Evelisse is the Executive Director for Spanish Programs and Culinary Content for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Evelisse received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She is a diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and a graduate of the Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program. Evelisse is a certified instructor for PCRM’s Food for Life Program and collaborated in the GEICO Workplace Nutrition Study coordinated by the Washington Center for Clinical Research. She is an active board member and speaker for the Casa Vegana de La Comunidad non-for-profit organization in Puerto Rico. Evelisse practices Culinary Medicine in her business The Food Pharmacy and Farmacia en la Cocina in Florida. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Pumpkin Lentil Soup

This hot, delicious soup pairs well with a salad for a nourishing lunch or as a perfect first course. Pumpkin puree adds a creamy richness and body to this comforting soup.


Cacao Energy Bites
Cacao Energy Bites

These omega-3-rich bites are the perfect snack or dessert. They can curb hunger and cravings without giving you a sugar crash. Keep them in the fridge or freezer for a tasty boost to grab on the go!


Strawberry Mousse
Strawberry Mousse

This light, creamy mousse is naturally sweet and uses only 6 ingredients. It’s the perfect summer dessert!


Yuca (Cassava) With Mojo Sauce
Yuca (Cassava) With Mojo Sauce

Yuca, also known as cassava root, is a healthy, starchy tuber commonly used in Latin American cuisine. Yuca served with mojo sauce is a popular side dish in several countries.


Better Than Beyond Veggie Burgers
Better Than Beyond Veggie Burgers

These veggie burgers are full of rich, fragrant spices. And because they’re made using soy curls, they might remind you of the classic veggie burger texture.


Puerto Rican Root Vegetable Stew: “Sancocho”
Puerto Rican Root Vegetable Stew: “Sancocho”

Sancocho is one of the oldest dishes of Puerto Rican gastronomy. There are also versions of this popular dish prepared in the Dominican Republic, the Canary Islands in Spain, Colombia, Panama, Argentina, and Venezuela.


15 Plant-Based Easter Brunch Recipe Ideas
15 Plant-Based Easter Brunch Recipe Ideas

Who doesn’t love brunch? From sweet to savory and everything in between, mix and match Easter brunch recipes like Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes, Three Bean Salad with Roasted Potatoes, and decadent Chocolate Doughnuts for a meal that is sure to please everyone. A whole food, plant-based Easter menu filled with so much flavor, you won’t … Continued


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