Dr. Farid Zarif
Director, Nutrition/Dietetics
MPH, ND, PhD, (MD/PhD candidate St. Luke’s University School of Medicine)
Doctorates:
Clinical and Holistic Human Nutrition
Naturopathy
Masters:
Sports Medicine
Public Health
Grad/Post Grad:
David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
St. Luke University School of Medicine
Clayton College School of Natural Healing
American Holistic College of Nutrition
Post-graduate study includes:
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Institute of Spinal Disorders
Tri-Cities Medical Center, Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Over one hundred and fifty published articles, consisting of:
Clinical and Holistic Treatments, Integrative Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, Gastroenterology, Weight Loss, Fitness, and Public Health.
Founded new studies on the “Human Counter- Metabolic Energy Cycle”
Author of one of the Nation’s most effective “weight management” eating system, “The Zarifian Method”.
Everyone’s talking about him! Dr. Zarif , The Zarifian Method©. People from all around the globe rave its effectiveness, This method achieves its dubious feat by the ingestion of foods that are appropriate for each personal chosen lifestyle. That includes carbohydrate intake, protein intake, fat intake, and supplementation (vitamins & minerals, etc.) People are all uniquely different in size, shape, fitness level, behaviors, etc. We all have our way of expressing life. The Zarifian Method© improves the very components that allow each individual to express life with constructive and favorable results. Constructive and favorable results are the consequences of making informed decisions. For instance, what is ingested should directly reflect your lifestyle/activity level. Nutrition and activity must be properly balanced in order to function, feel and perform optimally. In other words, a horse jockey’s nutritional requirements are quite different than that of a disc jockey. A homemaker’s nutritional requirements are different than that of one who builds homes.
Active individual require more fuel daily. Sedentary individuals do not. Excessive intake of calories daily, and the lack of physical activity and rest, leads to surplus stored energy in the form of fat. “This is the most innovation nutritional method for weight loss”. “I haven’t felt this good since my childhood”, “ This is it! After I thought there was no answer,…The Zarifian Method made the difference.” Comments like these, don’t come easy, especially after numerous attempts of dieting, weight loss and diabetes management, accompanied by numerous failures. The Zarifian Method© in conjunction with Fresh Dining TM is helping to take the weight off and keep it off. Dr. Farid Zarif, MPH, ND, PhD, resident Nutritionist and Director, Nutrition and Dietetics at Fresh Dining TM, Burbank, California, is the founder The Zarifian Method©.
The Zarifian Method© works hand to hand with Fresh Dining TM to insure weight management challenges and improved health.
FRESHFACT: Chocolate and cocoa contain substances called catechins, which may help protect the body against degenerative illnesses like cancer.
The Freshology Team
- Todd DeMann, Founder and CEO
- As one of the leading managers and entrepreneurs in Southern California’s competitive hospitality and lifestyle sectors, Todd DeMann’s passion for innovation and excellence has been the guiding spirit behind both Fresh Dining and his several prior successful endeavors.
read more > - Bruce Knight, COO
- With over twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Bruce Knight knows precisely what it takes to operate a top-notch food service organization. read more >
- Rana Mansour, VP of Operations
- Bringing a unique blend of health care expertise, operations experience and communications skills to every project she oversees, Rana Mansour stands as an exemplar of the contemporary management professional, demonstrating a range of talents and perspectives as accomplished as it is diverse. read more >
- Michael Weldon, Culinary Director, Gourmet Programs
- With a background that includes hotels, restaurants, corporations, food service management, and experience gained from working alongside some of the most renowned names in the culinary world, Michael Weldon is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges provided by a groundbreaking organization like Fresh Dining. read more >
- Raffi J. Asadourian, Culinary Director, National Programs
- As one of the most highly-regarded chefs to emerge from the Los Angeles culinary scene over the last decade, Raffi Asadourian brings a combination of rigorous training, farsighted leadership and an impeccable palate to the position of Chef de Cuisine at Fresh Dining. read more >
- Rito Vital, Culinary Director, Special Programs
- From his roots in the rich culinary traditions of his native Mexico to his experience at the upper reaches of the Los Angeles restaurant and catering industry, Rito Vital's extraordinary range of influences shapes his unique contributions as Culinary Director of Specials at Freshology. read more >
Advisory Board
- David Kramer
- David Kramer has consistently been a top producing agent representing Buyers and Sellers of major estates and unique properties throughout the Westside for 20 years. His expertise and talent have made him a recognized leader in the real estate industry. read more >
- Karl Hingel
- freshdining™ has retained the advisory services of Karl Hingel for the purpose of assembling, examining, evaluating and documenting the fresh business processes and procedures. read more >
- John P. Roberts, Senior Vice President, Interactive & Digital Media, GSN
- The visionary behind the launch of GSN’s groundbreaking interactive television services, John P. Roberts, GSN’s Senior Vice President, Interactive and Digital Media is recognized throughout the industry as an iTV pioneer. read more >
Fresh Experts
- Nicholas J. Yphantides MD, MPH
- Noted author (My Big Fat Greek Diet), consultant, speaker, healthcare executive and family practice physician and and community advocate. read more >
- Dr. Farid Zarif, Director, Nutrition/Dietetics
- Dr. Farid Zarif, MPH, ND, PhD, resident Nutritionist and Director, Nutrition and Dietetics at Fresh Dining™, Burbank, California, is the founder The Zarifian Method©. read more >
- Edward Jackowski, Ph.D.
- Fitness innovator, author and motivational speaker, Edward Jackowski, Ph.D. holds his B.B.A. from Baruch Business College and his Masters and Doctorate in Behavioral Management from International University for Graduate Studies. read more >
- Dr. Kelly E. Williams, MD
- Dr. Kelly E. Williams earned her medical degree from University of California and completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kelly E. Williams is currently practicing in Laguna Hills. read more >
- Dr. Charles L. Blum, DC
- Dr. Blum is a chiropractor practicing in Santa Monica, California since 1981 treating women during their pregnancy as well as children. read more >
- Dr. Walker Ozar, DC
- Dr. Ozar started his practice at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Two years later, he founded Beverly Hills Posture and Rehabilitation Institute. read more >
- Dr. Nicole Williams-Alexander, MD
- Dr. Nicole Williams-Alexander earned her medical degree from Howard College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA in Family Medicine. read more >