THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University and Louisiana State University Health Science Center – N.O. School of Medicine partnered to host the annual Culinary Medicine Program at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute for the sixth year in a row. The program, sponsored by Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Thibodaux Regional Health System, ran July 1-12.
11 third-year medical students from LSUHSC New Orleans elected to enroll in the culinary medicine course. Taught by instructors from Nicholls’ Chef John Folse Culinary Institute and didactic program in dietetics, the two-week culinary medicine program introduced evidence-based nutrition and culinary skills the future physicians can integrate into their practices.
Students participated in a morning lecture focused on a variety of topics that highlighted the role of food in preventing and managing disease. Following the lecture, students put their knowledge to use preparing recipes that highlight the lecture points. After food preparation, the students and instructors will enjoy the meal together, discussing the merits of the dishes in taste and health. The program is designed to focus heavily on how the students can take what they learn to build a foundation for treating and teaching future patients.
This year’s program focused on a variety of topics including plant-based diets, proteins, altered texture diets, the role of dietary fat in health, the inflammatory cascade, cardiovascular health and more.
About Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Founded by Dr. Craig Walker in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South is a world-leader in preventing, detecting and treating cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. CIS offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program with expert physicians trained in many specialties. CIS has earned international acclaim as a pioneer of research, development and education, as well as an innovator in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. With a dedicated team of more than 1,075 team members, CIS provides comprehensive cardiovascular care at 21 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi, with 11 telemedicine programs. CIS remains at the forefront of technology, providing the highest-quality, compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for 40 years of excellence. For more information about CIS, visit www.cardio.com.
About Thibodaux Regional Health System
Thibodaux Regional Health System is driven by its commitment to excellence. Since 1929, Thibodaux Regional has spared no effort to provide its patients and community with medical services of the highest quality. As a regional healthcare leader, Thibodaux Regional provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care including services such as comprehensive cardiovascular care and heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s services, obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation services, and its state-of-the-art Wellness Center. To learn more about what separates Thibodaux Regional from other medical providers by learning about its history, mission and achievements, visit www.thibodaux.com.
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