Culinary Medicine Recipe

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If you've ever been told to "eat healthier" and want healthy food to be delicious but struggle to achieve this, Dr. Sabrina Falquier delivers the diced and delectable details with evidence-based culinary medicine for real-life wellbeing.   Guest interviews about food as medicine with top chefs, doctors, healthcare visionaries and food service professionals publish on the first Wednesday of the month. As an added bonus, the podcast includes short practical "bite-size" episodes with the host in her kitchen sharing nutrition tips and easy healthy food recipes that taste good. Tune in to learn why your food choices matter and be inspired to turn great food into powerful medicine to address issues including inflammation, gut health, blood sugar and longevity. Elevating the impact of Food as Medicine, Culinary Medicine is a new evidence-based field that blends the art of food and cooking with the science of medicine to prevent and treat disease. Host, Dr. Sabrina Falquier, is a triple board-certified physician and leading culinary medicine expert. She is also bilingual in Spanish and English.   New to the show? Subscribe now and start with one of our most downloaded episodes, Episode 28 about reducing inflammation in the body, then move to Episode 3 for practical food tips on creating a balanced meal for short and long term health.   For Spanish speakers, find Medicina Culinaria on your favorite podcast platform also hosted by Dr. Falquier.  

  1. New Dietary Guidelines: A Culinary Medicine Perspective with Dr. Sabrina Falquier

    4 DAYS AGO

    New Dietary Guidelines: A Culinary Medicine Perspective with Dr. Sabrina Falquier

    The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are finally here. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier breaks down what they actually mean for real kitchens, real lives and metabolic health. Are the new guidelines a win for real food and nutrient density, or do they leave us with more questions than clarity? Join Dr. Sabrina Falquier on Culinary Medicine Recipe as she shares her expert perspective on what’s helpful, what’s missing and what deserves a closer look in the federal government’s latest nutrition guidance. Rather than rehashing food pyramids or plate graphics, this episode looks at how topics like Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF), protein prioritization, added sugars, and full-fat dairy are showing up in the conversation, and where confusion often creeps in. Dr. Falquier offers a practical, evidence-based take on the good, the bad and the messy realities of translating national guidelines into everyday eating. In this episode you’ll hear: 01:50 - When were the first dietary guidelines for Americans? 03:50 - 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines 04:30 - Why are dietary guidelines important? 05:15 - What Dr. Falquier likes about the new Dietary Guidelines. 06:10 - Dr. Falquier’s concerns about the new Dietary Guidelines. 06:35 - Protein prioritization and the fiber gap concern 09:40 - What are the Dietary Guidelines for full-fat dairy? 10:10 - Gut health and the microbiome  11:15 - Why are whole grains at the bottom of the food pyramid? 11:45 - Sugar, alcohol and sodium recommendations 13:30 - Sustainability and planetary health 14:35 - Do the new Dietary Guidelines actually empower people to use Food as Medicine? Resources & Links: Official 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Document: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/Why It's Important for Your Body to be Hydrated, Episode 5, Culinary Medicine RecipeEverything You Need to Know About Electrolytes, Episode 33, Culinary Medicine RecipeThree Easy Mocktail Recipes from Dr. Falquier, Episode 35, Culinary Medicine RecipeCredits: Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing – Will Crann Executive Producer – Esther Garfin ©2026 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, 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

    17 min
  2. Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy

    7 JAN

    Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy

    Are you struggling with low energy, unexpected weight gain, or a frustrating weight plateau? Chances are, you think you have a "slow metabolism." But the truth is, your metabolism isn't broken. It just needs a reset! Dr. Falquier reveals proven, sustainable strategies to fire up your internal engine for long-term fat loss and better energy. From the best time to eat to boost metabolism to how much protein to eat daily, this episode provides the practical, science-backed metabolic healing plan you need with simple recipes to help you succeed. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:00 - Welcome to season 3 of Culinary Medicine Recipe 1:15 - Fixing a slow metabolism 2:05 - What is metabolism? 2:45 - Metabolic health and the effect of different foods  3:45 - How to boost metabolism 4:00 - Spices as metabolic allies 5:00 - What is the best time to eat for metabolism? 5:30 - Is intermittent fasting actually good for you? 6:00 - Balanced meals with protein, fiber, healthy fats & color variety 7:00 - More muscle mass, faster metabolism 7:50 - How much protein should I eat daily? 9:00 - Easy protein recipes for a balanced meal 13:00 - Metabolism-boosting drinks 13:30 - Mindful eating 14:00 - Stress and sleep pillars of lifestyle medicine 14:50 – 7 principles to fix your metabolism   Resources Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals ·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 3 ·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier   Why It’s Important for Your Body To be Hydrated  ·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 5 ·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier   Lifestyle Medicine for a Healthier You ·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 13 ·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier Spices to Reduce Inflammation in the Body ·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 19  ·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier   Thinking of trying Dry January or decreasing your alcohol consumption throughout the year, find a substitute non-alcoholic drink at the sober superstore & marketplace for non-alcoholic beverages, proofnomore. Alternative Food Network gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase using this link. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter.   To become a podcast supporter, click here. 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, 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

