What if food could be your most powerful medicine?
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Dr. Deb Kennedy, PhD nutritionist, chef, author, and pioneer of the Food is Medicine movement.
Dr. Kennedy shares how she founded the Food Coach Academy, a groundbreaking platform that empowers individuals to harness food as medicine through science-based training and culinary skills. From redefining nutrition counseling to aligning with national health strategies, her mission is transforming the way we approach wellness and preventive health.
Her journey offers powerful lessons for founders, health innovators, and changemakers who want to bridge science and practice, increase access to healthy food, and lead movements that improve lives.
Key Takeaways:
- What makes a Food Coach different from traditional nutrition counseling
- How the Food Coach Academy’s modular training empowers individuals with transformative skills
- Why combining nutrition and culinary expertise bridges the gap between guidelines and daily cooking
- Overcoming common challenges in adopting healthier eating habits
- The Academy’s pivotal role in supporting the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
🎧 Tune in and uncover how food can truly change your life.
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