Hi, I’m Yael—your personal guide to delicious, nourishing meals and a healthier relationship with food.

I am a Certified Holistic Chef, the brains (and taste buds) behind The Beneficial Bite, and a whole-food fanatic. My personal health journey began in 2014 after a brutal 6-week elimination cleanse. I was on a mission to uncover what foods were secretly affecting my health. Spoiler alert: it worked. I began a lifestyle change for myself, that significantly changed the way I feel daily.

Fast forward to today, post cleanse and post culinary school, after learning how to source, prepare, and preserve food, I have turned my passion for wellness into purpose. Armed with a deep understanding of dietary restrictions and nutrition-based cooking, I am here to help you navigate your own wellness journey. Because let’s be real—how we feel is often a direct reflection of what we eat. For me, cooking is therapeutic. But I understand, for many, it is not. Meal planning and cooking can feel like a relentless nightmare. That’s where I come in. My mission? To make your path to restorative health less intimidating and instead deeply rewarding.

Everyone’s relationship with food is personal and unique. Whether you’re battling health hurdles or just looking to eat better without stress, I am here to help you savor life—one nourishing bite at a time. Let’s turn your kitchen into a space of joy, not judgment.