According to a general definition of "chef" and "doctor" from reliable dictionaries, is:
Chef (noun): A skilled professional cook, typically the head cook in a restaurant or hotel kitchen, responsible for planning menus, overseeing food preparation, and managing the kitchen staff. The term comes from the French "chef de cuisine," meaning "chief of the kitchen.
Doctor (noun): A trained medical professional responsible for treating illness and injury.
What we propose as a chef for the new era is.....
In this context, new-generation chefs can step up and take responsibility for the health of their customers. Chefs have a unique opportunity to influence well-being by understanding nutrition and the impact of food on health. We can prioritize nourishing ingredients that support long-term health instead of contributing to the problem by using ultra-processed foods and unhealthy options from food suppliers. In a world of increasingly prevalent chronic diseases, chefs should advocate for better food choices. By crafting meals that enhance well-being and promote health, we can play a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases and ensuring our customers thrive.
Because of this:
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In reality, many corporations and government agencies are driven by the profit-focused mindset of shareholders, often placing our well-being as a lower priority. Even well-trusted doctors have become agents of big pharma, concentrating on managing symptoms especially non-infectious, non-genetic chronic diseases.
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Evolutionary adaptation takes thousands to tens of thousands of years to optimize metabolic function. No species can fully adapt to and metabolize new synthetic chemical compounds introduced in just 100 years, as evolutionary adaptation takes much longer for complex organisms like Homo sapiens.