How nutrition and simple kitchen strategies can transform symptom management for people living with Parkinson's

​In this webinar interview, co-authors Dr. Michael Okun and Emily Truscott discuss their upcoming book, The Parkinson's Plate: A Health and Diet Guide to Manage Your Journey.

​Moving away from dense science and restrictive rules, the authors share how they blended medical expertise with straightforward nutrition strategies tailored for real kitchens. The discussion covers essential topics such as gut health, medication interactions, and simple, high-calorie recipes designed to respect the daily energy and time of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

​About the speakers:

​Dr Michael Okun is a leading global authority on Parkinson's and a bestselling author who serves as the Executive Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. He also acts as the National Medical Director for the Parkinson's Foundation, bringing decades of clinical insights and a deeply compassionate approach to improving daily quality of life.

​Emily Truscott is a clinical dietitian at the University of Florida who specialises in medical nutrition therapy for neurological conditions. Her work focuses on translating complex nutritional science into accessible, day to day practices, helping families create nourishing meals that support overall wellbeing without adding complexity to daily routines.