I have lost a brother to an autoimmune disease, two of my closest friends to cancer, three aunts to Alzheimer’s disease (two other aunts are in the early stages of cognitive decline), and I have many other family members and friends with chronic illnesses as well. There are no guarantees for any of us, but statistically, close to 80% of all chronic diseases in the United States are caused by the Standard American Diet (SAD). Ain’t that a kicker? I know that my brother didn’t have to die. And very likely, my brothers from different mothers, and my aunts too. These diseases can be prevented, effectively treated, and often reversed with a whole food plant-based diet (and a few other lifestyle changes). 

When I finally adopted a mostly whole food plant based diet, my rosacea disappeared and I lost close to 25 pounds (I wasn’t even trying to lose weight). I enjoy sharing what I know and continue to learn, so please click on my Contact Page, and reach out anytime for more information.

The most powerful weapon we have to fight disease is a whole food plant based diet. It is not a pill or a procedure, but rather what is on our plate that matters the most. My goal is to raise awareness of the power of a plant based diet, and help people of all ages understand the basics of nutrition, and how our food choices impact not just our health, but all beings, and our only planet. 

I became a vegan over 10 years ago for health reasons, and I now find myself perhaps even more motivated by Animal Rights, the Climate Crisis, and anti-War challenges as well. I hope that everyone who visits this website will consider a Plant-Based Diet, and in turn, share constructive feedback, and help spread the word of the power of Health, and Peace promoting Plant-Based foods!     

I hope that this website is viewed as a reliable resource for basic information on our food system, and how it impacts, and connects, all of the important issues mentioned above (Human-Health, Animal Welfare, Mother Earth, and ongoing US led Wars, and now Genocide too). Again, if you have any questions or comments, please do click on the Contact Page, as it would be great to hear from you. Almost everything that I share is evidence based, and because the subject matter can be heavy at times, I try to present the information in the most engaging, and compelling ways possible (not that I always succeed, but that’s the goal).  


I am a NYC public school teacher with an MS in education, and I have been a Peace Activist for over 20 years. I have also earned a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the Center for Nutrition Studies (CNS), and eCornell, as well as certification as a Food Over Medicine Instructor. 

The world is on fire at the moment, and we are living in incredibly dark times. For me, Plant Based Diets Rock!, is a way to push back, raise awareness, and make a difference. I look forward to hearing from you, and thanks for checking out my site!  – Mike

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"The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it" - James Baldwin