Doctors are taking culinary classes so they can prescribe food as medicine — it’s so much more than just ‘eat healthy’
Doctors are increasingly taking culinary classes to better prescribe food as medicine, aiming to improve patient health through diet. With a significant number of Americans suffering from food-related chronic illnesses, this initiative seeks to empower physicians with the knowledge to guide their patients on nutrition. The approach emphasizes practical meal advice rather than just general dietary recommendations.
- ▪An estimated 1 million Americans die each year from food-related chronic illnesses.
- ▪Only 14% of healthcare providers feel confident discussing diet with patients.
- ▪Case Western Reserve University offers culinary classes for medical students to enhance their understanding of nutrition.
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Wellness exclusive Doctors are taking culinary classes so they can prescribe food as medicine — it’s so much more than just ‘eat healthy’ By Lara Lewington Published May 21, 2026, 7:59 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Every year, an estimated 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic illness. Poor diet can prove fatal — meanwhile, the benefits of a good diet are there for the taking. If we know what we’re doing. When it comes to what we should be putting on our plates, though, it’s not always obvious.
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