Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Chef Katie Farina

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In this episode of KiraGrace Living, Kira meets with chef and wellness expert Katie Farina to discuss the powerful connection between food, body, and mind.

Katie’s journey began during her mother’s battle with cancer, which inspired her to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and health. That experience opened the door to a lifelong passion: understanding how what we eat can help us heal, support recovery, and create lasting wellness.

Trained at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, Katie went on to launch Katie’s Healing Kitchen, where she teaches people how to cook with intention using whole, nourishing ingredients. From leading anti-cancer cooking classes to serving as a guest chef and wellness expert at several hotels, Katie has dedicated her life to helping others transform their health through food.

Katie and Kira talk about the emotional and physical impact of nutrition, what it means to cook and eat with purpose, and how mindful shifts in your kitchen can lead to big changes in your wellbeing.

Key Learnings:

Start with Real Ingredients:
Eating whole, simple foods can make a world of difference.

Know What to Limit:
Understanding what to reduce (and what to replace it with) can help your body thrive.

Superfoods Can Be Simple:
Add in a few nutrient-rich ingredients to elevate your meals, like berries or leafy greens.

Food Can Heal:
What we eat every day has the power to support recovery, balance energy, and promote long-term health.

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