Food as Medicine
This presentation provides an overview of the power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle habits that promote wellness. You will learn evidence-based information about foods that have been shown to prevent and reverse diabetes, heart disease, and other leading killers. Use this information as inspiration to start your own journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Research studies show that plant-based nutrition and lifestyle habits promote…
• Lower blood sugar in diabetics
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduced cholesterol
• Healthy weight loss
• Less dependency on medications
Disclaimer: We are not creating a doctor-patient relationship with you. We are not registered dieticians or licensed nutritionists. We provide educational information only. We do not provide medical advice or nutritional therapy. We do not diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue or disease or condition. Talk to your doctor before making any changes in your diet, exercise or lifestyle choices.
She is an engaging speaker on the subject of healthy eating and lifestyle habits, appearing on Chicago area radio shows (WGN, WVON, and AM 560) as well as speaking before professional audiences. In 2018 she was showcased on the AARP website and was a panelist at the Forward Food Leadership Summit sponsored by the Humane Society and Northwestern University.
Education:
• Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Honors Program in Medical Education (B.S. ’85, M.D. ’87)
• Anesthesiology Residency, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine ‘91
• MBA Kellogg Graduate School of Management ‘02
• Certification in Integrative Health Coaching, Duke Integrative Medicine
• Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, Cornell University
• Advanced Certificate in Medical Writing, University of Chicago Graham School
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