Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz is a premier one-day in-person and virtual conference uniting healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts to delve into the transformative power of plant-based diets.

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Location: Santa Cruz, CA and Virtually

More information: foodasmedicinesantacruz.org

Explore the latest scientific findings 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.

Food As Medicine – Santa Cruz includes a slate of presentations from healthcare providers who are experts in the use of food as a tool for healing. Speakers include Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Columbus Batiste, and many others. The event also includes opportunities for networking, a resource fair, a delicious whole food plant-based lunch, and a culinary medicine demonstration.

This conference is designed for healthcare professionals, but others with strong interests in nutrition and health are welcome to attend. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. The Commission on Dietetic Registration has approved 7.25 CPEU hours for dietitians for this conference.