Culinary Skills for Clinical Impact
Culinary medicine represents an integration of culinary arts and medicine that applies practical knowledge and skills to improve food and nutrition-related health. This approach combines the expertise of chefs, physicians, dietitians, and other health professionals to offer health-promoting and enjoyable culinary experiences as a component of clinical care. Through engaging culinary experiences and our technology platform, we help medical practices enhance patient engagement and care satisfaction, improve condition management, and promote overall health and well-being.
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to elevate your culinary medicine skills! Led by a duo expert culinary dietitians, you’ll learn how to translate nutrition education into actionable, engaging food experiences for diverse audiences. The session begins with an overview of culinary medicine fundamentals, followed by a kitchen orientation and safety review. In small groups, you’ll prepare and taste three recipes with real-time guidance on teaching different populations. A Q&A and discussion will wrap up the session, providing insights to enhance your teaching or build a culinary medicine program. Connect, learn, and grow in a fun, collaborative environment!
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing three healthful recipes, applying culinary techniques that emphasize nutrition and flavor, while fostering confidence in cooking for diverse audiences.
- Plan high-impact culinary medicine experiences tailored to various community needs.
- Identify effective teaching strategies and engagement techniques that encourage active participation and learning.
