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 medicine
3:30 – What is culinary medicine?
4:45 – How is culinary medicine related to food as medicine?
9:00 – Food insecurity and food anxiety
14:20 – Can culinary medicine fit into a doctor’s exam room visit?
18:30 – Culinary medicine curriculum for medical students and undergraduate students
23:30 – Dr. Essel’s work at payer, Elevance Health
28:05 – Produce prescriptions
29:00 – Medically tailored groceries and medically tailored meals
30:45 – Dr. Essel’s favorite meal

Short "bite-size" practical nutrition tips in English and Spanish coming Wednesday January 17/24.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2024 Alternative Food Network Inc.

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Si alguien te ha dicho que tienes que comer más saludable y quieres comer sano y gozar comidas deliciosas, este podcast, “Culinary Medicine Recipe", es para ti.

Escucha para aprender porque tu comida es importante, y cómo puedes preparar platillos deliciosos que se vuelven en medicinas poderosas para tu cuerpo.

Nuevos episodios disponibles el tercer miércoles de cada mes a partir del próximo 17 de enero del 2024

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Wondering why we made the switch from "Doctors+" to "Culinary Medicine Recipe"? Let us fill you in on the delicious details in this special episode with the founder of Alternative Food Network, Esther Garfin, and host of the series, Dr. Sabrina Falquier! Plus hear about the special addition for all you Spanish speakers out there!

New guest interview episodes available the first Wednesday of each month starting January 3, 2024.

New mini episodes with practical nutrition tips in English and Spanish narrated by Dr. Falquier available the third Wednesday of each month starting January 17, 2024.

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Is there a better way to prevent and treat chronic diseases? The concept of lifestyle medicine is explored in this episode with renowned lifestyle medicine expert Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM. We discuss how lifestyle medicine approaches can improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and create sustainable healthy habits.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:30 - What is lifestyle medicine?
4:20 – The pillars of lifestyle medicine.
6:15 – Does the general public currently have access to lifestyle medicine?
7:00 – Fee for service medicine vs other reimbursement mechanisms.
11:00 – Lifestyle medicine, health equity and chronic stress.
15:50 – What does ‘food as medicine’ really mean?
19:30 – What are the Blue Zones?
21:15 – The Blue Zones Wellbeing Institute.
24:15 – Easy-to-remember tip to lower cholesterol.
26:10 – What does a lifestyle medicine practice look like?
30:45 – Dr. Shurney’s professional journey.
36:30 – Is lifestyle medicine the future?
38:30 – Dr. Shurney’s favorite meals.

As Referenced in episode:
https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/well-being/
https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Dr. Falquier has the privilege of interviewing Dr. Sheila Patel, a board certified family physician and an expert in Ayurveda who has served as Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global. Dr. Patel shares her insights into Ayurveda, how it promotes well-being and balance, and delves into the concept of the “six tastes of life”. Discover the unique qualities and benefits associated with each taste, and how to incorporate them into your diet for optimal health.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 - What is Ayurveda?
10:30 - Dr. Patel’s professional journey that led to integrating Ayurveda in her medical practice and working at the Chopra Center.
15:45 - How do other physicians respond to Dr. Patel’s work?
17:25 - What is the rationale for Ayurveda from a science perspective?
19:45 - Ayurveda for digestion, sleep, stress management.
25:45 - The six tastes of life in Ayurveda.
39:30 - Dr. Patel’s work with Chopra Global & Civana Wellness Resort & Spa.
46:10 - How you can learn more about Ayurveda.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Referenced in the episode: https://chopra.com/

In this episode, dermatologist Phillip Lee, MD, chats with Dr. Falquier how the foods we put into our bodies can affect our skin. They discuss the different foods that can help promote better skin health, as well as lifestyle changes you can make to prevent skin problems from occurring. Topics include anti-aging, collagen, acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Tune in to learn how nutrition can be the key to unlocking beautiful, glowing skin.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:45 – What food choices are helpful to treat acne?
9:40 – Tips to lower inflammation and flares for eczema/atopic dermatitis & psoriasis.
19:40 – Microbiome/gut-skin axis.
20:30 – What is rosacea and what foods exacerbate it?
27:30 – UV light and sun protection; What SPF is recommended?
35:40 – Anti-aging – can diet affect wrinkles?
42:50 – Other lifestyle choice that can affect skin aging.
46:00 – Probiotics and prebiotics for skin health
52:20 – Is collagen all hype or can topical and oral collagen be effective?

