Luis A. Mispireta, MD, was born in Lima, Peru, and pursued his medical education at Cayetano Heredia in Lima, graduating in 1967. He then moved to the USA in 1968 for a seven-year surgical training program. In 1975, he commenced his practice in Vascular and Heart Surgery in Washington DC, where he dedicated three decades of his career before retiring from medicine in 2005. Married since 1964, Luis has three daughters, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His passion for fishing and cooking the catch sparked his curiosity about food taste, the impact of heat on macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), and the body's metabolic processes. This interest led him to delve into various cooking methods and integrate them into his daily routine.
Dr. Luis Mispireta From a Heart Suren to Cook explores the world of taste and flavors while offering scientific information about the composition of foods. Mispireta dives right into how we taste things, then discusses flavor and introduces recipes as examples of how flavors and cooking techniques work together."" - Blue Ink Review ""From a Heart Surgeon to a Cook "" is a thorough resource for understanding and mastering cooking through the lens of taste, flavor, and health. Dr. Mispireta's holistic approach to healthfulness means he doesn't just focus on the individual components of nutrition; he presents a comprehensive view of how these components work together to support overall wellness. Whether you are a health-conscious home cook or a nutrition enthusiast, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to make healthier choices and enjoy delicious, nutrient-rich meals."" - Pacific Book Review, LLC ""Mispireta combines culinary alchemy with medical science to produce a highly informative and valuable resource with the potential to revitalize the health-conscious reader's love of food. Tantalizing color photos of prepared meals will leave readers salivating and ready to taste will leave readers salivating and ready to test their skills in the kitchen."" - US Reviews of Books. ""The book concludes with suggestions for making unique pairings and using what is on hand to create masterful dishes. Each section of the text (which largely focuses on meats, sauces, and vegetables) begins with a quotation that summarizes the overarching idea of the chapter. The cookbook soars in its breakdown of processes."" -Kirkus Review