Thank you! Your generosity makes it possible for PPMNY to guide our multicultural communities down the path to health-promoting nutrition. This Giving Tuesday, we celebrated with our second annual Plantathon! It was an epic day and we are filled with gratitude for our Plant Powered community.​​

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Pocket plantathon app

During Plantathon, we heard from leading physicians, dietitians, educators, chefs, and community members who have experienced the health benefits of eating whole plant foods. ​​Viewers also had the chance to win prizes and learn about products and services that support a healthy plant-based lifestyle. Check out our press release and watch the replays below! You can also enjoy the interviews and culinary demos on our new Pocket Plantathon app. 

Plantathon - part 1

Plantathon - Part 2

​While Giving Tuesday 2022 may be over, you can still support others on our shared journey to health through a financial contribution to PPMNY. Through the end of the year, all donations are matched dollar-for-dollar -- up to $50,000! We reach a wide range of people, many of whom suffer from chronic illness, to offer nutrition education, resources, and support — and we can’t do it without you!

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​Our Plantathon 2022 Guest Line-Up

Time	Featured Guests	Topic
12:00 PM	Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH	Feeding kids for lifelong health
1:00 PM	Anthony Dissen, EdD, MPH, RDN	"I read it online": Sorting good nutrition science from bad
2:00 PM	Dr. Héctor Murillo, Médico Certificado en Medicina de Estilo de Vida	En Español — De la planta al plato: Cómo lograr la alimentación basada en plantas y su beneficio a mi salud
	Maria Ariza, Coach de Nutrición a Base de Plantas	En Español — Demo culinaria: Tacos de setas al pastor plant-based
3:00 PM	Mariel Painter, Coach de Nutrición a Base de Plantas	En Español — Demo culinaria: Mocteles saludables
	Ramzi Khoury, Coach de Nutrición Holística	En Español — Desmitificando los mitos de la nutrición
4:00 PM	Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI	Fiber, FODMAPS, and fermentation
	Dan Purjes	A vision of disease reversal
5:00 PM	Jane Esselstyn, RN, and Ann Esselstyn, MEd	Demo: Holiday dishes for health
6:00 PM	Chefs Brandy Cochrane, Rebecca Johnson, and Carole Levy with moderator Chef Anthony Spino	Chef's Special: A panel discussion with PPMNY Culinary Educators
	Ocean Robbins	Healthy people, healthy planet
7:00 PM	Henry Obispo	Demo: Reimagined rice and beans
	Columbus Batiste, MD	Tackling health disparities with plant-based nutrition
8:00 PM	Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, and Ayesha Sherzai, MD	Keys for a healthy brain

Our Featured Guests

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Ayesha Sherzai, MD

Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD

Columbus Batiste, MD

Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH

Dr. Héctor Murillo, IBLM

Coach Mariel Painter

Coach Ramzi Khoury

Will Bulsiewicz,
​MD, MSCI

Jane Esselstyn, RN

Ann Esselstyn, MEd

Anthony Dissen,
​EdD, MPH, RDN

Ocean Robbins

Chef Brandy Cochrane

Chef Anthony Spino

Chef Rebecca Johnson

Chef Carole Levy

Henry Obispo

Dan Purjes

Coach Maria Ariza

​Lora Stoianova

​Gabrielle Estevez-Inoa

​Sara Zayed

Our Hosts

Lianna Levine Reisner

James Spellos

Aifra Ruiz

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

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Prizes & Give-Aways

Thank you to our healthy lifestyle give-away donors! 

 Vitamix high-speed blender

MamaSezz bundle of prepared meals

 Main Street Vegan Academy 2023 tuition

Doctor Herbivore child nutrition eCourse

Rancho Gordo heirloom bean
​gift box

 River Valley Community Grains whole grain products

PPMNY’s 21-Day Jumpstart virtual program

 Meal for two at Caravan of Dreams

Loisa’s Sazón and Adobo combo pack

WellBean’s bean bar Sample Pack

Women’s hormonal health book bundle

Bundle of Banza penne pasta​

Give-Away Rules

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Catch the replay of Plantathon 2021 — our inaugural event!

​Our sincere thanks to last year’s featured speakers including Michael Greger, MD; Shivam Joshi, MD; Alona Pulde, MD; David Dunaief, MD; Ana Negrón, MD; Ocean Robbins; Chef AJ; LeAnne Campbell, Nelson Campbell, and Thomas Campbell, MD; Kim Campbell; Jane Esselstyn, RD, and Ann Esselstyn; Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch; and PPMNY Culinary Educators Brandy Cochrane and Carole Levy.