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11/23/2025

Life isn’t about being perfect, it’s about moving forward, even in small steps. 🌱

Every day we learn.
Every season we grow.
Every moment shapes us into who we’re meant to become.

Find joy in your journey. Find peace in your process.

Live fully. Love deeply.

And let your life leave a legacy that matters. ✨

If you’re ready to grow from the inside out, my book Thrive Medicine is here to support your journey. 💛

Get your copy here: https://www.thechefdoc.co/thrive-medicine-book

11/21/2025

Medical mission is more than flying in, treating, and flying out.

It’s not just treating the person, but healing the person.

That means slowing down enough to listen to their story, understanding their fears, their family, their faith. It means educating, bringing nutrition, lifestyle, and compassion into the conversation.

In this clip from my conversation with the team at Partners 4 Global Health, you’ll hear what a truly in-depth medical experience can look like when we lead with heart, not hurry.

If you believe medicine can be more human, this is for you. 🌍💚

Watch now and tag a friend who needs to hear this!

🎙️🎧 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNYQ5HBAJAU

Donate Now: https://www.p4gh.org/controls

11/21/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, many of us think about food, comfort, and taking care of our health.

For those living with autoimmune conditions, understanding how meals affect inflammation can make this season feel more supportive and intentional.

A plant-based diet focuses on whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, offering nutrients that support a healthier inflammatory response.

One key player is fiber.

Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria that help regulate the immune system.

Here’s how plant foods support inflammation control:

🌱 Feeds good gut bacteria – supports bifidobacterium & lactobacillus
🌱 Improves gut environment – strengthens gut–immune connection
🌱 Supports inflammatory balance – helps reduce joint pain & swelling
🌱 Nutrient-dense – provides antioxidants that protect cells
🌱 Lower in red meat – helps reduce inflammatory triggers

Simple dietary shifts can create meaningful improvements in how your body feels and functions.

Resources:
PMID: 11890437, 1681264, 26011307

11/19/2025

CANNOT BELIEVE LAST NIGHT AND THIS ENTIRE CONFERENCE! We made history by putting Culinary Medicine in-action on the ACLM main stage with almost 5000 in attendance with a now 15K membership organization…I remember my humble beginnings since 2013 as a medical resident to the big stage…I savor every moment that manifests.

I want to thank the ACLM staff and Susan for their collaborative hard working team and my time on the Board of Directors. I want to thank …and of course last but not least my mother .weinayu look MA we made it to the big stage!

Thank you to my amazing keynote panelists (she’s going to be ACLM president!!!!) and the famous David Eisenberg

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM OUR CM SESSION? Comment below 👇🏼

11/19/2025

I care about lifestyle medicine because I’ve seen what happens when we ignore the basics.

Patients in their 30s, 40s, 50s struggling with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, many already on the path to surgery.

Over 80% of chronic illnesses are linked to how we eat, move, sleep, and manage stress.

That’s the hard truth… but it’s also the hope.

Because if lifestyle is part of the problem, it can also be a powerful part of the solution.

Prevention should come first.

Knowledge should empower, not overwhelm.

This is why I do what I do.

That’s why I created TheChefDoc Academy, my free club where I share practical tips on food as medicine, movement, and emotional resilience so you don’t have to do this alone. Want support on your journey?

Comment “ACADEMY” below and I’ll send you the free link to join. 🌱

11/18/2025

✨ Experience CALM 2026 — the FIRST-EVER Experiential Lifestyle Medicine Retreat in a Blue Zone! ✨

What if you could live the science of longevity instead of just learning it?
What if, for 5 days, you could immerse yourself in the rhythms, foods, nature, and ancestral practices of one of the world’s original Blue Zones?

📍 Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica — March 20–24, 2026

Step into a journey crafted by global Lifestyle Medicine experts where you’ll…
🌱 Learn directly from leading physicians & longevity educators
- Practice ancestral rituals, breathwork, grounding & forest bathing
- Share wisdom with local centenarians
- Nourish yourself with plant-based Blue Zone cuisine
- Meditate with ocean sunsets, mangroves & gentle movement
- Lifestyle Medicine Experiential Workshops

One day conference.
Rest, reconnect, evolve.
👉 This is a once-in-history immersion into the lifestyle that creates long life.

