Confessions of a Male Gynecologist11 Maj 2023

42: You Are What You Eat: Culinary and Integrative Medicine with Dr. Melinda Ring

Culinary medicine exists at the intersection of the art of cooking and the science of medicine.

When we understand the connection between nutrition and health, we are empowered to make better choices that strengthen our bodies and put us on the path to optimal health.

Unfortunately, many of us never learned how to cook healthy meals. Packaged foods and Wonder bread were staples in our diets, and we carried those habits into adulthood. At the same time, there's so much conflicting information about what we should and shouldn't eat, making it challenging to figure out which way to go.

Today I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Ring, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University, to talk about the power of food as medicine. Melinda is an expert in integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and culinary medicine, and she's spent over two decades witnessing the transformative power of food as medicine.

In this conversation, Melinda and I discuss the differences between different fields within preventative medicine, why learning to cook is especially valuable, how to use food as medicine, and why we need to tailor our diets according to our individual health conditions, goals, and genetics.

Whether you want to lose weight or improve your health, I highly recommend following Melinda on Instagram and checking out all her available resources.

Highlights

Dr. RIng's background and journey to integrative medicine

The differences between integrative medicine, functional medicine, and lifestyle medicine

Defining culinary medicine and how it can help to promote health

How to get started with the right diet for you

Why Dr. RIng recommends limiting your consumption of red meat and seafood

Addressing concerns surrounding nightshades and autoimmunity

What you need to know about oxalates

The best types of diets for women with PCOS

Shifting mindset and addressing cravings for long-term weight management

Dr. Ring's experience as a caregiver for her husband

Why it's always worth it to focus on prevention

How herbalism developed primarily from observing nature

The benefits of incorporating fruits into your diet

Resources to help you get started

Connect with Dr. Melinda Ring

Dr. Melinda Ring on Instagram @DrMelindaRing https://www.instagram.com/drmelindaring/

DrMelindaRing.com https://www.drmelindaring.com/

Resources

Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/

The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/

Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/

Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

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