
The study revolves around a specific DNA repair complex formed by the proteins PMS2 and MLH1, also known as Mutl_Alpha, which is crucial for correcting DNA errors.
Nutrition matters. Food is medicine. Eat healthy and enjoy every bite. Our goal is healthy, unapologetically delicious food.
Gulf Coast cuisine combines a world of flavors, but it’s not always good to the last bite, considering several states in the region rank among the highest for chronic disease in the country. Unhealthy eating habits are a major contributor to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The Integrative Health and Wellness Program at USA Health combines evidence-based nutrition and culinary medicine with personal wellness programs that support positive changes in diet, exercise and mental health. Even small changes can have a significant impact on most of the major causes of illness and death in our community. Our approach uses research, teaching and community education to share this life-altering practice.
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Multiple studies have corroborated that food can be a positive factor in health, but no one wants to eat something that doesn’t taste good. Culinary medicine strives to join the science of nutrition with the art of food preparation to make dishes that are not only good for us but also unapologetically delicious.
Our kitchens are available for hands-on experiences, which include preparation and tasting dishes for $30, and cooking demonstrations, which involve observing how a meal is made and sampling it for $15. The kitchen at University Commons in Mobile can accommodate 12 students for hands-on classes and 20 for demonstrations. The kitchen at the Mapp Family Campus in Fairhope can hold 22 students for hands-on classes and 40 for demos. A third kitchen will be incorporated into the new medical school building under construction on USA's campus.
USA Health is a proud member of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, a network of thought-leading organizations that use teaching kitchens as catalysts of enhanced personal and public health.
We want our employees to eat well and feel healthy, so the Integrative Health and Wellness Program is offering discounted rates for USA employees and their dependents on the USA Choice, Select or Consumer health insurance plans. A package of four hands-on classes costs $10, and cooking demonstrations are $5 each.
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Would you like to be part of making a healthy difference in our community? We have volunteer opportunities through our Integrative Health and Wellness Program. Please email us at [email protected] to learn more.
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