Dr. Lakshman (Lucky) Mulpuri graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. He has served as managing director for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Auntie Na’s Village in Detroit, President of the Plant-Based Nutrition Group (PBNG), and is currently the Chief Executive of PlantsNourish. He has been intimately involved in policy initiatives spanning the local, state and federal levels particularly focused on communities of color. He also developed and implemented the first-ever mandatory plant-based medical curriculum for all 300 1st year medical students at Wayne State. Dr. Mulpuri’s work has been featured in VegNews, Forks Over Knives, and numerous newspapers and television stations. As a community activist and a doctor, he is a strong proponent of the benefits whole-food plant-based nutrition has for the community and the patients he serves.
Why I support Switch4Good
It is vital that we let folks know about the importance of reducing dairy on their daily plates. Switch4Good challenges existing paradigms around what constitutes a “well-balanced diet” in an empathetic and practical manner. As long as we continue to spread our message globally and demystify the benefits of a dairy-free lifestyle, the sky is truly the limit!
Favorite dairy-free food:
Chobani Oat Nog. Weird I know.
How he stays active:
Weightlifting, basketball, and tennis
