Kimberly Kirschner
Willow Star Haven Charitable Foundation, USA
Title: Seeking wellness by putting a Whole-Food-Plant-Based diet to the test
Biography
Biography: Kimberly Kirschner
Abstract
Consuming a plant-baseddiet is more popular than ever these days. According to GlobalData, the number of US consumers identifying as vegan has grown substantially (from 1% to 6%) between 2014 and 2017. Veganism is no longer an obscure, fringe group but includes many people in the spotlight: actors (Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Tobey McGuire); scientists(Albert Einstein); musicians (Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Russell Simmons); politicians (Corey Booker, Dennis Kucinich) and athletes (Venus Williams,
Kimberly Kirschner Willow Star Haven Charitable Foundation, USA power lifter Patrik Baboumian, Scott Jurek) to name just a few. In this discussion we will look at the different types of plant based diets, explore the reasons to choose this lifestyle and talk about menus and recipes. Prevention of chronic disease and rapid improvements in overall wellness can result from a well planned vegan diet and there are economic and environmental benefits as well. The best news is that it is easy and tasty!