Why Culinary Nutrition Is Important

Culinary nutrition links delicious and nutritious food with basic culinary, food and nutrition science. This isn’t a traditional “healthy cooking” approach since we focus first on flavorful foods which promote optimal health but aren’t afraid of some fat, sugar or salt.

Culinary Nutrition Topics at Eat Well Academy

• Nutrient-dense ingredients
• Ingredient and culinary myth busting
• Healthy cooking techniques
• Classic French foundations & techniques
• Flavor layering, taste balancing & optimal food textures
• Selecting and cooking with seasonal, sustainable foods
• Recipe and menu development