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SUMMARY:Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Vegetarian Society is thrilled to present a pioneer and luminary in the vegan movement: \nMichael Klaper\, MD \n“Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition” \nDr 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\, \nHe 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. \nDr. 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.  \nSee websites for Dr. Klaper and Moving Medicine Forward:  \ndoctorklaper.com and movingmedforward.org \nOPTIONAL VEGAN LUNCH \nThe talk will be preceded by an optional vegan lunch from the chefs of Veggie Crust. \nHave a super-delicious meal of pizza\, salad\, veggie pasta\, and mango lassi: \nCreamy Tomato Pasta with Veggies + Avocado Corn Salad $6 \nSlice of Vegan Pizza – choice of plain cheese\, garden veggie\, or falafel pizza $3\n(a gluten-free option will be available) \nVegan Mango Lassi $6 \nSCHEDULE \n2:00 pm: Optional vegan lunch \n2:30 pm: Dr Klaper’s presentation followed by Q & A \nCOST\nThe event is free\, but we request an optional $2 per person donation (cash please) for the host venue. \nEVENT LOCATION:\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\nFellowship Hall (downstairs)\n13 Common Street\nNatick\, MA 01760 \nACCESSIBILITY\nThe location is wheelchair accessible. There is a side door with a ramp leading to an elevator. \nMBTA\nTake 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. \nPARKING\nStreet parking and nearby low-cost parking lots. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND HERE to help us plan for food and seating (strongly encouraged but not required): \ndocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHZfc-anpPo_5gZ2l0_su-2-ATtAVcwT4jMnp6Zi7SUPDXHg/viewform
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/food-as-medicine-transforming-health-with-plant-based-nutrition/
LOCATION:Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Vegetarian Society%2C Beverly Rich":MAILTO:info@bostonveg.org
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