    17 min
  3. How to Host Without the Hangover: Dr. Falquier’s 3 Party-Ready Mocktails

    19/11/2025

    How to Host Without the Hangover: Dr. Falquier’s 3 Party-Ready Mocktails

    Ready to sip something delicious and good for you? Dr. Falquier explains how to make three healthy mocktails that are full of flavor and natural ingredients: a Jamaica (Hibiscus) Lime Spritzer, Strawberry Basil Sparkler and Mint Mojito Refresher. These refreshing non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for holiday entertaining, Dry January, or anytime you want to feel great while you sip.   This episode is also available in video on the Alternative Food Network Youtube channel. For ready-made non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, check out ProofNoMore Alternative Food Network gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase using this link. Credits: Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing – Will Crann Executive Producer – Esther Garfin ©2025 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, 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

    5 min
  4. Why 'Eat Less, Move More' Is Failing You: What Doctors Aren't Taught About Nutrition

    05/11/2025

    Why 'Eat Less, Move More' Is Failing You: What Doctors Aren't Taught About Nutrition

    Did you know most doctors receive almost no formal training in nutrition? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier sits down with internal medicine specialist, Dr. Thomas Carter, and third year medical student, Megan Roach, for an honest conversation about how much nutrition has been taught in medical school and what that means for patient care. Together, they compare experiences, share insights from both generations of medicine, and discuss why culinary medicine is helping bridge the knowledge gap.   In this episode you’ll hear: 1:00 – How much nutrition is taught in medical school? 8:20 – Why Dr. Carter agreed to be a guest on this episode 10:00 – Nutrition education in medical school: Megan Roach’s perspective as a medical student 13:00 – Culinary medicine workshops in medical school 14:20 – Food as medicine 15:00 – What every medical student should learn about nutrition 17:00 – The challenge of speaking with patients about nutrition 19:30 – What Dr. Carter wishes he knew about nutrition 21:00 – How do you talk to a patient about nutrition? 26:45 – How to give nutrition advice in short appointments 31:30 – Nutrition training: The hope for future doctors Referenced in the episode: Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician TraineesMedicina Culinaria podcast in SpanishBuy Me a CoffeeCredits: Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing – Will Crann Executive Producer – Esther Garfin ©2025 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, 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

    37 min
  5. Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes!

    01/10/2025

    Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes!

    From hydration to nerve function, discover the crucial role electrolytes play in keeping us healthy and energized. Dr. Sabrina Falquier breaks down what electrolytes are, how they work, and why they're essential for our bodies. Plus learn what foods contain electrolytes and how to make your own simple electrolyte drink at home. Whether you're an athlete, constantly on the go, or just someone looking to improve your overall well-being, this is for you! In this episode you’ll hear: 0:40 – What are electrolytes? 1:00 – How do we lose electrolytes? 1:45 – What’s in electrolyte powder and drinks? 2:35 - Who can benefit from added electrolytes? 3:15 – What foods have electrolytes? 4:30 – How to make electrolyte water? Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin ©2025 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, 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

    6 min
  6. Chefs Who are Creatively Transforming School Nutrition

    03/09/2025

    Chefs Who are Creatively Transforming School Nutrition

    In the U.S., nearly one in five children are living with obesity, and over a quarter of adolescents aged twelve to nineteen are prediabetic. Shockingly, only two percent of children meet the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, and over thirteen million children live in food insecure households. This means that school meals are often the most reliable and nutritious food they get each day. In this episode, we hear from three innovative chefs working in school nutrition who are transforming the school cafeteria. They share what goes into creating delicious and nutritious school lunch programs that set children up for success, even under tight budgets and strict guidelines. This is a must listen if you’re in school nutrition or are curious about school lunch programs.       In this episode you’ll hear: 1:20 – Why are school food programs so important? 3:30 – Chef Rebecca Polson’s story 4:20 – Chef Jason Hull’s story 6:15 – Chef Taylor Thompson’s story 8:30 – What criteria are used to create school lunch recipes? 12:10 – What is the National School Lunch Program in America? 16:00 – Scratch cooking, speed scratch cooking and heat & serve 21:35 – What are the chefs’ biggest challenges? 22:40 – Where do schools source their food? 30:30 – School food policy 31:45 – K-12 recipe development with Pacific Coast Producers 34:10 – Surprise favorite recipes for the kids 36:30 – Food tips for busy families Thank you to our sponsor, Pacific Coast Producers. References: Culinary Institute of America’s Healthy Kids CollaborativeNational School Lunch ProgramCredits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM  Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin   ©2025 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, 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

