Unveiling Culinary Medicine with Dr. Kofi Essel

Who better to help launch this series about culinary medicine than the brilliant pediatrician, professor and food as medicine program director, Dr. Kofi Essel. From produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals to the impact of food choices on overall well-being, prepare to be inspired and educated on the delicious path to health. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a nutrition enthusiast, or someone passionate about fostering a healthier community, this episode is your guide to a new era of wellness. In this episode you’ll hear:2:20 – Dr. Essel on why it’s important to have a podcast about culinary medicine3:30 – What is culinary medicine?4:45 – How is culinary medicine related to food as medicine?9:00 – Food insecurity and food anxiety14:20 – Can culinary medicine fit into a doctor’s exam room visit?18:30 – Culinary medicine curriculum for medical students and undergraduate students23:30 – Dr. Essel’s work at payer, Elevance Health28:05 – Produce prescriptions29:00 – Medically tailored groceries and medically tailored meals30:45 – Dr. Essel’s favorite mealShort "bite-size" practical nutrition tips in English and Spanish coming Wednesday January 17/24.Credits:Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin©2024 Alternative Food Network Inc.Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Health and Wellness Podcasting, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights