Best Cooking Influencers

Dr. Jason Fung is a physician and author specializing in obesity and diabetes management through fasting.

A globally recognized food advocate renowned for his campaigns and cookery books, the individual has committed his life to advocating for healthier eating habits and challenging childhood obesity. The renowned chef's career began at the tender age of eight in his parents' pub. Subsequently pursuing a culinary career, his breakthrough moment occurred at the River Café where a television production company discovered him. He has since authored 23 best-selling cookery books, all complemented by related TV shows, and is actively championing a global food revolution via his organization. He is currently based in London and Essex with his family.

The biography discusses a Scottish-born celebrity chef, who initially wanted to be a professional soccer player. An injury shifted his path to culinary arts, where he trained with renowned chefs and opened his first restaurant at 31. His restaurant earned three Michelin stars, a prestigious culinary accolade. He has since opened restaurants globally and has starred in many TV shows. His YouTube Channel and mobile game are also popular. Outside of culinary and entertainment ventures, he has also been recognized with an OBE. He and his wife established a foundation to support a children's hospital in London.

Joel Fuhrman is an American doctor known for his plant-based diet advocacy.

Dr. William Davis teaches about microbiome health and the impact of modern wheat on well-being.

Paula Deen is a renowned American chef, author, and television personality based in Savannah, Georgia.

Pati Jinich is a renowned Mexican chef and author known for her culinary contributions and PBS series.

Born in Minori on the Amalfi coast, the subject started in local restaurant kitchens at age eight before moving to Britain in the late 1960s. After traveling the country and studying wild food, he settled in London, working in various restaurants before opening the award-winning 'Passione'. Known for inspiring Jamie Oliver during their tenure at Carluccio's, his authentic Italian spirit made him a TV favorite. Currently, he promotes Italian cooking through books, magazine articles, and TV appearances while collaborating with Oliver on 'Jamie's Italian' restaurants. He resides in north-east London with his partner and twin daughters.

The individual is the founder of a multimedia company including a TV show, public radio show and podcast. They are also the founder of Cook's Magazine, launched in 1980, which was re-established as Cook's Illustrated in 1993. In 2004, they founded Cook's Country Magazine. Beyond their significant contributions to culinary media, they have also authored several books, with the most recent one being 'Fannie's Last Supper'.

Yotam Ottolenghi is a London-based restaurateur and best-selling cookbook author known for his weekly column in The Guardian and contributions to the New York Times Cooking section. Ottolenghi has published seven cookbooks, including award-winning titles 'Ottolenghi Simple' and 'Jerusalem'. His books were selected as best books of the year by NPR and The New York Times, won Cookbook of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals and named Best International Cookbook by the James Beard Foundation. Besides writing, he co-owns a chain of restaurants under his name and fine-dining establishments, Nopi and Rovi.

Nik Sharma, former molecular biologist, is a celebrated food author, recipe developer, and photographer known for Nik Sharma Cooks/A Brown Table and The Flavor Files newsletter. Leveraging his science background in cooking, he has appeared on various food-centric TV series. His pioneering work has garnered multiple awards, and his first two cookbooks were finalists for multiple prestigious awards. Previously a food columnist for top publications like The San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, and The New York Times Food Section, Sharma resides in Los Angeles, California.

Francesco Mattana is an Italian chef and author known for his culinary expertise and online presence.