Dr. Nisha Patel, MD, MS is an internal medicine physician specialized in culinary medicine. Just a few years ago, she was a busy resident who found out she had concerning changes in her blood sugar and lipid panel during routine blood work. At that moment, she realized she needed to switch her food choices and transition to more healthful eating to regain her health. She took the step to receive additional training in culinary medicine and is now empowering individuals to eat healthily and incorporate more plants in their diet through her platform, @DrPlantel.
We spoke to Dr. Patel about the steps she took to transition to a nutritious plant-based diet, her vision for culinary medicine to be implemented in medical training, and the plant-based meals that have helped her maintain her diet. Inspired by her own experience and training in culinary medicine, she now regularly shares tips, recipes, and resources on how to incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes for optimal health. Dr. P