Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? Demystifying the Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet

Alissa Nizinski, MD, Geriatric Medicine Fellow, URSMD

This presentation will explore the compelling evidence supporting the adoption of a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet for preventing and managing chronic medical conditions prevalent in older adults. It will also address common misconceptions and provide practical strategies for discussing, and overcoming the barriers of implementing, a WFPB diet. I aim to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to empower patients towards embracing this dietary approach for improved health and wellbeing in later life.