Ready to transform your health through culture, nature & connection?

Join us in the heart of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone.
Limited spots — your longevity journey begins here.

11/18/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a reminder that prevention, education, and healthy choices matter now more than ever. Over 37 million Americans live with diabetes, and another 96 million have prediabetes. Many don’t even know it.

Choosing the right fruits can be an important part of a diabetes-friendly diet.

Here are some great options, packed with nutrients while supporting balanced blood sugar:

🍑 Apricots – High in fiber and potassium
🍈 Cantaloupe – Rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene
🥝 Kiwi – Packed with vitamin C and fiber
🍍 Papaya – High in vitamin A and antioxidants
🍐 Pears – Excellent source of soluble fiber
🍉 Watermelon – Contains lycopene and vitamin C
🍑 Plums – Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K
🥭 Prunes – High in potassium and fiber
🌴 Dates – Good source of magnesium and iron
🍂 Figs – High in fiber and potassium

Ways to raise awareness & take action:
↳Share educational content with friends and family
↳Support diabetes-focused organizations and events
↳Learn about lifestyle strategies to manage blood sugar
📚 Resources: https://diabetes.org/

This month, let’s celebrate healthy choices, empower communities, and spread awareness about diabetes.

11/15/2025

Culinary Medicine represents an approach that is not only empowering for patients, but also the practitioners. Leading a 'food as medicine' workshop demonstrates a scenario where we, as practitioners, can lead by example, and that is a powerful 'drug' in and of itself.""

This is exactly what we’ll explore in “Planted to Plated: A Lifestyle Medicine Culinary Experience” at on 🗓️ Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | ⏰ 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM CT

By learning how to prepare meals that actively support health, we don’t just teach patients, we model wellness in action. Each dish becomes a tool for better health, a practical example of lifestyle medicine, and a way to inspire lasting change.

🎓 Earn CME | CE | CPE credits while discovering hands-on culinary strategies
Learn how to make food your medicine
Stream live from anywhere in the world

We can’t wait to cook, learn, and inspire with you.

Let’s turn knowledge into action — one plate at a time!

🔗 Register now: https://lifestylemedicine.org/conference-events/lm2025/

11/12/2025

🚨 Millions of Americans are going hungry not because they want to, but because help has stopped coming.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides food support to over 40 million Americans, including children, seniors, and working-class families. But as of November 1, these benefits have been paused, leaving millions struggling to put meals on the table.

We can’t stay silent. 💪

When you pre-order Empowered Kitchen, we’ll match $25 for every order to support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, helping feed families affected by this crisis.

Your preorder doesn’t just buy a cookbook, it helps nourish lives. ❤️

📘 Pre-order your copy today: https://publishizer.com/empowered-kitchen

🧡 Give Now — Your support helps provide meals and hope for neighbors facing hunger.

Together, let’s feed families, fuel hope, and stand for food justice.

11/11/2025

The best lifestyle upgrades don’t cost a cent 💸✨

Start small, stay consistent and watch how your days transform. 🌅

✅ Wake up 30 minutes earlier
💧 Drink more water
🚶 Short walks
🧹 Declutter your space
🙏 Practice gratitude
📵 Digital detox
😴 Sleep on time
😊 Smile more

The price? $0. The reward?

Peace, clarity, and growth. 🌱

What’s one free habit you swear by for a better life?

Share it below 👇

11/11/2025

Hey friends, let’s talk about something urgent. ⚠️

Our food system is hurting right now.

As of November 1, 2025, no SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
food aid benefits will be issued.

This isn’t just about food.

It’s about dignity. It’s about survival. It’s food justice and security. It’s about how we care for one another when systems fail. 💛

That’s why we created Empowered Kitchen.

This isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a movement built by 35 authors, each of us believing that food is more than fuel. It’s connection, culture, and care.

And now, every preorder of Empowered Kitchen will support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, helping put real food on real tables for families who need it most. 🍽️

I’ve seen firsthand how food can heal, bring people together, and restore hope.

So while the headlines might say “the well has run dry,” I believe we can refill it — together.

Because no one should have to go hungry in a country with this much heart. 💛

💛 Preorder “Empowered Kitchen” here: https://publishizer.com/empowered-kitchen/

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