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
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