Culinary Medicine Kitchen
Designed to empower patients and the community with practical skills for preparing healthy, affordable meals that support wellness and help manage chronic illnesses.
Advancing culinary medicine
The kitchen features eight cooking stations and state-of-the-art technology that will allow health care professionals, students and community members to gain hands-on learning experience in culinary medicine, a new field that blends culinary skills, nutrition and medical science.
Our focus
We are proud to integrate the evidence-based Culinary Medicine Curriculum from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), which emphasizes
- Whole-food, plant-based nutrition
- Hands-on learning
- The role of nutrition in treating, reversing and preventing chronic disease.
What we plan to offer
1
Classes for patients and caregivers
Learn to prepare meals that fit your specific health goals, such as managing diabetes, heart disease, or weight.
2
Cooking skills workshops
Discover techniques like meal planning, reducing food waste, and making quick, healthy meals on a budget.
3
Community events
Engage in interactive demonstrations and themed cooking nights focusing on cultural cuisines and healthy eating practices.
4
Professional education
Culinary medicine classes for health care providers, including medical students and professionals, to equip them with tools to better counsel patients on dietary choices.
Connect with us
If you're interested in collaborating with us, sponsoring, or participating in future events, please fill out our interest survey.