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NYC’s Public Hospitals Prefer Plant-based Meals
New York City is rolling out culturally diverse plant-based meals as the primary option for patients at its 11 public hospitals, citing scientific research which suggests plant-based eating offers improved nutritional and health outcomes against animal-based diets.
The dinner program expands on the health care system’s plant-based lunch default program - launched in March of this year - which boasts a 95% satisfaction rate. Each year, NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) serves about 3 million meals for lunch and dinner. About half of all inpatients are eligible for plant-based dishes, and 60% have chosen them since the plant-based default program was launched.
Dr. Michelle McMacken, Executive Director for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at the Office of Ambulatory Care & Population Health said: “Several major organisations encourage plant-based eating in their nutritional guidelines, including the American Medical Association, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and American College of Cardiology. Scientific research has shown that plant-based eating patterns are linked to significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. They can also be effective for weight management, as well as treatment of certain chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The new meals are delicious, nutritious and rooted in communities across New York City, from sancocho to pad thai to falafel. We hope other hospital systems join us in making plant-based meals the default option for their patients.”
H+H plans to offer plant-based dinner options at all hospitals this fall and, by year’s end, plant-based supplements and tube feeds. The system will also offer plant-based menu options to post-acute care facilities by January.