Q: What is a diabetic wellness chef?

Chef Alicia serves as ac culinary consultant, assisting clients [with Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and/or Gestational Diabetes] in translating their medical team’s dietetic recommendations into delicious, and practicable, culinary guidelines for the home kitchen.

One of the greatest obstacles to treating Type 2 Diabetes is a patient’s ability to adopt lasting dietary changes.

Chef Alicia’s primary goal is to help clients crave their vegetables, as research shows that a plant-based diet can prevent, manage, and even reverse the disease. Individualized consultations are paramount to developing delectable plant-forward menus that excite each unique palate.

Q: Where are you located?

We offer virtual consultations for menu-based services. In-person cooking classes are offered in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County. Corporate and group workshops outside the New York metropolitan area available upon request.

Q: I cannot commit to a vegan diet, but still want to eat healthier.

Chef Alicia’s culinary training included health supportive preparations of lean meats including chicken, turkey, and fish. Our primary goal is to help clients enjoy their vegetables through proper preparation/cooking. We do not place judgment on dietary preferences; our services are meant to bolster plant intake.

Q: Are you available for hire as a private chef?

We currently do not offer private chef services, but are able to provide references in the New York metropolitan area. Our consulting services are geared towards individuals looking to create new and lasting dietary changes through home cooking.

Q: I do not have diabetes, but would like to incorporate more plants into my diet. Can you help?

We welcome non-diabetic clients looking to invest in their health by incorporating more vegetables into their diet. The benefits of consuming plant-forward, nutrient-dense meals are innumerable.