In an era where food must do more than satisfy hunger, culinary professionals play a critical role in shaping health outcomes, supporting longevity, and enhancing daily performance—whether for residents, patients, team members, or the broader community. In this dynamic and highly visual 45-minute culinary demonstration, Chef Matthew Thompson explores the principles of Enhanced Nutrition, a lifestyle-medicine-aligned approach that upgrades traditional cooking techniques, ingredients, and menu design to deliver measurable wellbeing benefits without compromising culinary excellence.

Drawing from 25 years of experience in fine dining, healthcare, and senior living—and coursework through Harvard Medical School in Lifestyle Medicine—Chef Thompson will demonstrate how chefs can integrate nutrient density, glycemic balance, anti-inflammatory strategies, microbiome support, and plant-forward creativity into everyday dishes. Participants will learn how to build flavor with whole ingredients, reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods, improve cognitive- and heart-supportive menu planning, and use culinary technique as the vehicle for nutrition science.

This session blends science-backed guidance + practical kitchen execution, showcasing real recipes, plating techniques, and mise en place strategies that empower chefs to create craveable, health-promoting meals at scale. Whether you're a working chef, culinary educator, or foodservice director, this demo will equip you with tools to immediately elevate your culinary craft and impact.

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