    45 min
  7. From Marine to Chef: Suhan Lee’s Culinary Journey

    06/08/2025

    From Marine to Chef: Suhan Lee’s Culinary Journey

    In this inspiring episode, Dr. Falquier is joined by Chef Suhan Lee, whose incredible journey takes us from his injuries in the Marine Corps to his creativity in the kitchen. Chef Suhan turned his passion for health and healing IBS into the creation of allergen friendly sauces. His story is one of transformation, innovation and purpose.   In this episode you’ll hear: 2:00 – What happened to Chef Suhan after he was injured in the Marine Corps? 4:30 – How do antibiotics affect the microbiome? 6:15 – From being in the military to becoming a chef 7:30 – The health story behind Get Saucy 9:30 – How Chef Suhan created an allergen friendly Tikka Masala 13:15 – Save time in the kitchen 15:30 – What is an auto-immune protocol? 17:10 – The goal of culinary medicine Website link: https://getsaucy.com/ Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin   ©2025 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, 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

    21 min
  8. Why Can't My Doctor Prescribe Groceries? The Payment Barrier in Food as Medicine

    04/06/2025

    Why Can't My Doctor Prescribe Groceries? The Payment Barrier in Food as Medicine

    Chef and PhD Public Health Nutritionist, Dr. Deborah Kennedy, joins Dr. Falquier to explore the evolving role of food as medicine programs in healthcare, what current financial structures support these programs and what funding mechanisms need to change. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply passionate about nutrition and wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into what systemic shifts are necessary to make nutrition-based healthcare more accessible and sustainable. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:50 – Difference between food as medicine and culinary medicine 5:45 – What happens when medically tailored meals or produce prescriptions come to an end? 6:45 – How can culinary medicine outcomes be measured to show clinical and cost effectiveness? 11:00 – Who’s funding food prescriptions, medically tailored meals and nutrition education? 16:45 – Are there food as medicine programs outside the U.S.? 23:00 – Who pays for culinary medicine coaching? 24:30 – The future of culinary medicine 28:00 – Book series: Culinary Medicine From Clinic to Kitchen 31:00 – Dr. Kennedy’s Food Coach Academy Resource Health Affairs Journal, April 2025 I Food, Nutrition & Health Credits: Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing – Will Crann Executive Producer – Esther Garfin ©2025 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, 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

    34 min
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If you've ever been told to "eat healthier" and want healthy food to be delicious but struggle to achieve this, Dr. Sabrina Falquier delivers the diced and delectable details with evidence-based culinary medicine for real-life wellbeing.   Guest interviews about food as medicine with top chefs, doctors, healthcare visionaries and food service professionals publish on the first Wednesday of the month. As an added bonus, the podcast includes short practical "bite-size" episodes with the host in her kitchen sharing nutrition tips and easy healthy food recipes that taste good. Tune in to learn why your food choices matter and be inspired to turn great food into powerful medicine to address issues including inflammation, gut health, blood sugar and longevity. Elevating the impact of Food as Medicine, Culinary Medicine is a new evidence-based field that blends the art of food and cooking with the science of medicine to prevent and treat disease. Host, Dr. Sabrina Falquier, is a triple board-certified physician and leading culinary medicine expert. She is also bilingual in Spanish and English.   New to the show? Subscribe now and start with one of our most downloaded episodes, Episode 28 about reducing inflammation in the body, then move to Episode 3 for practical food tips on creating a balanced meal for short and long term health.   For Spanish speakers, find Medicina Culinaria on your favorite podcast platform also hosted by Dr. Falquier.  

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  • Channel
    Alternative Food Network
  • Creator
    Dr. Sabrina Falquier I Culinary Medicine Expert & Triple Board-Certified MD: Science-Backed Healthy Cooking
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Alternative Food Network Inc.
  • Show Website
    Culinary Medicine Recipe
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