title: The Power of Food: Enhancing Stem Cell Growth and Decreasing Inflammation
author: Bonnie Raffel R.D.
description: <b>Bonnie Raffel</b> is a Registered Dietitian with 30 years of experience in food, nutrition, and food management. Bonnie attended Purdue University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and a minor in Restaurant and Hotel Management, and she completed a one-year internship with Community Hospital of Indianapolis, Indiana. Her years of work experience include food management positions in hospitals, nutrition and food management consulting services to nursing care facilities, and corporate management of nutrition services for long-term care in nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Bonnie is also an active member of the American Dietetic Association.
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  “Finally! A book that eloquently but concisely explains how certain dietary
  modifications can actually trigger your body’s natural ability to activate
  your own coveted stem cells based on sound, scientific evidence. With a
  fantastic explanation of the various types of stem cells, Dr. Elia, gives you
  solid facts about how to optimize your stem cells, slow down your clock,
  improve your gut and immune health, and feel fantastic! You’ll love reading
  about exactly what foods and dietary supplements to include and what to
  remove. And with her super easy-to-follow guidelines, you’ll experience the
  benefits of stem cell activation right away!”
  
  
  —Dr. Sheila Dean, DSc, RDN, LDN, IFMCP
  
  
  Cofounder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy; adjunct
  professor at the University of Tampa and University of South Florida, Morsani
  College of Medicine
  
  
  “In _Stem Cell Activation Diet_ , Dr. Elia uses a conversational tone to dive
  into our way of living and to encourage us