Food As Medicine Health Conference
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Explore the transformative power of plant-based diets in healthcare
Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts from various fields to explore the latest scientific findings, clinical applications, and practical insights related to plant-based diets. Conference will be in-person and virtual.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association and the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For more information on Continuing Education Credits, please see our Info page.
Speakers
Experts in the use of food as a tool for healing, check out our full speaker lineup…
Schedule
Details on our speakers, panel, and plant-based lunch with culinary medicine demo…
Experts in using food as a tool for healing
Learn the latest information on plant-based nutrition, the effects of diet on chronic disease prevention and control, and about designing an optimum plant-based diet for patients and clients in a clinical setting. This conference is designed for healthcare professionals, but others with strong interests in nutrition and health are welcome to attend.
Registration
Register early and secure your spot among healthcare professionals. Both in-person and online options available.
About the Organizer
501(c)(3) nonprofit Eat for the Earth makes it easier for people to eat more plants and less animal products to sustain all life on Earth. Eat for the Earth educates about the benefits of eating plants and provides practical tools for doing so. Examples include nutrition and food preparation classes, dietary immersions, and community education. The organization also advocates for systems change, supporting institutions to enhance human health and reduce environmental harm by implementing practices and policies that support plant-based eating. Read more about Eat for the Earth.
3.5M
Vegans in U.S.
100%
Plant-based Conference
6+
Presentations
150+
Attendees
Meet Our Speakers
Experts in the use of food as a tool for healing, they have significantly contributed to the intersection of medicine and plant-based nutrition.
Michael Klaper, MD
Rak Jotwani, MD
Columbus Batiste, MD
