What Doctors Miss in Training. Dr. Michael Klaper’s Mission to Move Medicine Forward

What if your doctor prescribed vegetables instead of pills?Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Klaper, is not only asking that question—he’s built his life’s work around answering it. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Klaper trained in surgery, anesthesiology, orthopedics, and obstetrics across top institutions in North America. But afteryears in clinical practice, he came to a life-changing realization: true healing doesn’t come from prescriptions alone—it comes from lifestyle, especially what we put on our plates.Now an internationally recognized teacher, clinician, and speaker, Dr. Klaper has become a leading voice in the movement to integrate nutrition into mainstream medicine. He teaches that a whole-food, plant-based diet can not only prevent but often reverse many chronic diseases that dominate our healthcare system today. Through his groundbreaking initiative, Moving Medicine Forward, he’s reaching medical students across the globe with a simple but revolutionary message: food is medicine, and nutrition belongs at the heart of medical education.In our conversation, we dive into his personal transformation, the systemic flaws in how physicians are trained, and the uphill battle to shift medicine toward prevention. We also discuss the dangers of modern diets, the influence of pharmaceutical interests, the importance of research integrity, and the growing health concerns in younger generations. Whether you're a doctor, a patient, or someone curious about the future of healthcare, this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and empowered to take charge of your health. Timestamps: 03:50 Introduction to Dr. Klaper's Journey.07:40 The Shift to Plant-Based Medicine.10:0 0 The Importance of Nutrition in Medical Education.14:55 The Healing Power of Food.22:35 The Role of Education in Dietary Change.26:40 Moving Medicine Forward Initiative.29:50 Integrating Nutrition into Medical Curriculum.34:40 The Shift to Online Education.35:30 Moving Medicine Forward: A New Generation of Doctors.36:40 Navigating Pushback from Pharmaceutical Interests.38:45 Engaging Medical Students in Nutrition Education.41:30 The Importance of Research Integrity.43:15 The Consequences of a Meat-Based Diet.45:25 The Dangers of Modern Diets.46:55 Parenting and Nutrition Education.50:00 The Taste of Plant-Based Foods.51:30 The Dangers of Fish Consumption.52:15 The Impact of Microplastics on Health.55:00 Defining Happiness. Documentaries mentioned in the conversation:“Cowspiracy““Seaspiracy““What The Health““Forks Over Knives“ Where to find Dr. Klaper:Website: https://www.doctorklaper.com/Website MMF: https://www.movingmedforward.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorklaper/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelklapermd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorKlaperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=michael%20klaper%2C%20m.d. Where to find Juan and Wave Business Excellence Footprint:Website Wave BEF: www.wave-bef.comWebsite: Health, Happiness & Planet: https://www.wave-bef.com/health-happiness-planetInstagram: Health, Happiness & Planet: https://www.instagram.com/health_happiness_planet/LinkedIn Juan Steigerwald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-eduardo-steigerwald-01710b1/YouTube WAVE BEF: https://www.youtube.com/@wavebusinessexcellencefoot1034 Feel free to contact Wave team at any time. If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.