What is Culinary Medicine?

Culinary Medicine is an evidence-based field that blends nutrition and culinary sciences to help patients maintain health and prevent and treat diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and more.

What is the Culinary Medicine Program?

The Culinary Medicine Program is a comprehensive course designed for health enthusiasts and professionals. By merging scientific nutrition education with practical cooking techniques, this program empowers participants to use food-based interventions to help prevent and manage chronic diseases. With a focus on hands-on experience, it provides valuable tools to integrate nutrition into daily care, offering a unique approach to health and wellness through the power of food.

Package Details:

What's Covered in This Program?

  • Whole-Food Plant Based Diet

    Explore the key pillar for creating diverse, nutrient-rich meals that promote health and wellness while discovering how it distinguishes itself from other nutritional strategies.

  • Nutritional Essentials

    Understand the role of nutrients in the body and how they interact with one another for optimal health.

  • Culinary Skills Development

    Learn kitchen basics such as knife skills and safety, along with various cooking techniques that affect the nutritional value and bioavailability of food, all while creating mouth-watering, healthy dishes.

  • Chronic Disease Management

    Examine the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases, tailoring your coaching strategies to individual genetics, lifestyle, and conditions to foster practical, sustainable lifestyle changes in patients.

  • Patient Coaching

    Master techniques to engage and support patients, fostering a collaborative approach to health management.

  • Sustainable Diet Planning

    Equip yourself with tools to guide patients in making long-term dietary changes that promote both sustainability and wellness.

Methodology:

This programme uses a combination of training aids and methods such as:

  • Shared-Medical Appointment: Participants will engage with lifestyle medicine physicians and culinary medicine professionals to exchange ideas and deepen their understanding of nutrition and health. This collaborative environment fosters dynamic discussions that enhance learning and inspire innovative approaches to patient care.

  • Hands-On Approach: Experience the joy of cooking healthy and delicious meals, making it easier to guide your patients. Engaging in hands-on activities in a teaching kitchen enhances learning and empowers coaches to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

  • Integrated Learning Teams: The classroom encourages collaboration between patients and health professionals through mixed teams. Participants work in small groups to practice skills, with chronic disease patients providing valuable insights. This dynamic setting fosters the exchange of ideas, allowing coaches to refine their skills and develop sustainable solutions for patient care. Peer learning creates a supportive atmosphere where everyone benefits from shared experiences and perspectives.

  • Flipped Classroom Model: This course operates on a flipped classroom model, where participants are required to watch videos and read materials before attending class. As a result, the in-class experience is entirely hands-on and interactive, allowing for deeper engagement and practical application.

Modules

COURSE INTRODUCTION
MODULE 1: WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED DIET
MODULE 2 - THE NUTRIENTS
MODULE 3 - THE DIET FLIPS
MODULE 4 - CULINARY SKILLS PART 1
MODULE 5 - CULINARY SKILLS PART 2
MODULE 6: COOKING SESSION
MODULE 7 - CULINARY MEDICINE COACHING
MODULE 8: NUTRITION-RELATED DISEASES I
MODULE 9: NUTRITION-RELATED DISEASES II
MODULE 10 - NUTRITION-RELATED DISEASES III
MODULE 11 - FAD AND DETOX DIETS
MODULE 12 - PLANNING AND TRANSITIONING


Program Duration:

Online Module

Date: Within a Year (or to be completed before taking Professional Exam)

Time: Self-Paced

Location: Online Platform

 

Hands-on Cooking Workshop


Date: 
10th - 13th Apr 2025 (Thu to Sun) 



Time: 9AM – 5PM (MST)

Location: UCSI University KL


Limited Spots Available!

Take a proactive step towards making impactful changes in your patient's health through culinary medicine. Don’t wait – spaces are filling up fast!

Who should attend?

How can this program help you?

  • Professional Edge: Stand out in your field with a tools that complements your existing expertise in health, nutrition, or culinary arts.

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical, interactive cooking labs where you apply what you learn immediately.

  • Collaborate: Engaging with like-minded professionals, culinary experts, and chronic disease patients broadens your understanding of real-life situations and fosters creativity, enabling you to develop effective, patient-friendly solutions.

  • Resource Access: Gain exclusive access to ongoing support and materials that will help you continue to learn and grow after the course.

Normal Price: USD 1,200 / RM 5,520

Scholarship Waiver: USD 370 / RM 1,702

Register Now: USD 830 / RM 3,818
(HRD Corp Claimable)


Put your knowledge into action today!

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Details:

Date: June

Time: To Be Confirmed

Location: UCSI University KL

Contact Karen at +60 10-666 1043 

for More Details.


Includes:

Who Should Take This Exam?

The exam is open to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Health Practitioners

    Physicians, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Health Coaches

    Individuals with formal certification in health coaching.

  • Chefs

    Professional chefs with relevant culinary certification.

Culinary Medicine Academy

In Affiliation with the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine