Meet Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano, creator and founder of the Meals For Longevity Program

A Bridge Between Italian Tradition and Modern Longevity Science

"Healthy eating starts with intention and a proven program."

A Lifetime of Culinary Mastery

Chef Giuseppe Urbano is a vital link between the authentic Mediterranean dietary traditions of 1950s Italy and the cutting-edge nutritional science of today. Born in Milano in 1972, Giuseppe was raised in a culture where food was the foundation of life and health.

He began his formal journey at the prestigious Italian Culinary Institute “Carlo Porta” in Milano. Under the mentorship of Executive Chef Maurizio Bosotti, he mastered the "secrets" of the authentic Mediterranean Diet—long before it became a global health trend.

The Professional Pillars of Authority

Chef Giuseppe’s career is built on a diverse foundation of clinical health, large-scale retail, and private gourmet service. His expertise is verified by over 36 years of experience and more than one million meals professionally served:

• 🇮🇹 10 Years of Professional Training in Italy: A decade spent mastering the fundamentals of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine at its source.

• 🏥 7+ Years as Executive Chef in Clinical Healthcare (Brookdale): Managing high-level nutritional requirements in American long-term care facilities, ensuring scientific compliance for seniors and chronic health needs.

• 🛒 5+ Years of Executive Leadership in Grocery Retail (Winn-Dixie, Sweetbay): Mastering food quality, safety, and logistical scale for major grocery chains.

• 💎 10+ Years as a Personal Chef for Private Accounts: Providing bespoke, high-end culinary experiences for exclusive clients who demand both flavor and longevity.

• 👨‍🏫 25+ Years as a Chef, Instructor, & Food Consultant: Guiding restaurants and individuals toward sustainable, high-quality food systems.

An Entrepreneurial Spirit Driven by Passion

As a founder and entrepreneur, Chef Giuseppe has been the creative force behind numerous culinary landmarks in the Florida Suncoast area:

• Oh Mamma Mia: The beloved Sarasota restaurant where authentic flavors met local hearts.

• Sarasota Culinary Institute: Dedicated to empowering adults and the next generation through the art of cooking.

• 1492 Imports: Sourcing the highest-quality Mediterranean ingredients.

• Innovations in Convenience: So What’s for Dinner, Chef Prepared, I Dream of Venice, and Engage in Sarasota.

The "Scientifically Engineered" Difference

Today, Chef Giuseppe lives in Sarasota, Florida, where he applies his 15,000+ hours of testing to the MFL Chef@Home™ program. As a Certified Dietitian Manager and Certified Food Safety Manager, he transforms the complexity of clinical guidelines into an effortless, gourmet reality.

"Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... Honor God with your bodies." — 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Professional Credentials

• Diploma di Maturità Alberghiera: Graduate of the Italian Culinary Institute “Carlo Porta” in Milano.

• Certified Dietitian Manager: Sarasota County Technical Institute.

• Certified Food Safety Manager: National Registry of N.R.F.S.P.

• Multilingual: Fluent in English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish.

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