Episode 16: Food as Medicine: Eat Healthier Without Giving Up the Foods You Love | Dr. Shayla Nettey

Can changing what you eat actually change your health? In this episode of _The Doctor Next Door_, Dr. George Korede sits down with *Dr. Shayla Nettey*, a physician, board-certified obesity medicine specialist, and chef who combines medicine with her passion for food. Dr. Nettey shares the personal story that led her from traditional medicine into lifestyle medicine and cooking, and explains why “food as medicine” doesn’t mean choosing nutrition instead of medical care—it means recognizing how much power our everyday choices can have. They discuss: • What “food as medicine” really means • The health benefits of eating more plant-based foods • Why “vegan” or “plant-based” doesn’t automatically mean healthy • How to read beyond marketing claims on food labels • Why extreme diet changes often fail • Simple ways to make healthy food actually taste good • Using spices, frozen vegetables, and easy cooking techniques to save time and money • How to make healthier eating realistic for busy families • Why progress—not perfection—is the key to lasting change Dr. Nettey also gives practical cooking advice you can start using immediately—including her go-to seasoning trio of *smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder*. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland, expensive, restrictive, or perfect. The goal is to find changes you can actually sustain. The Doctor Next Door Real People. Real Doctors. Honest Conversations.