Culinary Medicine Conference
The Inaugural Asian Culinary Medicine Conference marks a groundbreaking gathering of healthcare professionals, culinary experts, educators, and community leaders united by the vision of integrating food and nutrition into the core of healthcare practice. This pioneering event will feature expert-led sessions, live cooking demonstrations, evidence-based workshops, and networking opportunities—showcasing how culinary medicine can prevent disease, promote wellness, and foster sustainable health solutions across Asia.
Schedule/Venue:
September 21, 2025 (8:30am to 5:00pm)
Life Hope Center, 6XC9+64J, 224 Aguinaldo Hwy, Silang, Cavite


SPEAKERS
The Inaugural Asian Culinary Medicine Conference will feature a distinguished panel of local and international experts in culinary medicine, applied nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and public health. Our speakers include renowned physicians, registered dietitians, chefs, culinary educators, researchers, and policy advocates who are at the forefront of integrating food-as-medicine into clinical practice and community health programs.
They bring a wealth of experience from academic institutions, healthcare systems, culinary schools, and government agencies, offering participants practical strategies, evidence-based insights, and inspiring success stories. Each session is designed to empower attendees with knowledge and skills they can apply immediately in their professional and personal practice.


Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma
FOUNDER, ASIAN INSTITUTE OF CULINARY MEDICINE


Dr. Blecenda Varona
Founder, asian institute of lifestyle medicine


Geraldine Maglalang Cabellow
CHEF, Culinary nutrition instructor, manila tytana college


Maria Lourdes Lesaca
culinary medicine specialist, asian institute of culinary medicine