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Through a dynamic partnership between AdventHealth, Florida Blue, Gordon Food Service, and 4Roots, the Culinary Health Institute (CHI) is leading a movement to transform community health by advancing food as medicine and whole-person care through education, clinical innovation, and research.
Uniting scientific research, culinary education, clinical services, and hands-on training, CHI champions a bold “food-first” approach to wellness—using the power of food to prevent disease, restore health, and strengthen communities.
From the germination of seeds to the measurement of health outcomes, CHI is building a living bridge between soil and human health, proving that what nourishes the land can also heal the body.
From cooking classes to half-day wellness workshops, our monthly events invite you to discover new ways to support your health journey.
Whether you’re a curious home cook or a practicing clinician, our programs help bridge the gap between nutrition and health in everyday life.
Our Farm to Healthcare Conference connects the full pathway of food and health.
Designed for health professionals, this conference focuses on the practical application of Food as Medicine through immersive learning at the 4Roots Farm Campus.
In collaboration with our online farmers market, Fresh by 4Roots, our Food as Medicine produce boxes are thoughtfully curated to support your health goals.
Rooted in the belief that food is the foundation of prevention, each box is thoughtfully curated with fresh, nutrient-dense produce to support your health goals.
Through future on-campus greenhouse research, CHI will aim to create a healthier, more accessible food system that supports the well-being of people and the planet by advancing innovative and sustainable growing methods. CHI explores how different farming techniques affect the nutritional value and quality of food.
Patients with chronic conditions are able to purchase harvest boxes that are specifically customized with fresh produce to aid their particular recovery needs and improve health outcomes. These boxes are especially valuable for those managing health conditions where nutrition is essential to treatment like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Through partnerships with local and global institutions, CHI offers a unique opportunity for future healthcare providers to gain hands-on experience in dietary interventions to deepen their understanding of nutrition’s impact on health, shifting the focus of healthcare toward preventative medicine.
CHI culinary classes aim to create a foundation for lifelong wellness by inviting people from all backgrounds to learn the art of preparing nutritious, delicious meals for everyday life. These classes empower participants to make informed dietary choices, inspiring children, parents, and individuals to see food as a powerful tool for health.
We’re advancing patient-centered research and building resources, including a Phytonutrient Data Vault, a Nutrient Dense Breeding initiative, Diet-to-Microbiota studies, and a National Data Repository to better understand the connection between food, health, and healing.
The Culinary Health Institute is equipping both professionals and the public with practical, evidence-based knowledge, offering CME courses, culinary classes, curriculum development, national conferences, and published research to drive meaningful change in how we understand and apply food as medicine.
We work to shape policy and systems change by lobbying for federal Farm Bill and state-level Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) to advancing APR requests, aligning key stakeholders, and serving as a trusted certification source for food-as-medicine initiatives.
In partnership with AdventHealth, we deliver personalized healthcare services and lifestyle-based immersions to support community wellness through programing and bridge the gap between clinical care and culinary nutrition.
From hands-on cooking classes and chef-led demos to community potlucks and wellness gatherings, there’s always something happening in our community. Join us for an upcoming event at the 4Roots Farm Campus in Orlando, FL or the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park, FL.
Experience food as medicine. In partnership with Fresh by 4Roots, our fresh produce boxes are packed with locally grown, peak-season produce from sustainable farms and paired with recipes developed by the Culinary Health Institute to support your specific health goals.
