Jazzy Vegetarian Cruise: About Our Speakers

Dr. Pamela Popper, Ph.D., N.D. is a naturopath, nutritionist and the Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. The Wellness Forum offers educational programs designed to assist individuals in changing their health outcomes through improved diet and lifestyle habits; to assist employers in reducing the costs of health insurance and medical care for employees; and to educate health care professionals about how to use diet and lifestyle for preventing, reversing, and stopping the progression of degenerative disease. Dr. Popper is currently featured in two widely distributed documentaries, “Processed People” and “Making a Killing” and will be appearing in the full-length feature film, “Forks Over Knives” about diet and health. Dr. Popper is the author of several books and cookbooks, as well as several programs offered for continuing education credits for medical professionals. She is the Founder of The Wellness Forum Foundation, which offers programming in schools designed to improve children’s health and well-being through better nutrition. Dr. Popper serves on the Physician’s Steering Committee for the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington D.C. She works for Whole Foods, as part of Rip Esselstyn’s team, charged with helping employees improve their health with plant-based nutrition and better lifestyle choices. Additionally, she is part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition. Everyone who is interested in health should hear her speak. For some, their lives may depend on what she has to say! 

Connect with Pamela Popper, Ph.D., N.D.

Workshop #1

Basics of a Plant-Based Diet

The concept is simple – eat more plants- eat less animal foods.  But there are so many things that can be confusing.  What do I eat?  How much should I eat?  How will I know if I am getting enough nutrients?  This workshop will provide the science supporting a plant-based eating plan and answer basic questions about how to adopt and maintain an optimal diet.

Workshop #2

Dietary Confusion and Myths

So you’ve adopted the plant-based diet, but so many questions remain.  Should you take supplements?  Should you eat soy?  Are red wine and chocolate health foods? What about the Mediterranean diet; is it healthy?  Why do so many experts disagree on these topics?  You’ll leave this workshop with these and other questions answered.

Workshop #3

Women’s Health

Women are faced with lots of decisions and challenges regarding health care.  Are diagnostic tests like mammograms and DXA scans helpful?  Are bio-identical hormones safe?  Is menopause supposed to be uncomfortable?  These and lots of other issues will be discussed in this workshop that will change your health and your life!

Workshop #4

Diet and Disease

This workshop explores the relationship between diet and disease, the dietary factors most likely to cause disease, and how diet and stop and even reverse many common degenerative conditions.

Private Consultations

Dr. Popper is available to consult individually with anyone associated with our group on a first-come, first served basis. 

Attention fans of Farm Sanctuary! Wellness Forum members will receive a $50 discount on the cruise fee.  Also, for every Wellness Forum member who registers, an additional $50 will be donated to Farm Sanctuary, so by joining the cruise you'll be helping the cause of compassion for farm animals! Please call:(800) 357.8750 to receive the code you’ll need to enter in order to receive the discount. Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM EST. 

If you’re not a member of Farm Sanctuary, consider joining!  A $20 donation to Farm Sanctuary entitles you to a membership for a year, including year-round visits to the two sanctuaries, a newsletter, and discounted Bed & Breakfast rates.  Join Farm Sanctuary here: Farm Sanctuary-Get Involved

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