Plant-based Diet

If you’ve ever been a hospital patient, chances are you weren’t impressed with the food. In this episode, we delve into New York City’s ground-breaking ‘Plant-Based by Default’ initiative with the Executive Director of New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, Kate MacKenzie, the Executive Director of the Better Food Foundation, Jennifer Channin and Sodexo Client Executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, Samantha Morgenstern. Discover how this bustling city’s healthcare system is leading the charge in promoting healthier, environmentally conscious menus for its patients. Whether you work in healthcare, in government or you’re a citizen who simply wants to see better food in hospitals, this episode is a must-listen! Recorded August 2023.In this episode you’ll hear:3:25 – The impetus to get plant-based meals offered in New York City hospitals.4:50 – What levels of government were involved in the plant forward initiative?6:40 – The use of plant-based defaults in healthcare.8:10 – How did the food initiative begi