Transform your health with the power of food
In Australia and New Zealand, chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity impact millions—yet up to 80% of these conditions could be prevented by adopting healthier eating patterns and lifestyle habits. Are you ready to take control and discover the essential kitchen skills and nutrition strategies that can genuinely protect your health?
Our Culinary Medicine course is the first fully on-demand program of its kind in Australia and New Zealand—created by nutrition experts and medical doctors, made for everyone. Traditionally only taught in medical schools and universities, Culinary Medicine is now accessible to all, with content suitable for health professionals, food industry leaders, and anyone ready to make lasting changes. Immerse yourself in a course that equips you to cook, eat, and live better—no prior experience required.
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What to expect from the Culinary Medicine course
First-of-its-kind and designed for those seeking practical nutrition know-how, the Culinary Medicine course provides evidence-based, step-by-step education. You’ll learn to create nourishing meals, master essential kitchen skills, and build healthier habits with ease. With our easy-to-follow online resources, you’ll discover how dietary choices not only lower disease risk but can be enjoyable and affordable.
- Access 31 comprehensive lessons and 23 subtopics, including 15+ inspiring video demonstrations, downloadable recipes, and practical tools for meal planning and preparation.
- Find tools for behaviour change—goal-setting, habit-building, mindset shifts, and flexible learning that fit your lifestyle.
- Learn at your own pace: develop a culinary foundation, understand nutrition science, and make informed food choices for your health, with confidence.
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Expert insights from trusted healthcare professionals
Our Culinary Medicine course is developed by leading experts in whole-food, plant-based diets, gut health, and culinary skills. Our team shares practical insights and evidence showing how food choices can support disease prevention, help manage chronic conditions, and inspire a healthier kitchen for everyone.
Dr Adrian Griscti
General Practitioner
Lifestyle Medicine Fellow
DFN Advisory Council
Amy Leahy
Degree-qualified Nutritionist
Master of Public Health
DFN Education Lead
Nina Trinquet
Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD),
BAppSci, BBiomedSc (Hons), MDiet / Ph.D. candidate
DFN Advisory Council
Rebecca Stonor
Culinary Medicine presenter
DFN CEO
Kate Abraham
Culinary Medicine presenter
Events and wellbeing professional
Access 31 lessons, 15+ videos, and more
Unlike brief nutrition workshops or conventional nutrition courses, this landmark course covers both foundational and advanced topics—making science practical, actionable, and accessible.
You’ll discover:
- What Culinary Medicine is and the science behind plant-forward eating
- How gut health and the food-microbiome connection influence wellbeing
- Skills from knife safety and kitchen setup to pantry shopping, seasoning, cooking grains and legumes, and building balanced meals
- Strategies for meal planning, reducing ultra-processed foods, smarter supermarket swaps, and healthy hydration
- Ways to overcome barriers, boost motivation, and explore traditional foodways—highlighting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori perspectives
- Industry insights for foodservice professionals: plant-based menu trends and opportunities in hospitals, schools, and restaurants
- Simple recipes, practical PDFs, activity sheets, and expert-approved FAQs to put learning into practice
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Why Culinary Medicine is for you
Learn which foods heal and how to incorporate them into your meals.
Take charge of your health with practical kitchen and nutrition strategies.
Access the tools and confidence to create lasting behaviour change.
What did previous DFN course participants learn?
Your investment to gain valuable nutrition knowledge
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Given the digital nature and immediate accessibility of our on-demand activities, all associated fees are non-refundable. Please see our refund policy here.
All proceeds support Doctors For Nutrition’s independent charitable work so we can continue to provide education and advocacy, alleviate suffering, and save lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is on-demand, meaning you can start whenever you’re ready. There’s no start date, and you can move through the content at your own pace based on your schedule and goals.
You will receive progress emails starting from the time you first access or purchase the course however, you’re free to start the course whenever it suits you. While you’re welcome to complete the course multiple times, the email journey will only be sent during your first attempt.
It’s ideal for individuals seeking lasting kitchen confidence, improved nutrition, or support in managing chronic conditions—and valued by healthcare professionals, chefs, foodservice leaders, and anyone passionate about better food and health.
The course offers a range of resources to access from the comfort of your home, in a time that suits you. These include video lessons, text lessons, downloads and demonstrations. If you have questions, you can contact our DFN team for assistance, or ask questions directly within the course.
DFN members will have lifetime access to the course materials for as long as they remain members after purchasing the course. Non-members will have access for 12 months from the date of purchase. Within these timeframes, you can revisit the content as often as you like, whenever it suits you.
Absolutely—inside you’ll discover links to curated recipe sites, downloadable plant-based recipes and family-friendly ideas.
No special equipment is required. The recipes use common kitchen tools, and ingredients can be found at most grocery stores. We’ll guide you on pantry staples to keep on hand for easy meal prep.
We link to a range of plant-based recipe websites, including options that cater to common allergens like gluten. All recipes shared are entirely free from meat, dairy, and eggs.
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