Food To Make You

Feel Better

Harness the healing power of food. Simple, nourishing recipes, expert guidance, and online courses to help you cook with confidence, support your wellbeing, and feel healthier, stronger, and more vibrant every day.

 

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My name is Dale Pinnock - aka 'The Medicinal Chef'.

I am a double degree & post grad trained nutritionist and I have been in the nutrition field for over 30 years. It is my mission to show you how the food that is on your plate, can be a powerful medicine, protecting your health whilst tasting incredible. 

Here on the website you will find simple everyday recipes, inspiration and a deep dive into the science behind Nutritional Medicine. You can join my cooking school, find my books, take a deep dive into the science via my podcast, and find everything that you need to eat and live healthier. 

 

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Latest Recipes

Spinach & Feta Savoury Breakfast Muffins

Sep 22, 2025

Lentil Lasagne With Smooth Tofu Ricotta

Sep 22, 2025

Miso Onions With Turmeric White Bean Puree

Sep 22, 2025

The Pharmacy In Your Food:

Why Food Really IS Medicine

What you eat every day does more than fuel you — it actively shapes your health. From protecting your heart to balancing blood sugar and calming inflammation, the compounds in everyday foods act like nature’s own pharmacy. Discover how your kitchen can become the most powerful healthcare tool you already own. This underpins my entire philosophy.

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Helping You Learn More

Cooking School

Unlock your kitchen confidence! Learn to cook perfectly balanced, delicious meals from scratch. My online cooking school combines expert guidance, nutritional know-how, and practical skills to help you master healthy.

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Podcast

Helping you get clarity on Nutrition. My podcast - 'Nutrition Nuggets' is all about delivering clarity and understanding to the subject of nutrition & nutritional medicine, in small bite size nuggets.

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My Books

I have written 24 books on nutritional medicine. Whether you want to dive deep down the nutritional rabbit hole or just want some simple guidance as to how to cook a bit healthier, I have you covered.

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My Latest Book: The Anti Inflammatory Diet Cookbook

Out now in paperback

Inflammation is one of the major contributors towards chronic degenerative disease. Everything from cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, through to the more serious conditions. Unregulated chronic inflammation is a driver of them all. 

Managing inflammation is a powerful step towards improving long term health, and the food that we eat can have a powerful effect upon this. Simple dietary changes can make a huge difference.

I will show you how with over 100 evidence based delicious recipes. 

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Every week I will send through little nuggets of nutritional wisdom, exclusive recipes, personal insights & recommendations, VIP offers and more. Each and every Wednesday