Panel Discussion: Cultural Flavors: Celebrating Plant Dishes From Around the World
Dr. Mehta leads a discussion panel that will cover global plant based wholesome nutritious and flavorful meals.
Panel Discussion: Making Awesome Plant Dishes On a Budget
Dr. Erin Mayfield moderates a panel that will discuss how to eat plant centered meals economically.
Unlocking Your Healthspan: The Power of Balanced Blood Sugar
Shifra Zuckerman, MS, RDN will cover natural blood sugar management strategies, focusing on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and balancing A1C and fasting glucose for optimal healthspan.
The Power Patients Have to Tackle Personal and Planetary Challenges; Eating Can Do That
Kathryn J. Pollard, MS will give the big-picture climate science and health information people need, to make transformative food choices for their well-being and the future of all of us. Just eating can do that.
Breadfruit & Beyond: A Chef-Inspired Guide to Plant-Based Fertility Nutrition
Renée Allen MD MHSc., FACOG Dipl.ABOG and Chef Omar Powell explore how plant-based recipes and cycle-aligned nutrition optimize hormonal balance, reduce inflammation, and enhance fertility outcomes with practical strategies and chef-inspired meal ideas.
Eating the Rainbow: The Making of a Berry Joyful Kitchen
Meena Julapalli, MD lectures on how making it a daily practice to eat the rainbow – a variety of vibrant and colorful fruits and vegetables – is a mindful and joyful way of promoting health and vitality.
Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms, Oh My! How a Busy Physician Mom Who Can’t Cook Makes Family-Friendly, Veggie-Forward Meals
Wendy Schofer, MD shares meal-prep and simple family-friendly meals for busy physicians who hate to cook, need to eat and want to make it easy and fun!
The Power of Substitution: How Plant-Based Milks and Small Changes Create Big Impacts
Annahieta Kalantari, DO, MEd teaches us why small dietary changes, like choosing plant oils over animal fats, nondairy milks, and whole grains, can create lasting health improvements through cumulative, manageable adjustments.
Lentils: The Humble Yet Mighty Giant in Your Pantry
Richa Mittal, MD’s informative talk and cooking demonstration will teach families and doctors the health benefits of lentils and guide their patients on how to enjoy them.
Watermelon, Avocado, Cucumber: The Craft of Selecting Ingredients
Danielle Manalo, MD will share how you can bring more plants to the family table in a way that’s fast, flavorful, and FUN!
Peanut-Sized Effort, Big Results: Meal Planning Hacks for Fast and Healthy Meals
Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO will share the necessary hacks to get healthful, plant forward meals on your dinner table and in your lunch bag each week with ease.
Turmeric and Ginger: Turmeric Cauliflower Tacos with Ginger Spinach Tortillas
Siri Chand Khalsa, MD encourages participants to use recipes filled with herbs and spices to tap into nature’s gifts to us. Though not listed in RDA guidelines, these powerful phytonutrients may support and extend longevity.