John La Puma

John La Puma has extensively contributed to the field of wellness through his multifaceted career as an internist, chef, and author. He played a pioneering role in the integration of culinary skills and nutrition in the medical field, being the first physician to introduce cooking and nutrition as part of medical education in the United States. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his founding of several initiatives such as CHEF Clinic and ChefMD, aimed at promoting wellness through a combination of healthy eating, fitness, and medically informed cooking.

La Puma's expertise is not just confined to the culinary world, but extends to the literary arena as well. His authorship of books like "The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat" and "ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine," both of which have made it to The New York Times Bestseller List, underscores his authority in the field of culinary medicine. His knowledge and passion for health and wellness have also found a platform on television shows including "Eat and Cook Healthy with Dr John La Puma!" on PBS and "What’s Cookin’ With ChefMD?" on Lifetime Television.

In recent years, La Puma has turned his focus towards nature therapy, showcasing his versatility in the health and wellness sphere. He explored the benefits of nature through a mini docuseries titled "GreenRx" and also lectured at Harvard University on the topic of "The Scientific Basis for Nature as Medicine". Today, he continues to advocate for nature-based medicine through his work on his organic regenerative farm.