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What is Culinary Medicine?
I have a deep love of culinary medicine. Like aesthetics, this is a field of medicine that is a lovely blend of creativity and science to promote overall well-being. But it can be hard to adequately describe or explain, so let’s explore the topic more fully here.
What is Culinary Medicine?
Culinary medicine is a field that combines the art of cooking with the science of medicine to promote health and prevent disease. It involves using food and nutrients as part of a holistic approach to healthcare, and emphasizes the role that diet and lifestyle play in maintaining good health. You are essentially combining the principles of nutrition and culinary arts with a dash of science. This can involve using fresh, whole foods and herbs to create flavorful, nutrient-rich meals that are tailored to an individual's specific needs
You Are What You Eat: Skin and Diet
Culinary medicine (and just cooking and eating in general) are passions of mine outside of the field of aesthetic medicine. I actually firmly believe that aesthetics and wellness go hand-in-hand - both feed into a general philosophy self-care for ourselves, which is essential to both our physical and mental health.
In a nutshell: I love food and I love celebrating, enjoying, and eating it. Our skin is also a reflection of our overall health, and there is not doubt that our diets play a massive role in our overall health. However, is there any truth to the claim that you can “eat for your skin?”
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.