The Boston Vegetarian Society is thrilled to present a pioneer and luminary in the vegan movement:

Michael Klaper, MD

“Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition”

Dr Klaper is a distinguished and internationally-recognized teacher and speaker on diet and health with over 50 years of clinical experience in helping patients regain their health through improved diet and lifestyle. He is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine. His presentations explore the mechanisms by which plant-predominant diets can help reverse common Western diseases,

He is the author of Vegan Nutrition; Pure & Simple and has produced numerous videos, webinars and dozens of articles for scientific journals and the popular press. As a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs, Food for Thought and the award-winning movie, Diet for a New America. He is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and our planet.

Dr. Klaper’s focus now is on the non-profit, Moving Medicine Forward, an educational initiative dedicated to promoting nutritional awareness among medical students and practicing clinicians, emphasizing the role of plant-based nutrition and positive lifestyle practices in arresting, and often reversing, chronic disease.

See websites for Dr. Klaper and Moving Medicine Forward:

doctorklaper.com and movingmedforward.org

OPTIONAL VEGAN LUNCH

The talk will be preceded by an optional vegan lunch from the chefs of Veggie Crust.

Have a super-delicious meal of pizza, salad, veggie pasta, and mango lassi:

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Veggies + Avocado Corn Salad $6

Slice of Vegan Pizza – choice of plain cheese, garden veggie, or falafel pizza $3
(a gluten-free option will be available)

Vegan Mango Lassi $6

SCHEDULE

2:00 pm: Optional vegan lunch

2:30 pm: Dr Klaper’s presentation followed by Q & A

COST
The event is free, but we request an optional $2 per person donation (cash please) for the host venue.

EVENT LOCATION:
Common Street Spiritual Center
Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
13 Common Street
Natick, MA 01760

ACCESSIBILITY
The location is wheelchair accessible. There is a side door with a ramp leading to an elevator.

MBTA
Take the Orange Line to North Station or Back Bay Station, then get on the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail. Get off at Natick Center, then walk 3/10 mile to our location.

PARKING
Street parking and nearby low-cost parking lots.

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE to help us plan for food and seating (strongly encouraged but not required):

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