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Culinary Medicine Recipe

Culinary Medicine Recipe

By: Dr. Sabrina Falquier I Culinary Medicine Expert & Triple Board-Certified MD: Science-Backed Healthy Cooking
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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.Alternative Food Network Inc. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • New Dietary Guidelines: A Culinary Medicine Perspective with Dr. Sabrina Falquier

    New Dietary Guidelines: A Culinary Medicine Perspective with Dr. Sabrina Falquier
    Feb 4 2026
    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 Recipe
    • Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes, Episode 33, Culinary Medicine Recipe
    • Three Easy Mocktail Recipes from Dr. Falquier, Episode 35, Culinary Medicine Recipe
    Credits:
    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
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    17 mins
  • Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy

    Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy
    Jan 7 2026
    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 Recipe1:15 - Fixing a slow metabolism2:05 - What is metabolism?2:45 - Metabolic health and the effect of different foods 3:45 - How to boost metabolism4:00 - Spices as metabolic allies5:00 - 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 variety7:00 - More muscle mass, faster metabolism7:50 - How much protein should I eat daily?9:00 - Easy protein recipes for a balanced meal13:00 - Metabolism-boosting drinks13:30 - Mindful eating14:00 - Stress and sleep pillars of lifestyle medicine14:50 – 7 principles to fix your metabolism ResourcesHealthy 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. FalquierSpices 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.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Lower cholesterol naturally, Reverse heart disease, Health, Inflammation, Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Turmeric benefits , Cortisol Stress, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), ROI of Food as Medicine programs, Healthcare cost reduction, Prevention nutrition, Culinary medicine program curriculum for hospitals, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition interventions
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    17 mins
  • How to Host Without the Hangover: Dr. Falquier’s 3 Party-Ready Mocktails

    How to Host Without the Hangover: Dr. Falquier’s 3 Party-Ready Mocktails
    Nov 19 2025
    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.

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    Credits:
    Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing – Will Crann
    Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.

    Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Lower cholesterol naturally, Reverse heart disease, Health, Inflammation, Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Turmeric benefits , Cortisol Stress, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), ROI of Food as Medicine programs, Healthcare cost reduction, Prevention nutrition, Culinary medicine program curriculum for hospitals, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition interventions
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    5 mins
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