AOHC Encore 2024-301 Part 1: Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine: Important Connections for Workplace Health

301 Part 1: Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine: Important Connections for Workplace Health

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The video transcript is from a session on culinary medicine and its applications in the workplace setting. Dr. Nathan Jones welcomed participants to the two-part session where various speakers discussed the importance of culinary medicine, lifestyle interventions, and the benefits of healthy eating. The speakers emphasized the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and the significance of lifestyle modifications in promoting wellness. They discussed the approach of culinary medicine, teaching medical students about nutrition and cooking skills, focusing on the Mediterranean diet, protein swaps, and flavor enhancements while reducing fats, sugars, and salts. The importance of providing simple, practical advice to patients for making healthier food choices, such as incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and plant-based foods, was highlighted. Examples, like creating healthy bowls and nutritious smoothies, were shared to inspire better eating habits. The session emphasized empowering individuals to take charge of their health through mindful eating and making nutritious food choices. Attendees were encouraged to utilize resources and techniques shared to promote healthier lifestyles and prevent disease.

Keywords

culinary medicine

workplace setting

lifestyle interventions

healthy eating

nutrition

chronic diseases prevention

Mediterranean diet

protein swaps

flavor enhancements

mindful eating