Spotlight on a New Initiative: Plant-Based Hospital Menus - Is This The Way Forward?
The Dietitian CafeShow Notes
In today’s interview episode we’re exploring the topic of plant-based hospital menus and asking the question, are they the way forward? In America, a company called ‘Greener by Default’ is working to transform hospital food services by making plant-based meals the default option on the hospital menu. As they’re planning to bring their innovative approach to the UK, we’ll use today’s episode to find out more - We’ll hear about the pilot in New York’s public hospitals and discuss the potential ...
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