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#  Social Engagement: Nutrition 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 December 14, 20221:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=108304&view=RSVP) 

 

  Studies show that making nutrition the mainstay of your meals may slow Parkinson's disease (PD) advancement. Join us on December 14 as Erin Presant, MD, a movement disorders specialist will highlight the power of nutrition. Dr. Presant will discuss culinary medicine, and how it can empower people with the knowledge and skills to make sustainable changes to their overall health and lives.

Please click the recipes below to view the ingredients so you can prepare and join us on the day of the program, ready to go!

[Sweet Potato Hummus](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/DocServer/Sweet_Potato_Hummus_Recipe__Giada_Food_Network.pdf "Sweet Potato Hummus")  
[Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/DocServer/Easy_Chocolate_Avocado_Pudding_Making_Thyme_for_Health.pdf "Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding")

### Speaker

Dr. Erin Presant, DO & Certified Culinary Medical Specialist

*For more information about Dr. Presant, visit [www.medicineofyum.com](https://medicineofyum.com/) or follow her on Instagram @medicineofyum or on Facebook at <https://www.facebook.com/medicineofyum>.*

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

*Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.*

  ##   Contact Us  

 Jennifer Fearday

 

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 JFearday@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (830) 253-0011

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Jacksonville ](/events/2026/md-jacksonville) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 10, 2026Jacksonville, FL

 

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   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Rochester ](/events/2026/md-rochester) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 10, 2026Rochester, NY

 

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   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Boston ](/events/2026/md-boston) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 10, 2026Boston, MA

 

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 ###  PD Health @ Home 

 Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise.

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