Why Whole Plant Foods Win: Making the Case Against Keto
Analyzing, Understanding, and Promoting the Vegan DietLive with Glen Merzer
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Live online · Presentation + real discussion
Let’s be honest.Nutrition advice is loud right now. And a lot of it is… confident nonsense.
If you’ve ever felt:
• confused by keto claims that sound convincing but don’t sit right
• tired of watching friends jump from diet to diet
• unsure how to explain plant-based eating without getting dragged into a fight
You’re not wrong. You’re just missing clear framing. That’s what this night is for.
This session is not about being “right.”It’s about finally being clear.Join Glen Merzer for a smart, funny, deeply grounded breakdown of why whole, plant-based nutrition keeps winning, decade after decade, no matter how trendy the opposition gets.
No shouting.
No cherry-picked studies.
No diet tribalism.
Just:
• logic that holds up
• science explained like you’re a thinking adult
• and language you can actually use in the real world
Why keto sounds convincing, and where it falls apartKeto and low-carb diets are popular because they simplify complex problems and promise fast relief.
In this session, Glen walks you through:
• why those promises feel good in the short term
• what the long-term data actually shows
• and why whole plant foods keep outperforming restrictive diets for health, longevity, and sustainability
You’ll finally understand: “Oh. That’s why this keeps coming back around.” And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
This is especially for you if…• You’re plant-based and tired of defending yourself with half-remembered talking points
• You believe in whole food, plant-based eating, but want the why to match the belief
• You work in healthcare, education, wellness, or advocacy and need claims-safe clarity
• You just want to stop second-guessing yourself
This isn’t beginner fluff. And it’s not academic posturing either. It’s thinking made practical.
What you’ll leave with (this matters)After this session, you’ll have:
✔ A clear mental model of why whole plant foods work
✔ Calm, confident responses to keto and low-carb arguments
✔ Language that de-escalates instead of inflames
✔ A stronger backbone around your food choices
✔ That quiet confidence that comes from actually understanding the issue
Not ammo. Grounding.
About Glen Merzer (and why he’s perfect for this)
Glen Merzer is the author or co-author of more than a dozen influential books shaping modern plant-based and vegan discourse, including America Goes Vegan!, Food Is Climate, Own Your Health, and Unprocessed.
Dr. Michael Klaper called Food Is Climate, “the most important book of the 21st century.”
Glen is also the host of The Glen Merzer Show and a speaker known for pairing intellectual rigor with sharp humor and cultural awareness.
You’ll laugh.
You’ll nod.
You’ll probably rethink how you’ve explained this stuff before.
Why this conversation matters right nowPeople aren’t just confused about food. They’re exhausted by conflicting advice.
Plant Based Support exists to bring:
• evidence without ego
• education without shame
• and community without pressure
This session does exactly that.
It’s not about converting anyone.
It’s about helping people think clearly again.
So let’s talk about it!
Event details🗓 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Live online (presentation + moderated discussion)
📼 Replay available to registrants
Educational content only. Not individualized medical advice.
Final call!If you’ve ever wished for:
• one clean explanation
• one evening that actually makes things make sense
• one place where plant-based eating is discussed intelligently and humanely
This is that night.
👉 Save your seat now
You’ll be glad you did, long after the trends move on.