycation end products and free radicals and describe alternate cooking methods. |
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This module focuses on techniques for cooking for food allergies or intolerances. This module explores common plant phytochemicals, genetically modified foods, and common preservatives in immune and metabolic health, environmental impressions, and economic impact. Programming covers hidden and little-known sources of allergens. |
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This module focuses on techniques for cooking for food allergies or intolerances. This module explores common plant phytochemicals, genetically modified foods, and common preservatives in immune and metabolic health, environmental impressions, and economic impact. Programming covers hidden and little-known sources of allergens. |
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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. |
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The Pediatric Diet: A Family Approach to Healthy Children: We 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. |
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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. |
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Celiac Disease: This 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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This in-person programming will be held as part of Health meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference
Prince Georges Community College
There will be no virtual option for this date. |
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This in-person programming will be held as part of Health meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference
Prince Georges Community College
There will be no virtual option for this date. |
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