That was the title of my culinary expo at US ENDO - The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting & Expo in Boston which took place from Saturday - Monday. On Monday, I had the chance to give three separate Power Point presentations and cooking demos. This year- the meeting hit a new record with over 9,000 attendees!
I shared my opinions on what both medical and culinary professionals can do to assist their patients reach optimal health. I reviewed time management techniques, how to make healthy menus and meal plans, ways to inspire kids to eat healthfully....as well as my favorite, the You CAN attitude. In my experience, people are intimidated by leading healthy lifestyles because they are constantly being told what they can't do. All it takes is switching your mind to think about all of the foods you CAN eat, lifestyle changes you CAN make and all of the goals you CAN achieve by doing them.
As far as the nutritional aspects were concerned, I used my mantra of "With Pleasure and Health" which I borrow from the Egyptian culture (it's their way of saying Bon Appetit!). I believe that it should be the goal of all of our meals and activities to combine both pleasure and health. With diabetes on the rise among minority and new immigrant communities, I also addressed culturally appropriate ways in which the Latino, Asian, and African-American communities can eat healthfully while still maintaining their culinary roots. Many of the so-called "Super Foods" are also native to various ethnic communities - and they can easily be integrated into everyone's diets. Luckily, many celebrity chefs like Jacques Torres and Joel Robuchon have adopted healthier diets and eating (truly) well is finally becoming a trend in the food world.
It was an honor for me to talk with international doctors, nurses, and policy makers on their specific concerns. Soon all 3 sessions will be available for viewing on The Hormone Foundation's website (they are the public education affiliate for the US Endocrine Society). Sixteen of my favorite Healthy Recipes will also be available - including my Strawberry Smoothie, Broccoli, Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Stir Fry, Whole Grain Pilaf, Hummus, and Ethiopian Collard Greens (featured below). I hope that the ideas and solutions we discussed become an inspiration to many. Let me know your thoughts.....................
I shared my opinions on what both medical and culinary professionals can do to assist their patients reach optimal health. I reviewed time management techniques, how to make healthy menus and meal plans, ways to inspire kids to eat healthfully....as well as my favorite, the You CAN attitude. In my experience, people are intimidated by leading healthy lifestyles because they are constantly being told what they can't do. All it takes is switching your mind to think about all of the foods you CAN eat, lifestyle changes you CAN make and all of the goals you CAN achieve by doing them.
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