Food As Medicine | Culinary Medicine Meets Menu
Join Neurologist Dr. Victor Wang (MD, PhD, MBA) and Chef Dennis Arvizu (MBA, WELL AP) for a new prescription for health. This is *Food As Medicine*, the first podcast to bring a board-certified neurologist and a sustainability-focused chef into the kitchen together. Each episode blends evidence-based medical science with the art of cooking to give you practical strategies for whole-person health. If you believe in evidence-based eating and want real-life strategies from a true Chef-Neurologist team.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Crunch Without Carcinogens: Chef‑Doctor Fry Guide
Chef Dennis and Neurologist Dr. Victor Wang crack open the hot debate on cooking oils.
Discover why carbon‑steel pan seasoning is safe (yep, polymerized oil ≠ burnt crud), how refined olive oil beats …
Kid-Approved Strawberry Jam! 🍓 Chef & MD Show You How (Low Sugar, Chia-Boosted!)
Tired of sugar-loaded store-bought jams? Join Chef Dennis Arvizu and Dr. Victor Wang (MD, PhD) in the kitchen as they whip up a delicious, healthy homemade strawberry jam that your kids will love! Th…
Spring Veggies: The Good, The Bad & The Smelly! 😲 (Asparagus, Fava Beans, Squash) | Food As Medicine
Dive deep into the fascinating world where medicine meets the menu with Chef Dennis Arvizu's guide to spring vegetables! This episode uncovers not only how to cook asparagus, fava beans, and patty pa…
Sugar Shock: Are You Consuming More Than You Think? MD & Chef Reveal Hidden Truths & Tips!
Think you've got your sugar intake under control? In this eye-opening episode of Food As Medicine, Dr. Victor Wang (MD, PhD) and Chef Dennis Arvizu uncover the startling amounts of hidden sugars in e…
Plant-Based Q&A: Your Food As Medicine Questions Answered
Ever wondered about plant-based eating? On this episode of Food As Medicine, Chef Dennis Arvizu tackles your most pressing questions, showing you exactly where medicine meets the menu with practical,…
The Hidden Benefits of Cinnamon
In this episode of Food As Medicine: Where Medicine Meets The Menu, Chef Dennis Arvizu explores the multifaceted world of cinnamon, particularly its significance during the holiday season.
Diving in…
Powerful Connection Between Diet & Brain Health
In this conversation, Dr. Victor Wang and Chef Dennis Arvizu explore the intersection of food and health, particularly focusing on the impact of diet on conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. They…
Is Your Food Healing or Hurting You? | Food As Medicine
In this episode of Food as Medicine, Chef Dennis Arvizu explores the relationship between food and health, focusing on eating habits, the prevalence of ultra-processed foods, and their impact on heal…
Can Your Diet Reduce Inflammation? Chef & Doctor Break Down the Facts
In this episode of 'Food is Medicine', Chef Dennis Arvizu and Dr. Victor Wang explore the profound connection between dietary choices and health. They discuss personal health journeys, the challenges…
Food Literacy: The Key to Wellness
In this episode of Food as Medicine: Where Medicine Meets The Menu,
Chef Dennis Arvizu and Dr. Victor Wang explore the intricate relationship between food choices and health. They discuss the impac…
Healing Through Food: A Culinary Journey and Road to Recovery
In this episode of Food as Medicine: Where Medicine Meets The Menu, Chef Dennis Arvizu and Dr. Victor Wang discuss the powerful connection between dietary choices and health, particularly in the cont…
Food As Medicine: Prepping for Surgery Healing Through Food
In this episode of Food as Medicine: Where Medicine Meets The Menu. Chef Dennis Arvizu discusses the intersection of culinary arts and medicine, particularly focusing on his experiences with ALIFT su…
Unveiling the Power of Culinary and Brain Health
In this First episode of Food as Medicine: Where Medicine Meets the Menu, join the dynamic duo—Dr. Victor Wang, a neurologist with a passion for brain health, and Chef Dennis Arvizu, a culinary exper…
Can Food Be Your Best Prescription? Find Out Now!
Curious how the food on your plate can heal your body and mind? 🌱🍽️ Join Dr. Victor Wang and Chef Dennis Arvizu, the first Chef-Neurologist duo, as they explore how culinary creativity meets cutting-…