What does MFP entail?
About The Program
Mindful Food Program (MFP), was initiated by Dr. Diana Carole Awuor. This program began in 2022, right after Dr. Awuor completed her own Breast Cancer treatment at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. At MFP, we aim to reduce the detrimental effects of chemotherapy on the physical and mental health of the patient through offering Healthy Nutrition Education and Support in response to the increasing global demand for personalized nutrition plans from cancer patients. MFP creates awareness about the importance of healthy nutrition, demonstrates portion control, and develops affordable weekly meal plans tailored to patients’ cultural preferences.
Nutritional support is provided through food banks across five regions in Kenya, where patients or caregivers can collect uncooked healthy foods, including balad fresh vegetables, grains, healthy starches, dried berries, and recommended fruits, primarily donated by farmers.
About Dr. Awuor
When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. That happened to Dr. Awuor when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The experience gave her a new and different sense of direction. Her passion is providing healthy nutrition education to patients undergoing chemotherapy cancer treatment. She is a philanthropist, the author of the book “Ensnared: The Toxicity of Anger, Delayed Forgiveness, and Prolonged Grudges”, a businesswoman, an educationist, and a higher education leadership professional.
Dr. Awuor’s educational background includes an EdD in Higher Education Leadership from Sam Houston State University, an MA in Higher Education Administration (Student Affairs) from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and a B.Ed. in Education Arts from Kenyatta University (Kenya). Dr. Awuor is also a public speaker on topics related to breast cancer, and international education. She is a wife to Sgt. Kennedy Osara of the US Army and mother to three beautiful girls; Kendi-Jeanne, Keana-Anaya and Kenna-Arella.
