AFRICAN HERITAGE 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. 

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.


Our Food As Medicine Programs

Individual   Coaching

Transform your health with  personalized coaching. Our  expert Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) create custom plans tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and goals. Achieve lasting results with ongoing support and guidance, every step of the way.   ,    

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Self -Paced Learning 

Learn at your own pace with our self  paced courses. Discover how to create a healing eating pattern that includes the foods that you love. All through your phone, computer and other  digitally enabled device. 

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Shared Appointments

Our shared appointments offer a cost-effective way to receive personalized coaching alongside other people working to improve their health. tram up for motivation, accountability and achieve your health goals together. 

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Meal Plans & Afroculinary Medicine

Learn which African heritage foods provide the greatest benefits for health and how to prepare them so they release the beneficial compounds that heal. Get a customizable meal plan to help you incorporate your favorite foods in your healing plan. 

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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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