Introduction to Patty James
Fast Food. Obesity. Increase in diabetes. Eating disorders. Dysfunctional health care system. These topics fill our newspapers and our minds with seemingly insurmountable problems. The reality is that the solution is within each of us. As Patty James says “You are your own health insurance.” Referring to a broader definition of health insurance than the HMO offered by your employer, she is talking about how to take control of your life and assure better health through healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Patty’s roots are in the kitchen as a chef. Food must be great tasting to gain her approval. Healthy, but unappetizing, is not the goal. Healthy food, fun to prepare and enjoyable to eat is what she is passionate about.
Patty is available for TV and radio interviews, group presentations and as a resource for journalists needing an expert opinion in any of the following topic areas:
- General nutrition
- Organic foods
- Recipe makeovers—making your favorite recipes healthy
- Nutritional advice for specific health issues, such as cardiac health or diabetes
- Healthy eating advice for children and seniors
- "Do-able" lifestyle changes for better health
View the list of suggested interview/article topics with brief descriptions.
View suggested interview questions for Patty
Important Points To Know About Patty.
- She is a Certified Natural Chef and the founder of the Patty James Cooking School and Nutrition Center in Sebastopol, CA.
- The Patty James Cooking School and Nutrition Center is the first (and only) certified organic cooking school in the United States.
- Patty has a Masters in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, and is currently completing her Ph.D in Nutrition.
- She has appeared on Fox-affiliate KMPH in Fresno, CA, discussing organic foods.
- She has appeared on radio station KZST discussing her organic cooking school certification.
- She is a frequent speaker at public schools, businesses, markets, plus food- and health-oriented events.
- Her nutritional consulting is done on a one-on-one basis, as well as with groups such as schools and health care providers. Recent work has been with Beyond Faith Home Health Care in Dallas, TX; Wellness in the Schools program in New York and The Clinton Foundation.
- She is the developer of the Patty James Food Guide, a poster-sized guide to healthy living and healthy eating. Read more about the Patty James Health Guide.