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  • Three Easy Mocktails from Dr. Falquier

    Three Easy Mocktails from Dr. Falquier
    Nov 19 2025
    Ready to sip something delicious and good for you? Dr. Falquier explains how to make three healthy mocktails that are full of flavor and natural ingredients: a Jamaica (Hibiscus) Lime Spritzer, Strawberry Basil Sparkler and Mint Mojito Refresher. These refreshing non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for holiday entertaining, Dry January, or anytime you want to feel great while you sip.

    This episode is also available in video on the Alternative Food Network Youtube channel.

    Credits:
    Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing – Will Crann
    Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    5 min
  • What Do Doctors Actually Learn About Nutrition?

    What Do Doctors Actually Learn About Nutrition?
    Nov 5 2025
    Did you know most doctors receive almost no formal training in nutrition? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier sits down with internal medicine specialist, Dr. Thomas Carter, and third year medical student, Megan Roach, for an honest conversation about how much nutrition has been taught in medical school and what that means for patient care. Together, they compare experiences, share insights from both generations of medicine, and discuss why culinary medicine is helping bridge the knowledge gap.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    1:00 – How much nutrition is taught in medical school?
    8:20 – Why Dr. Carter agreed to be a guest on this episode
    10:00 – Nutrition education in medical school: Megan Roach’s perspective as a medical student
    13:00 – Culinary medicine workshops in medical school
    14:20 – Food as medicine
    15:00 – What every medical student should learn about nutrition
    17:00 – The challenge of speaking with patients about nutrition
    19:30 – What Dr. Carter wishes he knew about nutrition
    21:00 – How do you talk to a patient about nutrition?
    26:45 – How to give nutrition advice in short appointments
    31:30 – Nutrition training: The hope for future doctors

    Referenced in the episode:
    • Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician Trainees
    • Medicina Culinaria podcast in Spanish
    • Buy Me a Coffee
    Credits:
    Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing – Will Crann
    Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    37 min
  • Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes!

    Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes!
    Oct 1 2025
    From hydration to nerve function, discover the crucial role electrolytes play in keeping us healthy and energized. Dr. Sabrina Falquier breaks down what electrolytes are, how they work, and why they're essential for our bodies. Plus learn what foods contain electrolytes and how to make your own simple electrolyte drink at home. Whether you're an athlete, constantly on the go, or just someone looking to improve your overall well-being, this is for you!

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    0:40 – What are electrolytes?
    1:00 – How do we lose electrolytes?
    1:45 – What’s in electrolyte powder and drinks?
    2:35 - Who can benefit from added electrolytes?
    3:15 – What foods have electrolytes?
    4:30 – How to make electrolyte water?

    Credits:
    Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing - Will Crann
    Executive Producer - Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    6 min
  • Chefs Who are Creatively Transforming School Nutrition

    Chefs Who are Creatively Transforming School Nutrition
    Sep 3 2025
    In the U.S., nearly one in five children are living with obesity, and over a quarter of adolescents aged twelve to nineteen are prediabetic. Shockingly, only two percent of children meet the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, and over thirteen million children live in food insecure households. This means that school meals are often the most reliable and nutritious food they get each day. In this episode, we hear from three innovative chefs working in school nutrition who are transforming the school cafeteria. They share what goes into creating delicious and nutritious school lunch programs that set children up for success, even under tight budgets and strict guidelines. This is a must listen if you’re in school nutrition or are curious about school lunch programs.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    1:20 – Why are school food programs so important?
    3:30 – Chef Rebecca Polson’s story
    4:20 – Chef Jason Hull’s story
    6:15 – Chef Taylor Thompson’s story
    8:30 – What criteria are used to create school lunch recipes?
    12:10 – What is the National School Lunch Program in America?
    16:00 – Scratch cooking, speed scratch cooking and heat & serve
    21:35 – What are the chefs’ biggest challenges?
    22:40 – Where do schools source their food?
    30:30 – School food policy
    31:45 – K-12 recipe development with Pacific Coast Producers
    34:10 – Surprise favorite recipes for the kids
    36:30 – Food tips for busy families

    Thank you to our sponsor, Pacific Coast Producers.

