This event is presented by Plant Powered Metro New York.

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Plant Powered Metro New York has partnered with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan to present a virtual conference featuring luminaries in the field of evidence-based, whole-food nutrition and food policy. Join us for a midweek dose of inspiration. Our six engaging presenters will give you the knowledge, strength, and skills to fortify your health through the holidays and into the new year.

This virtual conference will consist of six live interviews with Q&As that will take place via Zoom from 11 am-1 pm EST on Wed, Dec 9, and 11 am-2 pm EST on Wed, Dec 16.

Together we will be inspired to unleash our energy and sustain our health through the power of nourishing foods!

1) Wed, Dec 9: How Food Policy Affects Your Health

11 am: Local Leaders on the Power of Healthy Eating: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams discusses his new book, Healthy at Last, and the story behind his leadership on issues of nutrition and healthy food access.

Noon: What You Need to Know About the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health, with Marion Nestle, Ph.D.

2) Wed, Dec 16: The Science, Art + Practice of Plant-Based Nutrition

11 am: Why Fiber Is Key to Whole-Body Health, with Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., MSCI: A practicing gastroenterologist and author of Fiber Fueled, Dr. B explains the role of fiber in preventing and treating chronic diseases.

Noon: Cooking Demo – Own Your Health with Chef AJ: Learn secrets for weight loss by eating more food, not less, through an engaging demo by Chef AJ.

1 pm: Creating a Healthy Food Mindset with Positive Psychology, with Liana Lianov, M.D., MPH
Former chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Lianov discusses how to harness positivity for healthy eating habits, happiness, and general well-being.