Farms, Food & Health

Farms, Food & Health Trainings

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Munson Healthcare, and Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College are hosting the Farms, Food & Health, Culinary Medicine Trainings in 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan.

Think like a chef. Cook like a dietitian. Eat like a local farmer.

This national caliber training opportunity is right in our own backyard of Traverse City.

CULINARY MEDICINE LECTURE SERIES
SMART CARBOHYDRATES AND PROTEINS FOR DIABETES CARE
// April 15, 2026

Registration for health care professionals

Registration for students

Meet the faculty.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • State the portions of complex carbohydrates commonly recommended for individuals with diabetes.
  • List three ways to promote blood glucose stabilization with a whole,-food, plant-based diet/vegetable forward diet.
  • Explore the digestive microbiota and diabetes in pregnancy

Credit Designation:

Munson Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Munson Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Osteopathic Organization recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as AOA Category 2 credit. This activity will be submitted to the American Osteopathic Association-Division of CME. Designation of credit is pending approval by the AOA-CCME.

The American Osteopathic Organization recognizes American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Prescribed and Elective Credit as AOA Category 2 credit. This activity will be submitted to the American Osteopathic Association-Division of CME. Designation of credit is pending approval by the AOA-CCME.

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Resources

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2023 Culinary Medicine workbook

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"I’ve dreamt about what you are doing here in this exact city my entire life. You might just be the place that will invent the future for a healthy, resilient community.”

— Dr. David Eisenberg, Director, Culinary, Nutrition,
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Medicine

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