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Culinary Medicine
Articles about nutrition, integrative medicine, culinary medicine, and recipes.
Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Articles and Recipes


The Magic of Mushrooms
Discover the health and nutritional benefits of mushrooms with nutrition experts Dr. Lori A. Smolin and Mary B. Grosvenor, MS, RD, as they break down essential vitamins, gut-boosting fiber, and protective antioxidants.
4 days ago5 min read


Blueberry Oat Buckle Recipe
Shared by nutrition experts Mary B. Grosvenor, MS, RD, and Lori A. Smolin, PhD, this healthy blueberry oat buckle recipe transforms a traditional American single-layer fruit cake—where bubbling berries sink into the batter as it bakes—into a low-saturated-fat breakfast treat rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Aug 72 min read


Blueberries: Colorful and Mighty
Explore the science-backed health benefits of blueberries. Learn how their high fiber, vitamins, and anthocyanin antioxidants support your heart and brain.
Aug 54 min read


Pasta Primavera Recipe
Bursting with colorful tender-crisp vegetables, fresh basil, and a light touch of Parmesan, this dietitian-designed Pasta Primavera delivers a vibrant, fiber-rich meal at under 300 calories per serving.
Jul 202 min read


Farro Fruit Salad Recipe
This colorful Farro Fruit Salad is packed with fiber and heart-healthy ingredients, making it a delicious choice for those following a low-cholesterol, low saturated fat vegetarian lifestyle.
Jun 222 min read


Pasta: Shapes in a Healthy Diet
While often cast aside as just another high-carb food, pasta’s unique protein structure and pairing versatility make its 350-plus shapes the perfect delivery system for a healthy, nutrient-rich diet.
Jun 196 min read


Greek Salad with Orzo Recipe
This colorful Greek Salad with Orzo combines fresh vegetables, chickpeas, olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese in a light Mediterranean-inspired dish. Easy to prepare and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer meals, it delivers satisfying flavor along with fiber and heart-healthy nutrition.
Jun 182 min read


The Trend Towards Tallow
Beef tallow is making a comeback in modern kitchens, but does its natural appeal outweigh concerns about saturated fat and heart health?
Jun 125 min read


Whole Milk Banana Smoothie Recipe
Satisfy your milkshake cravings while fueling your body with a quick, five-ingredient banana smoothie packed with protein, potassium, and the surprising health benefits of whole-fat dairy.
May 282 min read


Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers with Burrata Cheese
Indulge in roasted tomatoes and peppers paired with creamy burrata. An elegant, 100-calorie appetizer by nutrition experts that's quick, easy, and impressive.
Apr 302 min read


Is Whole-Fat Dairy Healthy?
While nutrition guidelines once shunned whole-fat dairy, modern science suggests that the unique "food matrix" of full-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese may actually support heart health rather than harm it.
Apr 136 min read


Strawberry Almond Cake Recipe
Celebrate spring with this dietitian-crafted cake that balances a crackly almond crust with a protein-rich, custardy interior powered by Greek yogurt & berries.
Mar 202 min read
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