    References:
    • Culinary Institute of America’s Healthy Kids Collaborative
    • National School Lunch Program
    Credits:

    Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing - Will Crann
    Executive Producer - Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    45 min
  • From Marine to Chef: Suhan Lee’s Culinary Journey

    From Marine to Chef: Suhan Lee’s Culinary Journey
    Aug 6 2025
    In this inspiring episode, Dr. Falquier is joined by Chef Suhan Lee, whose incredible journey takes us from his injuries in the Marine Corps to his creativity in the kitchen. Chef Suhan turned his passion for health and healing IBS into the creation of allergen friendly sauces. His story is one of transformation, innovation and purpose.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    2:00 – What happened to Chef Suhan after he was injured in the Marine Corps?
    4:30 – How do antibiotics affect the microbiome?
    6:15 – From being in the military to becoming a chef
    7:30 – The health story behind Get Saucy
    9:30 – How Chef Suhan created an allergen friendly Tikka Masala
    13:15 – Save time in the kitchen
    15:30 – What is an auto-immune protocol?
    17:10 – The goal of culinary medicine

    Website link: https://getsaucy.com/

    Credits:
    Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing - Will Crann
    Executive Producer - Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    21 min
  • Who’s Paying for Food as Medicine & Culinary Medicine Programs?

    Who’s Paying for Food as Medicine & Culinary Medicine Programs?
    Jun 4 2025
    Chef and PhD Public Health Nutritionist, Dr. Deborah Kennedy, joins Dr. Falquier to explore the evolving role of food as medicine programs in healthcare, what current financial structures support these programs and what funding mechanisms need to change. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply passionate about nutrition and wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into what systemic shifts are necessary to make nutrition-based healthcare more accessible and sustainable.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    2:50 – Difference between food as medicine and culinary medicine
    5:45 – What happens when medically tailored meals or produce prescriptions come to an end?
    6:45 – How can culinary medicine outcomes be measured to show clinical and cost effectiveness? 11:00 – Who’s funding food prescriptions, medically tailored meals and nutrition education?
    16:45 – Are there food as medicine programs outside the U.S.?
    23:00 – Who pays for culinary medicine coaching?
    24:30 – The future of culinary medicine
    28:00 – Book series: Culinary Medicine From Clinic to Kitchen
    31:00 – Dr. Kennedy’s Food Coach Academy

    Resource

    Health Affairs Journal, April 2025 I Food, Nutrition & Health

    Credits:
    Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing – Will Crann
    Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    34 min
  • Culinary Medicine in Action: Dietitian Milette Siler on Canned Foods & Everyday Nutrition

    Culinary Medicine in Action: Dietitian Milette Siler on Canned Foods & Everyday Nutrition
    May 7 2025
    What if everyday pantry staples could help you eat healthier and more affordably, and also free up your time in the kitchen? In this episode, registered dietitian Milette Siler shares why food is medicine is a powerful tool for improving health alongside traditional medicine and pharmacotherapy, and how ingredients like canned tomatoes and canned fruits can play a nutritious role in your meals. Whether you’re aiming to improve your own health or help others do the same, this conversation highlights how smart food choices, even from a can, can support a healthy, balanced diet.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    2:45 – Why does food as medicine matter?
    7:30 – About Teaching kitchens
    10:15 – Nutrients in fresh vs. canned and frozen foods
    15:30 – How to store fresh herbs
    16:10 – Fiber in canned tomatoes and canned fruits
    19:00 – Are canned fruits healthy?
    21:15 – Should you drain canned fruit?
    25:15 – What to avoid when buying canned fruit
    26:10 – Is there a concern with BPA in canned foods?
    27:30 – Smoothies and satiety
    30:45 – How to build a healthy pantry
    32:30 – What does a dietitian do?
    35:30 – “It’s what we don’t eat that gets us into trouble.”

    Thank you to our sponsor, Pacific Coast Producers.

    Resource:
    • https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jsfa.5849
    CREDITS:
    Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound & Editing – Will Crann
    Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    39 min
  • Reducing Inflammation in the Body

    Reducing Inflammation in the Body
    Apr 2 2025
    These seventeen minutes about inflammation are not to be missed. Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism, but chronic inflammation can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and more. In this episode, Dr. Falquier breaks down the science of inflammation, exploring why it’s essential for healing, how it can be harmful, and what you can do to keep it in check.

    In this episode you’ll hear:
    1:25 - Chronic inflammation statistics
    2:30 - What is acute inflammation?
    3:10 - Healing acute inflammation
    4:30 - Chronic inflammation causes
    6:10 - Daily cell damage that needs repair
    7:40 - Examples of health problems resulting from cell damage and inflammation
    8:20 - Signs of chronic inflammation
    9:20 - Can you test for chronic inflammation?
    12:30 - Anti-inflammatory foods
    14:50 - How to reduce inflammation in the body recap: a holistic approach

    As referenced in the episode:

    Audio - Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals
    Video - What's On Your Plate

    Credits:
    Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
    Sound and Editing - Will Crann
    Executive Producer - Esther Garfin

    ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.
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    17 min