Topic: Brain Health
Participants will explore the importance of brain health while learning, cooking, and enjoying foods that support cognitive function and help prevent disease. This session focuses on brain-boosting breakfasts and features insights from The Alzheimer’s Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age by Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.
The class is part of the Culinary Medicine Program presented by physician and chef Dr. Michelle Hauser, in collaboration with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine is a growing medical specialty that empowers individuals to improve their health through evidence-based practices in nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, detoxification, and social connection.
Key Principles of Lifestyle Medicine:
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Holistic Approach: Considers physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
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Evidence-Based: Grounded in scientific research and clinical practice.
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Patient Empowerment: Encourages active participation in lifestyle change.
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Focus on Chronic Diseases: Targets conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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Six Pillars: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress Management, Social Connections, and Substance Use Cessation.
Benefits include reduced risk of chronic illness, improved quality of life, lower healthcare costs, and enhanced well-being.
Join the class to learn, cook, and share in health, happiness, and great food!