The Healing Power of Asian Diets: Food as Medicine in AANHPI Communities
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How can traditional Asian diets help prevent chronic disease and promote long-term wellness? In this engaging talk, Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto explores the protective power of food through an Asian cultural lens—highlighting the latest research on how traditional Asian ingredients, eating patterns, and cultural practices support health and longevity.
Drawing from emerging science and ancestral wisdom, the discussion focuses on dietary strategies relevant to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, including plant-based diets, fermentation, herbs, teas, and mindful eating.
Join us for this informative session to learn how food serves as a powerful tool for prevention and healing—rooted in the unique culinary heritage of Asian communities.
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Tamiko Katsumoto, MD, DipABLM is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University and board-certified in lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about the role of sustainable, whole food, plant-centered diets in improving health and addressing climate change. Dr. Katsumoto studies the impact of diet and lifestyle on inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer, and directs Stanford’s Rheumatology Oncology Clinic. She also co-leads the Food Systems, Health, and Environment Working Group at the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health.