About the Chef

Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) | Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University
Shenzhen-born, Kitchen-Tested, Science-Backed

I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of food and the brain—how what we eat shapes how we think, feel, and thrive. As a neuroscience and computer science student at Johns Hopkins, I’ve turned that curiosity into hands-on research, shadowing Dr. Angela at the Bayview Clinic to study dietary disorders and their neurological ties. Those observations became the foundation for my book, Wired to Nourish (May 2025), which explores the science behind eating for mental and physical wellness. Here, I’ll share bite-sized health tips, brain-boosting recipes, and practical insights from clinical nutrition—because good food shouldn’t be complicated, and neither should good health.

Published by Bayview Clinic

My Cooking Demos & Vlogs

Grandma’s One-Pan Noodles

Pineapple Fried Rice (Simplified Version)

“Golden Sandwich” for College Students

My Spicy Tteokbokki

Red Bean Oatmilk Cake Baked with Microwave

Fried Rice with Natto
(Unconventional)

Why Banana Biscuits Taste Real

Healthy Steamed Breakfast

Veggie Oriental Pancake

Curry Rice Bowl

View More On my Youtube Channel~

The Neuroscience Behind Food

How Could AI Models Predict Cravings Before You Feel Them?

Food in the Metaverse: Can Virtual Food Trigger Real Brain Responses?

Neural Implants and Appetite Control: Sci-fi or Imminent Reality?

Will Personalized Nutrition Rewire Your Brain?

Can We Hack Our Brains to Eat Healthier?

The Science Behind Food Marketing and the Brain’s Reward System

Flavors and Memory: How Smell, Taste, and Emotion Intertwine

How Food Color and Texture Fool the Brain

Marble mortar and pestle with fresh herbs and flowers on wooden table enhancing natural health and cooking aesthetics.

How Diet Intervenes in Depression and Anxiety

Detailed Recipes

Recipes from all over the world, including European, Asian, American, Australian, Mediterranean cuisines, etc.

Brain Foods

Explanations and cheat sheets about the neuroscience behind various types of food and diets.

Healthy Diets

Explore various diet types—from keto, Mediterranean, and plant-based, to gluten-free and intermittent fasting—tailored for different lifestyles and health goals.

Cooking Tips

Practical advice for every kitchen: from knife skills and seasoning techniques to time-saving hacks and temperature control for perfect results every time.

“I came to neuroscience to search for answers, especially how the brain
works. But somewhere between, I kept circling back to the plate. I
realized the brain doesn’t float above the body—it’s built by it, fed
by it, shaped meal by meal. In the end, I decided to study the brain
to understand people. I stayed for nutrition because that’s where the
healing starts.”

Crystal Liang