Our Food is Medicine® Approach to Healthy Living
The Center for Discovery’s Department of Nourishment Arts®, or DNA®, is a living model of our Food is Medicine® principle. DNA® recognizes that nutrient dense, clean, whole food is fundamental to realizing true health through optimal nutrition. We bring together farmers, chefs, and nutritionists to ensure the food we provide, and its nutrition values, are maximized at every point along the food chain. Our main focus is to harness the therapeutic power of food to create an internal environment for all bodies and brains to thrive. Literally, quality care from the inside out.
DNA® is a groundbreaking approach to providing all individuals at The Center for Discovery® – staff, students, and residents – with the ultimate whole foods experience.
DNA Leadership
Cesare Casella
Chief of The Department of Nourishment Arts®
Jennifer Franck
Assistant Chief of The Department of Nourishment Arts®
Peggy Parten
Executive Chef and Culinary Director
Greg York
Director of Farm Operations