Conversations from the Precision Nutrition Kitchen

Welcome back to Conversations from the Precision Nutrition Kitchen. On today's episode, Marian speaks with the Executive Director of the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures (CIHF), Heather Kolakowski.Heather is a chef and senior lecturer in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration. In her work with CIHF, Heather studies and works at the intersection of hospitality, healthcare, and sustainability, with a focus on human centered design. She is also a Cornell alumna herself, who planned a career as a hospitality industry professional, and did not expect to return to academia in a teaching capacity. However, through life's twists and turns, she ended up back on the hilltop, doing what she loves and sharing her passion for hospitality and sustainability with her students.In this episode, Heather also shares why juggling life as a working mom made her value recipes that are quick, easy, and wholesome. She shares a recipe for a burrito which is simple and delicious, and can be made ahead, frozen, and taken to go. For more information on Heather, click hereFor more information on the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures, click hereFor more information about the Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, click hereFollow the Jacobs Center on Linked InSign up for our newsletterClick here to follow the recipe that Heather shared

Welcome back to Conversations from the Precision Nutrition Kitchen! On this episode, Dr. Bruno Xavier, Associate Director of the Cornell Food Venture Center, shows us how to safely prepare lacto-fermented vegetables at home. He also talks about his academic and career journey, which began as a curious child, and grew into a career in which he followed new and interesting opportunities. Dr. Xavier also discusses his work at Cornell, including working with people from all over the world to develop food products, and mentoring students on their academic journey.To read the paper we reference about salt and safe fermenting, click hereTo learn more about Bruno and his work, click hereFor more information about The Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, click hereFollow the Joan Klein Jacobs Center on LinkedIn- click hereJoin our mailing list- click here

Welcome to Conversations from the Precision Nutrition Kitchen- a podcast from The Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health at Cornell University. On today's episode, host Marian Flaxman speaks with Dr. Michelle Loy, MD, FAAP, about her journey into the world of "food as medicine", starting with an interest in nutrition that began in childhood. Dr. Loy discusses her clinical experiences alongside evidence from the nutrition literature, and shares about her research and work within Integrative Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.  Finally, Marian and Dr. Loy prepare a gluten free sourdough bread, and discuss their shared passion for cooking and fermenting nutritious foods.For more information on Dr. Michelle Loy:https://weillcornell.org/news/getting-to-know-michelle-loy-md-of-integrative-health-and-wellbeinghttps://weillcornell.org/michelle-h-loy-mdFor more information on The Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health:https://www.cpnh.cornell.edu/To read more about the studies mentioned in this episode:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaz7015 - MD Anderson fiber studyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256014/ - FeFiFo studyhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.121.021515 - Portfolio diethttps://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms7342 - Diet swap studyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35723657/ - Dr. Loy's scoping review on probiotics Location: Discovery Kitchen, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health or Cornell University.This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. While the podcast will cover topics related to nutrition, health, and wellness, and may feature licensed medical professionals, nothing in this podcast should be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Health and nutrition are highly individualized, and what works for one person may not be appropriate for another. A qualified healthcare provider is the best resource for guidance tailored to your unique medical history and needs.