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DR DEB

DR. DEB

DR. DEB’S MISSION

Dr. Deb is a passionate advocate for food's healing power. She firmly believes that nutritious eating is a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for a few. Her mission is to make healthy food accessible to all, regardless of economic status or cultural background. She strives to bridge the gap between nutrition science and everyday cooking through education and advocacy, helping people transform their health one flavorful bite at a time.

DR DEB KENNEDY

MEET DR. DEB

Dr. Deborah Kennedy, PhD, and chef, brings nutrition science and the culinary arts together to heal people, communities, and our planet, one delicious bite at a time while honoring each individual’s food-story and palate.

 

As the CEO of The Food Coach Academy™, Build Healthy Kids® and Culinary Rehab®; Director of Culinary Medicine at Rouxbe; Adjunct Professor at the University of New England, and consultant in Food is Medicine, Dr. Kennedy (or Dr. Deb as she prefers) is at the forefront of integrating food and health by focusing on flavor. She has published five books in the Culinary Medicine Textbook series, collaborating with a dozen chefs and over 40 nutrition experts from the United States, Canada, and Europe. Together with the international expert panel, Dr. Deb has developed culinary competencies for nutrition recommendations and various diseases. She has built culinary medicine courses for institutions such as The New England Culinary Institute and DHMC Weight and Wellness Center. She also created a fully online Culinary Medicine - The Food Coach Academy certificate program.

 

Dr. Deb holds a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from Tufts University. Her lifelong passion for food began at age 4, learning to cook in her parents' kitchen. Notably, she was the first Chair of Best Practices with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative and serves as a subject matter expert in Food is Medicine for large companies. She knows academically and personally that food can heal and prevent disease. Her mission is to help individuals, communities, businesses, and the healthcare sector to support culinary skill building in order to strengthen individuals in their capacity to heal. In today's world, many people are paralyzed with confusion and need clarification about what to eat. Her mission is to help people discover that they can choose to walk on a path toward health by focusing on just one delicious bite at a time.

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Professional Highlights:

  • Director of Culinary Medicine at Rouxbe (present)

  • President Food Coach Academy  (present)

  • CEO Culinary Rehab LLC  (present)

  • Adjunct Professor in Allied Nutrition at UNE  (present)

  • Tufts Human Nutrition Research Center for Aging

  • Yale’s Prevention Research Center

  • Babies and Children’s Hospital at NY Presbyterian

  • Cornell University

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

  • First Chair of Best Practices with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (a CIA/Harvard initiative)

  • Creator of Weight & Wellness Center at DHMC

  • Educator of Culinary Medicine at The New England Culinary Institute

  • Collaborator with the CIA to build a teaching kitchen at the San Antonio Texas Children’s Hospital

WORK WITH DR. DEB

Dr. Deb offers multiple avenues for collaboration and learning. As a consultant, she provides expert guidance in Culinary Medicine and Food is Medicine strategies, curriculum development, and community health messaging. Through her Food Coach Academy, individuals can gain comprehensive training in culinary medicine and health coaching. Dr. Deb is also available for speaking engagements, bringing her inspiring and informative presentations to conferences, events, podcasts, and more. Additionally, she offers expertise in creating teaching kitchen programs and developing food-based interventions for healthcare practices. Whether you're an individual seeking education, an organization looking for strategic guidance, or an event planner searching for a dynamic speaker, Dr. Deb's diverse skill set in nutrition science and culinary arts makes her an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about the intersection of food and health.

COLLABORATE WITH DR. DEB

Dr. Deb offers expert consultation in various areas where nutrition and culinary arts intersect with healthcare and education. Please contact us today to explore how Dr. Deb can contribute to your project or organization.

Culinary Medicine Programs
 

  • Develop and implement evidence-based culinary medicine initiatives

  • Integrate food-based interventions into healthcare practices

Food as Medicine Strategies
 

  • Design nutrition-focused treatment and prevention programs

  • Create a robust and sustainable medically tailored produce/meal/grocery program

INSPIRING SPEAKER

Discover the power of Culinary Medicine with Dr. Deb, a dynamic speaker and expert bridging nutrition science and culinary arts. With her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and chef's expertise, Dr. Deb delivers captivating presentations that turn complex health concepts into delicious, actionable solutions. Her engaging talks empower audiences to take control of their health, one bite at a time. Experience Dr. Deb's unique blend of scientific insight and culinary wisdom, and join the Food is Medicine movement that's revolutionizing how we think about health and healing.

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DISCLAIMER - The information produced by Culinary Rehab LLC in no way should take the place of medical treatment. It is always best to check with your healthcare provider before embarking on a health and wellness plan.

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