6th Annual A Taste of Culinary Nutrition from Around the Globe
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6th Annual Global Cuisine Series
"A Taste of Culinary Nutrition from Around the Globe"
Thursdays from February 12th until March 26th at 6:00-8:00pm ET
Join us for an exciting and educational culinary journey as we explore 6 vibrant food cultures from around the world! This year’s series will feature cuisines from Trinidad and Tobago, Armenia, Argentina, Ecuador, Nigeria, and France, offering an immersive experience. Whether you're a registered dietitian, health professional, chef, or nutrition student, this series is designed to broaden your culinary knowledge and elevate your practice through a global lens.Each session is led by a dietitian from that background or with extensive firsthand knowledge of that culture, who will offer insight into their cultural heritage along with practical nutrition insights. Attendees then have the opportunity to engage in a cook-along style demonstration where you can learn by doing, with optional participation.
What to You Can Expect:
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Learn about the rich food traditions, key ingredients, and modern adaptations of dishes from six unique cultures.
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Gain valuable skills in modifying traditional recipes without losing their authentic flavors and cultural significance as well as vital counseling skills.
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This series is approved for 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and meets the requirement for Ethics credit.*
Session Details:
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Dates: Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET, February 12 to March 26 (Note: No session on February 19)
2026 Agenda
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Thursday, February 12 - Nathalia Rupert, RD [Trinidadian cuisine]
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Thursday, February 26 - Kathy Chraghchian, RDN [Armenian cuisine]
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Thursday, March 5 - Gisela Bouvier, MBA, RDN, LDN [Argentinian cuisine]
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Thursday, March 12 - Diana Alberti, RDN, CDN, RYT [Ecuadorian cuisine]
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Thursday, March 19 - Umo Callins, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, CPT [Nigerian cuisine]
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Thursday, March 26 - Chloé De Smet, Diététicienne Nutritionniste [French cuisine]
(Please note we will not have a session on February 19)
Expanding your knowledge of global cuisines equips dietitians with the tools to support clients from all backgrounds, making you a more effective and inclusive practitioner and nutrition communicator.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your culinary toolkit, diversify your plates, and gain essential insights for working with a globally diverse population.
All sessions will be held LIVE on Zoom and will be recorded for those that are not able to join for some or all of the live event.
***A portion of our proceeds will be donated to Feeding America ***
*The 6th Annual: A Taste of Culinary Nutrition from Around the Globe awards 12 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
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