Here’s something most people still don’t fully realize: processed meat is classified as carcinogenic to humans. Yes — in the same category as tobacco and alcohol in terms of cancer risk. And yet, it’s still business as usual on many plates. Strange, right? At the same time, plant-rich diets are proving to be one of the most powerful health interventions we have. They can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cancer risk, and even help reverse type 2 diabetes in many cases. That’s not fringe thinking — that’s evidence-based nutrition science.

No wonder healthcare facilities are starting to rethink what they serve. With experts Wendy Walrabenstein (CEO Plants for Health) and Patrick Deckers (Founder Caring Doctors), we explore how plant-forward menus are entering hospitals and care institutions — and how animal proteins are being replaced without sacrificing taste, nutrition or feasibility. Because if food is medicine, shouldn’t healthcare lead the way?