Culinary Medicine: Maximizing Flavor for Healthy Cooking | Deborah Kennedy, PhD
Meet Dr. Deborah Kennedy, author of the book, Culinary Medicine From Clinic to Kitchen: A Hands-on Guide to Transforming Nutrition Guidelines into Cooking Skills – Maximizing Flavor
What if the healthiest food you could eat also became the most delicious food you crave?
On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book Culinary Medicine From Clinic to Kitchen: A Hands-on Guide to Transforming Nutrition Guidelines into Cooking Skills – Maximizing Flavor.
Dr. Deborah Kennedy is a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry, a chef, and the founder of The Food Coach Academy. She’s the force behind five groundbreaking books in the Culinary Medicine series. Her work combines the science of nutrition with the real-world skills of healthy cooking—making her a leading expert in the food as medicine movement.
In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to turn healthy eating into a flavorful, sustainable lifestyle. If you’re someone who wants to eat better—but doesn’t want to give up taste—you’re going to love this conversation.
Dr. Deb shares practical ways to reduce sugar and salt while maximizing flavor, how to make vegetables craveable, and what it means to practice culinary medicine in your own kitchen.
You’ll also hear the story behind her book series, how her personal health scare shaped her mission, and the single best way to help your family eat better without a fight.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE:
This episode is for men and women who want to take control of their health by improving what they eat—without giving up flavor or fun in the kitchen.
- You’re 50 or older and want to use culinary medicine and healthy cooking techniques to feel better and live longer.
- You’re tired of processed foods, hidden chemicals, and wondering what’s actually healthy.
- You’re ready to cook at home more but need guidance on how to make healthy eating taste amazing.
FREE GIFT FROM THE AUTHOR:
Click here to download Dr. Deb’s 10 Flavor Tips to Transform Healthy Food into Craveable Food.
GET THE BOOK:
If you're serious about using food as medicine and want to make healthy cooking something you actually look forward to, Dr. Deb’s book is a must-have. It’s packed with proven techniques, smart strategies, and easy-to-use skills that will help you and your family eat better—starting with your very next meal.
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