Food & Faith
modern science | ancient wisdom
Serving Faith Communities
Founder, Donna M. Fagan, PhD, Registered Dietitian provides engaging presentations, workshops and consultations that are sure to nourish your body and soul.
​Join me for a food and faith tour in May, 2026 for an extraordinary adventure in the
Piedmont region of Italy with our Food & Faith educational culinary tour!
Experience the Slow Food Movement through engaging lectures, hands-on tastings of wine, olive oil and cheese, and visits to iconic sites, like The University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Museum of the Shroud of Turin. This intimate tour led by Donna M. Fagan, RD PhD, promises an unforgettable blend of culinary delights and academic insights. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore food and faith in one of Italy's most beautiful regions.
About Food & Faith
nutrition counselling | speaking engagements | virtual courses | in home visits
About Food & Faith
nutrition counselling | speaking engagements | virtual courses | in home visits
Whether you're seeking an engaging speaker to inspire your audience or looking to enhance your well-being, we have the resources and expertise to help you thrive. Explore our cutting-edge options and elevate your experience today!
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​Did you know that food-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease can diminish your 'health capital'? Just as you invest in your financial capital it's important to invest in your well-being.
Gain insights into the impact of food on your microbiome and gene function, and discover the Food as Medicine approach with Food & Faith.
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Bring a health and faith dimension to your next conference or event.
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Call, text or email today to set up your own bespoke workshop or choose from a list of presentation topics.
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EATING FOR YOUR GENES
Help Yourself!
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To 'help yourself' you first of all have to understand the profound connection between food choices and gene function. Our sessions introduce you to foods that offset the negative effects of the modern Western diet on your genes and aging. Join us to learn more about this intriguing area of emerging research revealing the foods that protect you from disease through genetic action. ​
FOOD and FAITH
Healing Food and Words!
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At Food & Faith, we believe that true health is a combination of spiritual and physical well-being. Our presentations will take you on a journey back in time, exploring both the ancient wisdom and modern science of food and faith. We focus on parallels between spiritual and physical health, providing guidance and resources to help you transform your health and wellbeing within a faith context.
HEALTH & THE MICROBIOME
Eating for the Microbiome!
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Discover the connections between food as medicine. Explore the fascinating, yet complex world of the microbiome and how it affects the overall health of our bodies and minds. With our presentations, you can learn how the modern diet is disrupting the microbes within you. We will show you how to choose food as medicine to prepare in your own kitchen. With food your body can heal itself and prevent harmful changes that lead to disease. ​
A PERSONAL HEALTH PLAN
Write Your Health Biography!
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Individual plans to work out your food philosophy. Change the way you eat within the context of your circumstances and personality. You are a world of curiosities. Explore and document your health history, illnesses, and antibiotic use. You'll be guided in your reflection from birth to the present day as you record your autobiographical health story. Your personal health history forms the beginnings of your personalized future plan.​
Our Founder, Donna M. Fagan, PhD
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Welcome to Food & Faith, where we believe in looking at food and health through a whole new lens. As a speaker and workshop facilitator, I'm passionate about spreading the message that the modern western diet is harmful to our health. Let me enable and support you on your journey to understanding how what we eat affects our body and mind.
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Credentials
Registered Dietitian (RD) – Vancouver General Hospital
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PhD (Medicine) – University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
MSc (Community Health) – Memorial University of Newfoundland
BSc (Human Nutrition) – St. Francis Xavier University
BEd (Adult Education) – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Publications & Contributions
Published in Global Health Promotion and Oxford University Press
Speaker
Invited Speaker at:
St. Augustine’s Seminary
Out of the Cold Program (Holy Rosary & St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica)
Newman Centre, University of Toronto
Faith & Volunteer Work
Rosary Volunteer – Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (JK–Grade 2)
Active in Food & Faith initiatives
Board Member, Newman Centre at University of Toronto
Memberships
Dietitians of Canada
Donna is a Newfoundlander residing in Toronto and a devoted grandmother to five delightful grandsons