Brain Health Culinary Medicine Class
This class focuses on brain health and cognitive function through hands-on cooking, food demonstrations, and shared meals featuring recipes designed to support brain health and help prevent disease. The session highlights the importance of a nourishing, brain-healthy breakfast.
Participants will be introduced to a science-based approach 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 a Culinary Medicine program developed by physician and chef Michelle Hauser in partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine is a medical specialty that empowers individuals to take control of their health using evidence-based tools such as sleep, nutrition, movement, detoxification, social connection, and stress management to prevent disease, promote wellness, and in some cases, reverse chronic illness.
Key Principles of Lifestyle Medicine:
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Holistic Approach: Addresses the whole person, including physical, mental, emotional, and social factors that influence health
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Evidence-Based: Based on scientific research and clinical trials
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Patient Empowerment: Encourages active participation in lifestyle change and progress tracking
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Focus on Chronic Disease: Targets conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
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Nutrition
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Physical Activity
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Sleep
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Stress Management
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Social Connections
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Substance Use Cessation
Benefits of Lifestyle Medicine:
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Reduced risk of chronic disease
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Improved quality of life
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Lower healthcare costs
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Enhanced overall well-being
Guests are invited to join this engaging and educational experience to share in health, happiness, and great food.