For many, prioritizing wellness while juggling the demands of daily life can be a struggle. Jessica DeLuise, a physician assistant and culinary medicine specialist, has devoted her career to simplifying the way people navigate food and chronic disease prevention.

“Food and medicine have to go hand in hand,” she says. “When I became a practitioner, I wanted to make sure that I gave my patients the tools they needed to make optimal choices every single day.”

Combining her medical background with her passion for culinary arts, DeLuise hosts “Eat Your Way to Wellness,” an Emmy award-winning cooking program that explores the world of “food as medicine.” Known as The Wellness Kitchenista, she regularly shares her expertise on social media, offering simple tips and everyday recipes that promote wellness while championing taste and practicality. We spoke with DeLuise, who shared some of her favorite heart-healthy recipes, designed to support the busiest of lifestyles.