So many treats! Cheesesteaks! PB&J! Fried chicken! But make it HEALTHY. Chef Kenny Minor is a chef who has not only transformed himself and his lifestyle but has done the same for so many others by helping them create a strong relationship with food. You do not have to say goodbye to foods that remind you of home or feel like comfort, you just have to swap out a few ingredients to turn a not so healthy meal into a nutritious one so you can still fill your belly and feed your soul.
Kenny Minor is a chef, cookbook author, and educator, who is passionate about ensuring at-risk communities have access to healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate foods.
In 2010, Chef Kenny realized that long-term discussions about the impact of food choices weren’t happening in communities of color. So, he launched the Eat for Life Project. Through this initiative, Chef Kenny works hands-on with community residents to create healthier lifestyles through a balanced diet and form healthy, sustainable habits.The Eat for Life Project has led to collaborations with Whole Foods Market, Emblem Health, YMCA, Phi Beta Sigma, CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, and other community organizations committed to fighting childhood obesity. Chef Kenny shares his personal experiences as he demonstrates how anyone can live a richer life through healthy lifestyle practices.
Topics discussed on today’s show:
- Growing up in the south around food considered unhealthy
- Learning how food is important in culture and within your family
- What is the feeling you get when you’re eating healthier foods?
- Some healthier food recipes!
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