MARIA RAIMUNDO
Food is the most powerful, yet underused tool in healthcare.
My vision is a healthcare system where nutrition and Culinary Medicine are embedded in patient care.
My mission is to empower patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to make evidence-based nutrition a reality — supported by digital innovation and culinary practice.
#1
Inadequate diets are still the #1 risk factor for chronic disease worldwide — showing the urgent need to translate nutrition science into daily practice.
X16
Investing in nutritional interventions yields a return of $16 for every $1 invested (WHO), a reminder that prevention is not only healthier but smarter.
The gut–brain axis connects digestion, mood, and cognition, being an emerging frontier for both patients and healthcare providers.
78%
78% of consumers believe food is key to preventing and managing health conditions, proof that awareness is here but tools are missing.
Services
Consulting & Strategy
Helping organizations integrate Food as Medicine into healthcare, corporate wellness, and innovation projects.
Education & Training
Workshops, lectures, and training for healthcare professionals and companies, bridging science, cooking, and clinical practice.
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Speaking & Writing
Keynotes, articles, and thought leadership on Culinary Medicine, digital health, and the future of Food as Medicine.
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Testimonials
"Maria's passion, purpose, vision and agency are truly inspiring! I've had the pleasure of working with Maria on a Digital Health project around dementia and her unwavering commitment and exceptional work was instrumental to bring together different pieces of a highly complex puzzle. Maria's eagerness to be challenged and continuously learn and grow is truly remarkable!"
Ricardo Encarnação, Roche
Maria Raimundo
About me
I am a Biomedical Engineer turned Culinary Medicine practitioner with over 10 years of experience in digital health innovation. My journey has taken me from research in nutrigenetics at MIT Portugal, to startup leadership in oncology nutrition, to consulting and training with hospitals, corporates, and global organizations.
I am certified by Harvard Medical School in Culinary Medicine Coaching and Digital Transformation in Healthcare, and hold a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition (CNM). I combine evidence, science, and culinary practice to help patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations bring Food as Medicine into daily life.
My current work focuses on gut health, the gut–brain axis, women’s health, and chronic disease prevention. I deliver workshops, lectures, and consulting projects across Portugal and Europe, helping to embed nutrition into healthcare delivery.
Image courtesy of Roche Portugal