John Morris is a graduate of NGI's Chef's Training Program. As an Olympic gold medalist and full-time firefighter, he turns to healthy foods for optimal performance. Read on to learn about John's career and how he hopes to use the tools he learned in culinary school both personally and professionally.

Studies have shown that plant-based diets are health-promoting and may help in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases — a theory NGI touted for 40 years. However, the myth that plant proteins are not “complete” and are not a sufficient substitute for animal proteins persists.

There is no time better than now to take advantage of local summertime greens. This arugula-walnut pesto pasta is sure to be a staple at your outdoor gatherings this summer as it is easy and quick to whip together.

What better way to celebrate summer than with a deliciously simple caprese salad?

Phoebe Lapine is one of those enviable people whose talent is undeniable. In her early 20s, she co-authored "In the Small Kitchen: 100 Recipes from Our Year of Cooking in the Real World," a cookbook for quarter-life cooks on a budget. She's also the creator, author and photographer of Feed Me Phoebe, a blog where she shares recipes for healthy gluten-free comfort food or what Phoebe refers to as "healthy hedonism."