Ep 167 - The Future of Culinary & Lifestyle Change with Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN, LD

How does culinary and lifestyle medicine reshape healthcare? Join us as we explore "The Future of Culinary & Lifestyle Change" with Olivia Thomas!

In this episode, Olivia shares her journey as an RD, her passion for integrating more plants into lifestyles, and the challenges in nutrition and lifestyle that led to her innovative solutions.

Olivia Weinstein, MS, RDN, LD, is the Nutrition Innovation and Implementation Director at Boston Medical Center (BMC), leading a dynamic teaching kitchen program that revolutionizes healthcare providers' approach to nutrition interventions. She's a pioneer in culinary medicine, co-creating the innovative "Eat to Treat" course for medical professionals at Boston University and consulting for Penn State Health and Columbia University. Olivia also co-chairs committees for the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Culinary Medicine Interest Group. As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Rewire Health, a culinary medicine platform that simplifies healthy home cooking and expands access to teaching kitchens.

Throughout the episode, Olivia and I touched base on how healthcare, entrepreneurship, and nutrition amplify their impact! From co-chairing committees to co-founding Rewire Health, Olivia's dedication to culinary medicine is transforming how we approach health and wellness.

And what exciting projects is Olivia cooking up for 2024? Tune in for answers to these questions and more!

#lifestylemedicine #culinarymedicine #plantbased #rewirehealth

📌Connect with Olivia Thomas below:

Website: https://www.rewire-health.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaweinstein_rd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-thomas-04131964/

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