Guest link: https://www.dermartsla.com/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Pulmonologist and integrative medicine practitioner, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, discusses various lung issues such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and what to eat & drink to improve respiratory function, including for Covid and flu. She explains current medical literature about integrative lung care, and also shares her personal cancer journey and how she found mindfulness to be a powerful tool in her healing process. Dr. Liang leads a guided mindfulness practice and 4-7-8 breathing exercise for listeners towards the end of the episode.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 - What is a pulmonologist?
2:30 - Difference between complementary v. integrative medicine
3:45 - Integrative medicine for the lungs.
7:45 - Medical literature about integrative lung care.
9:00 - Mindfulness, yoga, breath work, acupressure.
14:10 - Food as medicine for lung conditions.
17:45 - What to eat & drink to improve respiratory function, including for Covid and flu.
24:10 - Dairy and the lungs.
26:15 - Gut-lung microbiome.
29:00 - Group visits in pulmonary care.
31:00 - Impact of Dr. Liang’s personal cancer experience on her present day practice.
34:50 - Benefits of mindfulness practice for lung cancer.
36:20 – Short mindfulness practice with 4-7-8 breathing.
42:10 - Vaping, joints and e-cigarettes - is there one that’s safer for lungs?

Referenced in the episode:

• https://awakenbreath.org/
• https://www.mindfulhealthcarecollective.com/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28569578/
• https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/mindfulness.pdf
• https://www.mindful.org/a-12-minute-4-7-8-breathing-meditation/
• https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/integrative-medicine.pdf

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Diabetes is a serious condition that can have a major impact on a person’s health and quality of life. But it’s not all bad news. In this episode, Dr. Falquier discusses with Catherine Chan, PhD, lifestyle changes and patterns of eating that have been shown to lower risk and benefit people with diabetes. Whether you’re looking to reduce your risk of diabetes or better manage an existing diagnosis, this episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll hear:

1:30 – Difference between type 1 & type 2 diabetes
4:30 – What is prediabetes?
5:10 – Diabetes prevention programs
8:30 – Diabetes statistics
10:15 – Health consequences of diabetes
13:00 – Is diabetes risk genetic?
14:00 – Nutrition transition – Diabetes increase in immigrant and indigenous communities.
18:45 – Patterns of eating that benefit people with diabetes.
30:30 – Concerns over low carb and keto diet
35:00 – What is insulin resistance?
38:30 – The good news
40:30 – Can you just take a pill and eat whatever you want?
44:15 – What is culinary medicine?
46:00 – Sugar substitutes
50:00 – How to change eating behaviors for the better?

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Dr. Nishi Bhopal, a board certified expert in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine, explains what integrative psychiatry is and how it can be used to treat mental health issues such as depression. She provides insights on how to integrate different treatment approaches including both conventional and evidence-based complementary and alternative treatments such as nutrition and lifestyle modifications to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:40 – What is integrated vs. integrative psychiatry?
3:25 – How Dr. Bhopal got into integrative psychiatry.
4:40 – The gut-brain axis.
7:40 – Recent study about the serotonin theory of depression and the role of SSRIs.
10:15 – Dr. Bhopal’s approach with her patients.
14:10 – Dr. Bhopal’s food suggestions – what, when & how to eat.
20:55 – Dr. Bhopal’s advice when a patient is overwhelmed.
22:50 – SMART goals.
24:00 – Tools in the integrative psychiatry tool box.
26:25 – The use of supplements in depression treatment plans.
29:15 – Suggested resources.

As Referenced in episode:

• Pacific Integrative Psych: https://pacificintegrativepsych.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@IntraBalance
• SMART Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/goal-setting-psychology/
• Memorial Sloan Kettering – About Herbs: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs/search

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

This episode delves into the fascinating world of fasting for health and longevity. Fasting has been practiced for centuries across various cultures and religions but recent scientific research has shed light on its potential for longevity and increasing healthspan. Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of L-Nutra, shares the latest scientific findings that highlight how the fasting mimicking diet can promote cellular rejuvenation, enhance metabolic function, and potentially extend lifespan.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 – Difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged/periodic fasting.
5:00 – Autophagy & cellular rejuvenation.
6:30 – Fasting mimicking diet.
13:30 – Health benefits of a fasting mimicking diet.
21:20 – Therapeutic fasting nutrition for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and auto-immune diseases. 25:20 – Why fasting mimicking is not a fad diet.
30:10 – What happens after the fast?
34:20 – Who should not do the fasting mimicking approach?
35:15 – Any insurance coverage?
37:15 –12 hour circadian fasting.

References:

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Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.