Dietician, Author, Speaker
Brenda Davis, RD, is a trailblazing plant-based dietitian and internationally renowned speaker. She has delivered keynote presentations at nutrition, medical, and dietetic conferences in 28 countries across 6 continents. A prolific author, Brenda has written or co-authored 13 acclaimed books—collectively selling over a million copies—and is currently working on her 14th, Plant-Powered Seniors, due for release in fall 2026. Her work spans both popular and academic platforms, with dozens of articles published and 10 featured in peer-reviewed journals. Brenda served as the lead dietitian in a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial on type 2 diabetes in the Marshall Islands and is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In recognition of her lifelong contributions, Brenda was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the prestigious Luminary Award from the Plantrician Project in 2022. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 1-8, 2026
Classes
KEYNOTE | Unleashing the Power of
Plant-Based Diets Brenda Davis, RDAccording to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 74% of all deaths globally. Yet, an estimated 90% of type 2 diabetes, 80-90% of heart disease, and 40-70% of cancers are considered entirely preventable. The lowest rates of NCDs are in populations living healthy lifestyles and eating unprocessed, plant-based diets. In this presentation, Brenda Davis, RD, will review the evidence supporting eating this way for the prevention and treatment of NCDs. She will discuss why these diets afford protection and provide practical guidelines for designing an optimal, plant-based diet for disease prevention, treatment, and reversal.
Plant-Powered Seniors: Nutrition Essentials for Older Adults
Join internationally acclaimed dietitian Brenda Davis, RD, for an empowering session on how a thoughtful, plant-based approach can help older adults maintain vitality, strength, and resilience well into their later years. This evidence-based presentation explores the unique nutritional challenges of aging and highlights the top priorities for lifelong wellness—preventing chronic diseases, slowing the progression of age-related conditions including sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline, and avoiding malnutrition through optimal intake of calories, protein, essential fats, fiber, and key micronutrients including vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and iodine. With warmth and clarity, Brenda offers practical strategies to help seniors not just live longer, but live better—nourishing the body and supporting independence, energy, and quality of life at every stage.
Tackling Type 2 Diabetes:Lessons from the Marshall Islands
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes affect nearly half of North American adults—but with the right diet and lifestyle, these conditions can often be prevented or reversed. Brenda Davis, RD, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials and The Kick Diabetes Cookbook, shares lessons from a groundbreaking clinical trial in the Marshall Islands, published in Diabetologia (2025). As lead dietitian in the study, she outlines the plant-based dietary protocol used and offers practical tools to improve blood sugar, enhance insulin sensitivity, and reclaim health. Discover the power of food to transform lives—even in the most challenging settings.
Getting It Right: Fine-Tuning Your Plant-Based Diet
In this engaging presentation, Brenda Davis, RD, examines the latest research regarding the nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets across the entire lifecycle. She highlights key nutrients of interest—protein, omega-3s, iron, zinc, calcium, iodine, vitamin B12, and vitamin D—and addresses common concerns about plant-based eating. Are these diets safe for children? Can they support optimal health without animal products? Do they provide enough protein and critical minerals? Brenda offers practical, evidence-based guidance to help individuals thrive on plant-based diets, along with clear, reassuring answers for health professionals, parents, and anyone seeking confidence in this way of eating.
Book Signing
Monday March 2, 8:15PM
Saturday, March 7, 8:15PM
