A New View of Food

12/19/2025

Great new important film is out!!

How Not to Die is a bold feature documentary that confronts the greatest threat to human health—our diet. Based on the international bestselling book of the same name, by Dr. Michael Greger, this movie plays like a fast-paced action thriller but is packed with hard-hitting data that just might sa....

09/08/2025

Grateful to be asked back to be on a women's health empowerment panel. Incredible speakers that day and actually throughout the entire multi day conference. https://www.preventionofdisease.org/ for more information.

08/27/2025

Check this out. I’m so looking forward to presenting my talk on the importance of preconception! But look who else is speaking?!? I love and respect all of them.
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Register today for Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz!

On Friday, October 17, 2025, join us at the stunning 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley (or virtually via Zoom) for a powerful one-day conference exploring how plant-based nutrition can prevent and treat disease. This immersive event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect healthcare professionals and wellness advocates alike. You’ll walk away with evidence-based insights, practical strategies, and renewed inspiration for both patient care and personal wellness.

Highlights of the day include:

Presentations from leading healthcare professionals and researchers
A vibrant resource fair with networking opportunities
A culinary medicine demonstration
Delicious plant-based meals (breakfast & lunch included)
Earn up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (for MDs, DOs, RNs, PAs) or 7 CPEU hours (for RDs, DTRs).

In-Person: 1440 Multiversity, 800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Virtual: Zoom
More info & registration: foodasmedicinesantacruz.org

Don’t miss this inspiring day of cutting-edge research, community connection, and hands-on tools to harness the healing power of food.

The 2nd Annual Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz Conference 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 vir...

05/05/2025

https://foodasmedicinesantacruz.org/

The 2nd Annual Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz Conference 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 vir...

10/16/2024

Don't forget this Sunday in Santa Cruz! Fabulous presentations all day. I'll be on a panel along with Michael Klaper, M.D. and Reed Mangels, PHD, RDN, and other amazing folks! A life changing day for all who can attend!

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.

10/04/2024

Come to a Let’s beat breast Cancer event!

Find a Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally to Support Near You!

09/28/2024

https://www.p-pod24.org/single-day-agendas

2 more virtual conference days in 2024!  •  See price list:  Virtual Summit Sundays Sept. 29, Oct. 6 7.5 educational hours each day. • Register for either or both.   •   See agendas.   •   See continuing education credits.

08/26/2024

I'm thrilled to be speaking on Sept 29th at P-POD. Here is all the info to sign up for the virtual conference. I am honored to be speaking with such brilliant health practitioners.

08/08/2024

On Healthcare for Harris along with 500 others all preparing to secure a better future for all by supporting the Harris/Walz campaign.
No to project 2025
Yes to reproductive rights!

05/29/2024

My brother’s amazing memorial.
I read two of his poems starting at 1:04 if you are interested only in that. But it was an incredible couple of hours of tributes to my wonderfully brilliant brother.

A memorial event for poet and scholar David Shapiro, with tributes from over thirty people, including Joanna Fuhrman, Ron Padgett, Rodger Kamenetz, Alicia Jo...

05/08/2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/05/08/david-shapiro-columbia-protests-dead/

The erudite writer was remembered -- to his chagrin -- as the cigar-wielding Columbia student in a photo that came to represent an era of campus uprisings.

02/28/2024

With just a little bit of preparation you can have whole plant foods meals on the table quickly.

posted February 20, 2024 I don’t like to cook or bake. There, I said it. Learning how to prepare whole plant food meals that tasted good but didn’t require hours in the kitchen, was imperative. If you love to cook, you can just skip this post. I’m writing to those like me who don’t enjoy [.....