Healthy eating is a powerful investment in our well-being, and I’m thrilled to have Andrew Kaplan, also known as “Kappy”, here today to share his healing food journey. He is the creator and host of the Beyond the Plate podcast, where he interviews top culinary experts, sharing his extensive knowledge and industry connections.
He currently serves as the Vice President of Culinary Operations for Rachael Ray’s Brand where he helps develop brand strategy including culinary-related projects, appearances, events, cooking demonstrations, cookbook production, television production and more. As director of Rachael’s nonprofit Yum-o!, he helps empower kids and families to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking through education, hunger relief, and scholarships.
Committed to community service and culinary education, Kappy is on the leadership council for Share Our Strength and the Chef Corps for World Central Kitchen. From professional kitchens to podcast host, brand executive, and philanthropist he’s dedicated to making a positive impact through food.
We discuss his journey into wellness which was inspired by his father. He shares his experiences with practices like intermittent fasting, ProLon (a fast-mimicking diet), and food sensitivities, emphasizing the value of whole ingredients, moderation, and body awareness.
We talk about overcoming cat allergies through Nambudrapid’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET), which combines acupuncture and muscle testing. We also explore other wellness practices, such as NUCCA chiropractic care and cryotherapy, encouraging openness to various modalities and finding what works for each individual.
Episode Highlights:
- [03:25] Kappy’s healthy food pioneering father was his gateway into wellness.
- [05:34] He grew up in the food industry. He also saw his mother making real food from real ingredients.
- [06:02] Kappy ended up going to The Culinary Institute of America and Florida International University for Hotel Restaurant Management.
- [07:58] A few years ago, Kappy became very interested in intermittent fasting. He’s also used meal programs like ProLon.
- [09:09] He first tried fasting for weight loss then he realized the value of fasting for autophagy.
- [11:07] He’s also giving a shout out to a meal program called Real Food Heals.
- [12:44] He’s a proponent of eating whole foods. He does reduce gluten a bit and try to add protein.
- [15:38] Kappy talks about Yum-o! the program he helped Rachel Ray start.
- [17:12] We learn about Kappy’s work trying to create healthier meals for kids in different school systems.
- [21:15] We turn to Kappy’s wellness journey and some of the modalities he has tried.
- [22:02] We learn about the NAET technique which helped enable Kappy to live with a cat. The technique combines Reiki with acupuncture.
- [24:31] Incorporating muscle testing can even help to know if someone is sensitive to medication.
- [27:46] Kappy shares another story about the effectiveness of NAET. He also used it to detect he had a sensitivity to cashew milk.
- [33:21] The motivation for the Seeker’s Field Guide is to put all of these modalities in one place, so people can find what’s right for them.
- [34:52] We learn about NUCCA or the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. It’s based on the adjustment of the atlas bone which is at the base of your skull.
- [37:57] Kappy shares how he evaluates potential modalities that he’s interested in.
- [45:48] Beyond the Plate is coming up on its 10th season. If you’re interested in food or drinks, check it out! They also have a drink series called Beyond the Drink.
- [49:20] Kappy tackles the rapid fire questions!
- [53:03] Advice includes assessing what you actually want. What are you willing to invest in your health and wellness? Stay open, it’s not going to happen overnight. Find trusted resources.
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