Culinary Nutrition & the Mediterranean Diet Masterclass

Culinary Nutrition & the Mediterranean Diet Masterclass

Australian/NZ dietitians: The live masterclass was held on 29 October 2025. CPD hours are applicable for Australia and New Zealand dietitians.
US dietitians: The live masterclass was held on October 28 2025. CPEUs from CDR are NOT available for this symposium.

A recording will be made available after the live event.

About the Masterclass:

Step into the kitchen of nutrition science with this dynamic 90-minute masterclass. Join Dr Joanna McMillan and Emma Stirling as they blend the latest Mediterranean diet research with practical culinary inspiration. From decoding the latest science to debunking oil myths and sharing hands-on tips for online education, this session will equip you to confidently apply Mediterranean diet principles in your practice.

You’ll learn:

  • New research on the Mediterranean diet and sustainability
  • Science-backed answers to the cooking oil debate
  • What culinary nutrition means and why it matters
  • Flavour and function – how to pair Cobram Estate extra virgin olive oils for impact
  • How to run engaging, evidence-based online and in-person cooking classes
About the speakers:

Dr Joanna McMillan is a PhD-qualified nutrition scientist, dietitian and lifestyle medicine fellow, as well as an accomplished author, engaging speaker, visionary food futurist, passionate cook, and charismatic TV presenter. With eight books and four Audible originals under her belt, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her TEDx talk has captivated over a million viewers worldwide. Originally from Scotland, she has called Australia home for 25 years and speaks at public, scientific, and corporate events globally

Emma Stirling is the Director of Scoop Nutrition consultancy and an academic specialising in food science, gastronomy and culinary nutrition. Emma is recognised as an innovative, entrepreneurial and leading dietitian. She is the National Culinary Nutrition Science Practice Lead at Australian Catholic University and the course coordinator of the exciting, new Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science.

Additional resources:

Supported by 

Cobram Estate produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Their passion for quality inspires everything they do. Cobram Estate take a tree-to-table approach to create fresh, healthy, award-winning EVOO. Uniquely, they look after every stage of EVOO production – from planting the trees on their groves, to harvesting and cold pressing the olives within 4-6 hours and bottling the oil. This ensures every bottle or tin of EVOO meets their high standards, resulting in award-winning and healthy EVOO. You can find Cobram Estate at all major retailers in Australia and in most major retailers in the US. Find out more about Cobram Estate EVOO here.

 

The content, products and/or services referred to in this Masterclass are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this Masterclass does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions. 

 

Continuing Education (USA)
Duration1.5 hour
CPEUs AwardedN/A
Performance IndicatorsN/A