Powered by Plants: How World-Class Athletes Are Changing the Way We Eat is a two-hour educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023 that will explore how athletes have switched to plant-based diets and the positive benefits they have seen as a result.
Moderated by American cyclist and Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch, this session will feature a star-studded lineup of plant-based advocates sharing their stories on how a diet rich in plants can help athletes. Panelists include Robert Cheeke, champion bodybuilder and New York Times bestselling author of Plant-Based Athlete; Derrick Morgan, former National Football League linebacker for the Tennessee Titans; Ella Magers, coach and fitness expert; Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington DC and former team internist of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team; and Jason Wrobel, a leader in organic raw vegan cuisine and culinary education.
Left to right: Dotsie Bausch, Robert Cheeke, Derrick Morgan
Research shows that plant-based diets keep athletes' hearts strong by reversing plaque, bringing down blood pressure and cholesterol and reducing weight. Powered by Plants is an opportunity to hear from athletes and authority figures on the benefits of a plant-based diet and will offer practical messaging for OPS attendees to incorporate into their product marketing.
“When I made the switch to plant-based eating just two years before I won the Olympic silver medal in cycling, I was astounded at the effects it had on my performance,” Bausch said. “Our ed session panel looks forward to talking with leaders of the fresh produce industry on the value of plant-based foods and how to engage with consumers with important messaging opportunities on the benefits of plant-based and vegetarian diets.”
Left to right: Ella Magers, Dr. Jim Loomis, Jason Wrobel
Organic Produce Summit 2023 is an event specifically designed to bring together organic fresh produce growers, shippers and processors with retailers and buying organizations from across North America. The seventh annual event will be held July 12-13 in Monterey, California.
Powered by Plants is part of the 2023 OPS educational program, which will feature five ed sessions as well as a pair of keynotes. The seventh annual OPS will also include field tours for retailers and buyers, a gala opening night reception and a sold-out trade show floor. Additionally, several new activities are planned for OPS attendees and will be announced in the coming weeks.
General registration to attend OPS 2023 is now open.
For more information:
Matt Seeley
Organic Produce Summit
Tel: +1 (831) 884-5092
Matt@organicproducenetwork.com
www.organicproducesummit.com