Explore heart-healthy cooking in our Food is Medicine Series with a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist Allison Harrell and Patricia Guerrero, MD, FACC, of AdventHealth, who is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography with special interests in heart arrhythmias and preventive strategies for mitigating heart disease. Learn practical tips and hands-on recipes that make a heart-healthy diet easy and delicious. Join us for an interactive session to bridge nutrition science with cooking, empowering you to prioritize heart health in your daily meals. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your culinary journey with expert guidance.
About the Presenters:
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
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Patricia Guerrero, MD, FACC is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography with special interests in heart arrhythmias and preventive strategies for mitigating heart disease. A noted researcher, speaker, academic and clinician, she graduated second in her class at the University of Cartagena School of Medicine in Colombia, South America followed by her residency training at Michigan State University in Lansing, where she was honored as Outstanding Internal Medicine Resident. She next completed clinical and research fellowships in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.