Donna Panganiban, RD

I am honored to serve the community as a Le Cordon Bleu Culinary-trained chef, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. I’m a first generation Filipino-American, who inherited my passion for food from my family, where food is at the heart of every special gathering. I love seeing people vocalize the enjoyment of the food they prepare.  

As a chef, I practiced my strengths in creativity, customer service, organization, and planning. I designed menus and prepared meals tailored to the clients’ palate preferences.  With over 20 

years of experience, I refined my culinary skills through my experiences in small, family owned restaurants, large restaurant chains, catering, private dinners, and meal prepping.  I also mastered my pastry techniques by creating custom, personalized cakes for birthdays and weddings.

For 10 years, I have provided one-on-one nutrition counseling services to local residents at public health clinics, which include nutrition assessment, education and personalized meal plans to enhance knowledge and impact behaviors related to nutrition, physical activity, a healthy lifestyle, and overall health.

I currently have a private practice titled "Love In The Kitchen" that offers virtual cooking classes and one-on-one medical nutrition therapy services.  In addition, Love In The Kitchen partners with an internal medicine residency program to teach practical nutrition and approachable cooking as well as faith-based organizations to teach love and faith through cooking.

My favorite scripture is: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)