Kanchan Koya
Cookbook Author, Health Coach
Author of the cookbook Spice Spice Baby, Kanchan Koya holds a PhD in biomedicine from Harvard and is also a holistic health coach. Her mission is to make everyone more comfortable cooking with spices, for both their health-giving properties and their ability to make your food sing with flavor.
Brooklyn
New York
United States
- Spices
- Author
- Ancient Spices
- Indian Cooking

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Spices for Gut Health
Ready to optimize your gut health? Let Kanchan Koya lead the way.

Turbocharged Golden Milk
A turbocharged version of golden milk — or turmeric latte — with additional spices for flavor and health-enhancing qualities.

Spiced Chia Pudding
This spiced chia pudding is everyone’s favorite, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Top it with whatever you like.

Saag Paneer Minus the Paneer
In this vegan version of saag paneer, you won’t miss the dairy. And you'll get a dish packed with nutrition, including magnesium, folate, fiber, and anti-inflammatory spices.
Education
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Harvard Medical School
Ph.D., Biology 2002 - 2008 -
The University of Texas
B.S. Molecular Biology 1997 - 2001
Experience
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Founder
Spice Spice Baby Limited Jul 2014 - Present (9 years) -
Program Leader, SLP-NYC
Startup Leadership Program Sep 2010 - May 2011 (8 months) -
Co-Founder
SwitchBiotics Inc. Oct 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years)