Food Is Medicine 

At Maitano, we believe that food is more than just sustenance- it's a powerful source of healing and a vibrant expression of identity, culture and heritage.  We are here to help you discover how to use African food as medicine to achieve optimal health and well being, all while honoring your true self.

For centuries, African cultures have understood the profound connection between food and health. Traditional foods, abundant nutrient rich Whole Foods and time honored cooking methods, have sustained communities and fostered vibrant well-being. At Maitano, we draw upon this ancestral wisdom, blending it with the latest scientific research to create a personalized approach to wellness. . 

Our Approach

Our team of credentialed health professionals will guide you on a personalized journey to:
Unlock the healing power of food. Discover how your favorite ingredients can prevent, manage and in some cases reverse chronic health conditions.
Embrace your culinary heritage. African food is healthy. Learn how to incorporate heritage foods in a healthy lifestyle. Prefer global flavors? We got you. Our dietitians teach you how to include a wide variety of foods you love to create good health.
Develop sustainable habits.  Whether in person or virtually, our coaching is designed to help you get off the restrictive diet yo-yo and learn how to create an eating pattern that you LOVE and can stick with.

The AfroCulinary Medicine Kitchen

It's nutrition only if it's eaten. Start your healing journey with our AfroCulinary Medicine Kitchen- an extensive database of easy to follow, delicious recipes from the continent and flavors from around the globe. Our easy to follow meal plans and recipes make healthy, cooking accessible and easy.  Start your culinary journey today. 

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