Plant-Based Wellness & Holistic Nutrition: Chef Khazire Ghany on Food as Medicine
By Lana Reid | October 12, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Chef Khazire Ghany, a plant-based chef, certified herbalist, and wellness educator, to discuss plant-based nutrition and holistic health. Khazire shares how food, herbs, and intentional dietary choices can support overall wellness and everyday health. He reflects on the role of food education in empowering individuals and communities to make informed, mindful decisions about what they consume.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Chef Khazire Ghany offers an insightful conversation on plant-based living, herbal knowledge, and holistic nutrition.
Khazire explains how plant-based nutrition and herbal remedies can support wellness by addressing inflammation, congestion, and blood sugar balance. He emphasizes that food is not just fuel, but information — and that intentional food choices play a vital role in long-term health outcomes.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Khazire explore the importance of food education and accessibility. Khazire shares how understanding ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural food traditions helps people reconnect with food as a source of healing rather than confusion. He also discusses how holistic nutrition draws from ancestral knowledge and practical application, not trends.
The discussion highlights mindful eating and lifestyle awareness. Khazire stresses that wellness is not about restriction, but about balance, knowledge, and consistency. He encourages listeners to view plant-based living as a supportive tool for wellness rather than an all-or-nothing approach.
This episode provides a grounded exploration of food as medicine, emphasizing education, accessibility, and intentional living as pathways to healthier communities.
About the Guest
Chef Khazire Ghany is a plant-based chef, certified herbalist, and wellness educator. His work focuses on holistic nutrition, herbal knowledge, and using food education to support everyday health and mindful living.
For more information on Khazire Ghany:
https://7k1cuisineandwellness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/7k1cuisineandwellness/
https://www.facebook.com/7K1Cuisine/
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men as educators, wellness advocates, and cultural knowledge holders who use food, education, and dialogue to support healthier communities.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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