The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Metabolic Kitchen and Teaching Kitchen are innovative spaces designed to advance nutrition research, education, and community health through real-world application. Together, these kitchens bridge research, education, and practice—preparing future nutrition.
Metabolic Kitchen
The Metabolic Kitchen supports cutting-edge research by enabling the development of precisely controlled meals using whole foods. These meals are used in clinical and metabolic studies focused on conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, allowing researchers to translate nutrition science into practical, evidence-based interventions.
Learn more about Metabolic Kitchen Opens an external link.Teaching Kitchen
The UAB Teaching Kitchen is a hands-on space for cooking classes, culinary demonstrations, and nutrition education for students and the Birmingham community. Led by nutrition professionals and equipped with modern technology, the kitchen connects evidence-based nutrition with practical skills.
Rent Our Kitchen
The Teaching Kitchen is also available for rental to UAB and community partners for events, educational programming, and content creation.
Kitchen in Action
The UAB Department of World Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences has been hosting a Flavors of the World Cooking Series. Scroll below to see our kitchen in action!
In the first, students whip up a classic Tortilla Española (Spanish potato omelet), while in the second, they made Tarte au Citron (lemon tart)!