Episode 185 Food Is Medicine Through Functional Nutrition with Karina Hines
Release Date: 08/06/2026
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5:36 Chat with Karina Hines
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Karina Hines, founder of Botanical Kitchen is passionate about nutrient-dense food. Karina is a chef with over 22 years of cooking experience in Europe and the United States. She is a board-certified functional nutrition counsellor, herbalist and consultant. Karina is a functional nutrition chef, leveraging a deep understanding of how foods impact health and promoting cooking as an act of self-care. She provides functional nutrition solutions and guides members weekly to make sustainable and sensible changes to support vibrant health. Botanical Kitchen offers memberships to the general public and collaborative partnership programs with practitioners, farmers and organizations committed to helping people make sustainable dietary changes. Karina is highly trained with a well-cultivated skillset in a diverse array of cuisines. Her nutritional work is People-oriented and passion-driven with an international sensibility. Karina demonstrates proficiency in translating complex medical terminology to create accessible, actionable plans for people with chronic illnesses.
1:15:38 Closing Thoughts
Connections:
Karina Hines:
- Connect with Karina:https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/
- Contact Karina: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/
- Recipes: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/
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