Dr. Geeta is a regular contributor to NPR 1a on topics around food, food policy and nutrition.
Empowering Future Physicians and Communities on Chicago’s South Side through a 3-Arm Culinary Medicine Program
The Daily Northwestern
The field of culinary medicine has emerged as an innovative and significant approach to promote better health outcomes by integrating evidence-based nutrition knowledge with practical culinary skills…
NU Grad Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark focuses on culinary justice in her work
The Daily Northwestern
When Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark (Weinberg ‘94) thinks about her patients’ nutritional health, she doesn’t imagine the food pyramid.
What Nutrition Labels Really Tell Us About Our Food
NPR
Many of us have likely felt confused by food labels before. But nutrition facts can offer important information about what we’re consuming.
In Case You Missed It: Nutrition 101
NPR
From the food wheel, to the food pyramid, to MyPlate, schools in the U.S. have long incorporated food education into their curricula. But does the way we learn about nutrition really set us up for a healthy relationship with food and our bodies?
Smart Lifestyle Choices to Support Your Immune System During Coronavirus Crisis
On Chicago Health
So much of the COVID-19 pandemic is beyond your control — all of our control — and yet it’s undoubtedly affecting you, your family and your community. However, you can feel more empowered by making changes to support your immune system and your overall health.
7 Home Remedies to Combat Shortness of Breath
On The Healthy
When you just can’t get enough air, the reason could be minor—or major. Recognize if you’re facing a real emergency, and learn about easy do-it-yourself solutions to breathe easy again.
Interview with Castanea Fellowship
Castanea Fellowship
With school in full swing, busy parents are trying to find convenient yet nutritious ways to pack their kids a healthful lunch. That has the attention of food manufacturers.
Good Food Festival 2017 with Rick Bayless
The Feed Podcast
Rick Bayless and Steve talk with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clarke, a board-certified family physician, specializing in Integrative Medicine.
Food as Medicine: How what you eat affects your mood
Chicago Health Online
“You are what you eat” may seem like a casual saying, but, in fact, the foods we choose to consume can affect how we feel. While finishing off a pint of ice cream when you’re depressed, fatigued or irritable may seem like a perfect way to improve your mood, is it really?
What Do Doctors Know About Nutrition?
WBEZ Afternoon Shift
Health advocates have been pushing for doctors to become better trained in what’s called “culinary medicine” for years and some doctors are taking that to heart.
UChicago Med School Students Mix Clinical With Culinary at Kendall College
ChicagoInno
The program, which wraps up its four-week pilot this week, seeks to supplement medical students’ clinical training with hands-on nutrition knowledge.
CTF Ep 38: Food as Medicine: Organic gardening DJ, a wonder spice & food instead of meds
WBEZ News – Chewing the Fat Radio Show
Chewing the Fat co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng go off their meds in this week’s Food as Medicine episode. Modern day medicine woman Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark pays a house call, bearing roasted broccoli and raw collards.
Cooking Up Change in American Medical Schools
WBEZ News
The idea is to learn how to help prevent and control some of our most pervasive chronic health conditions through a course is Culinary Medicine.
A Doctor and a Chef Cook Something Up for Health
Evanston Round Table | March 25, 2015 | By Anne Bodine
“Ellen was teaching me some basic cooking skills, and while she was teaching me, we realized I was also teaching her about the health benefits of the ingredients she was using,” said Dr. Maker-Clark.
Enhance Your Heart, Mood and Skin With These 4 Edible Oils
Women’s Health
Geeta Maker-Clark, M.D weighs in on these slick picks that just might bump your olive oil to the back of the cupboard.
U of C Medical Students Sharpen New Skills
The Friedman Sprout | March 1, 2015 | By Michelle Borges
A group of medical students at the University of Chicago will soon be starting a Food as Medicine workshop series led by local chefs and its founder Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, an integrative family physician.
Kraft and Wrigley tell gum fans to chew all they want, while they try to make more
On Chicago Tribune
Want to manage your weight, strengthen and whiten your teeth, increase your vitamin intake? Just bored out of your mind? Have some gum.
Taking Small Steps Pays Off
Chicago Tribune
The Northwestern study says small changes in behavior can be the spark needed to make significant strides toward improving general health.
Prescription for Eggplant Satay
The Zen of Slow Cooking
Geeta shares her inspiration and insight into traditional Indian cuisine. Using classic (and sometimes overlooked) spices, Geeta suggests flavorful dishes that will warm your home, your plate, and your soul.
Food manufacturers redesign lunch
Leader-Telegram
With school in full swing, busy parents are trying to find convenient yet nutritious ways to pack their kids a healthful lunch. That has the attention of food manufacturers.
Reducing Infant Mortality and Improving the Health of Babies
Video Project
At this critical moment when the US government is re-envisioning our health care system, we are seizing the opportunity to make a 10-12 minute video not only to point out the flaws in the way we care for babies and families, but also to identify the keys to improved care.
Mindfulness and Medicine
Louisiana Eats
We speak with a group of “spice health heroes” who are working to combat health problems by harnessing the power of spices — Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, Dr. Linda Shiue, and author Natasha MacAller.
Origin Magazine | Summer 2014
Origin Magazine
Geeta Maker-Clark, M.D. recognized as a 2014 “Soul Shine Ambassador” for Illinois.
Origin Magazine | Summer 2013
Origin Magazine
Geeta Maker-Clark, M.D. is recognized as one of the 34 most beautiful women in strength, vision, and passion.
Guild Food as Medicine Lecture
On Chicago Botanic Garden
Join Susan Canmann, Megan Sleight, and the Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden for a conversation with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark on the topic of “Food as Medicine”.
UA’s Rural Health Conference to Focus on Integrative Medicine
The University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Many people use a combination of conventional medicine and nonmainstream practices, like all-natural products or mind and body practices, for a whole person approach to their health care.
Afternoon Shift: Training doctors in nutrition, the human cost of fashion, new budget cuts for Illinois
On WBEZ
When it comes to premature death and disability, what we eat is the number one risk factor. That’s according to a 2013 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Northshore University Healthsystem: Food as medicine
On Good Day Chicago
Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about food as medicine in today’s Conversations in Health.
Food as Medicine with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark
Groundwork
Farms, Food & Health Conference 2019