Professor April N. Hackert, M.S., R.D.N. is a Global Psychiatric Culinary Medicine Research Dietitian, Scientist, Chef, eating disorder specialist, and the FOUNDER of Choose to Change Nutrition Services. As a scientific author birthing the use of Nutritional Neuropsychology and Psychiatric Culinary Medicine in conjunction with Medical Nutrition Therapy, this visionary orator is an international public policy advocate for the healing power of food on mental health. As a passionately articulate teacher, scientific researcher, and culinary wizard, April brings over two decades of experience to her food chemistry-inspired, culinary creations. She strives to communicate scientific principles in an entertaining and meaningful way. Her clinical work and research encompass a deep curiosity about the dietary and interconnected psychological belief patterns among humans with symptoms of anxiety.

We discuss topics including:

• Understanding Neurofeedback

• Understanding Biofeedback

• The importance of repairing one’s relationship with food and their body and how it impacts their psychological status

• The future of a nutrient profile

• What eating disorders in correctional facilities looks like

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.instagram.com/healingkitchen

(TEDx talk “Turn in at the fork”) https://youtu.be/idDlgiCxpL8

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