Food is finally being recognized as an essential part of medicine in institutions and kitchens across the United States. In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring welcomes Dr. David Eisenberg, a Harvard-trained physician, pioneer of culinary medicine, and founder of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative—for an in-depth conversation on the Food is Medicine movement.
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Topics include:
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Dr. Eisenberg's journey from baker's son to physician and integrative medicine leader
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The creation of Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives and the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
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How teaching kitchens are being scaled across hospitals, schools, and workplaces
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The research proving their impact on patient outcomes and lifestyle change
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National policy advances and nutrition competencies for medical education
00:00 – Introduction: Eat, Move, Think Better
00:30 – Welcome to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring
02:00 – Dr. Eisenberg's personal story: From bakers' son to doctor
09:00 – Early experiences in China: Acupuncture, tai chi, and culinary lessons
13:30 – Founding Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives
15:40 – The birth of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
19:55 – Pilot studies: Teaching kitchens as laboratories for health
25:00 – The COVID pivot: From in-person kitchens to virtual learning
29:20 – Scaling impact: Teaching kitchens as broadcast studios
30:30 – Food is Medicine movement and national policy advances
36:40 – Nutrition competencies for medical education
41:50 – Challenges and future of implementation in medical schools
45:37 – Dr. Eisenberg's personal wisdom: Teach children to cook
47:41 – Closing reflections and gratitude
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