Tell us about yourself!
I am a primary care physician who is Board-Certified in family practice and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, I trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in nutrition?
Because we can prevent 80% of all chronic lifestyle-related diseases
What is your overall philosophy toward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle?
Eat food, not too much, mostly plants – Michael Pollan
What are your top 3 bits of health advice?
- Eat a whole foods plant-based diet
- Move a little every day
- Practice self-care and reinforce relationships
What is your favorite cookbook?
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How Not To Die Book and Cookbook by Michael Greger, M.D.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
Visit www.chefdoczhu.com for more information on Dr. Colin Zhu!