The Natural Gourmet Center’s interactive and dynamic courses offer exclusive opportunities to gain firsthand experience and expertise in the areas of Food Therapy and Culinary Nutrition. Through...
Patients often ask us what they can eat and what to avoid. Is there bad food? The answer is yes, there certainly are bad foods: Think of certain berries or mushrooms containing toxins that are...
What Are Adaptogens? Doctor Nikolai Lazarev first identified adaptogens as substances that increase non-specific resistance against multiple stressors. They help assist the body to adapt to stress...
As two practicing medical doctors involved in medical education, we recognize the limitations of conventional teaching methods when it comes to nutrition. Lecturing medical students about nutrition in...
I was fortunate enough to grow up in a health-conscious household. My father is a retired gastroenterologist who always had a focus on nutrition. He was advocating for fiber-rich foods before it was...
As an inpatient physician at one of the leading hospitals in New York City, many people have asked me how I have been coping with the impact of COVID-19. It's had a devastating effect on many of our...
Health-Supportive Culinary Arts students study how to prepare a beautiful, bountiful meal for health and wellness clients featuring a nourishing plant-forward menu. “Spa cuisine is exactly what our...
“Every day is different. If I had to do the same thing every day, I’d be so bored,” Abbie says. Thanks to multiple degrees and years of experience, the New York City-based chef doesn’t have to. For...
Here's how Ankur hopes to converge his passion for culinary creation with his passion for medicine. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I was born and have spent most of my life in New York...
The microbiome refers to the trillions of bacteria in your gut. In fact, with 100 trillion microbes compared to 10 trillion human cells in your body, you are more bacteria than human! If you laid out...
Read on to learn about her important work as a physician and why she pursued professional culinary training. Tell us about your professional background as a medical doctor. As a traditionally trained...