Dr. Vonda Wright is a 58-year-old, former academic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh. Over the last twenty years, she has fervently honed her practice and developed an artful approach to nutrition. She’s a passionate advocate for clean, whole-food nutrition. So every day, she tries to eat at least one gram of protein for each pound of body weight. By embodying and promoting a strict dietary code, Dr. Wright hopes to be a beacon of health for individuals who pursue better eating habits and live longer.
For Dr. Wright, the goal is clear: she strives to consume 130 grams of protein daily to build the muscle she needs. This commitment to her health is not only a reflection of her professional expertise but of a personal mantra she established in the early 2000s: “I’m going to change the way we age in this country.”
Secondly, Dr. Wright points out the dangers of simple carbohydrates—but in particular, white bread. Eating these can lead to deadly surges in blood sugar. I stay off sugar on a daily basis, experience the difference in my body and that’s what makes me do this day-in and day-out, that more sustainable options, she explains.
At each of her children’s meals, she tends to offer very nutrient dense options. “We have kale with every meal, breakfast included,” she tells me excitedly. Every day I create a salad for breakfast!
Another interesting part of Dr. Wright’s culinary practice is that every two weeks she bakes sourdough bread from scratch. I make sourdough every two weeks, and then we freeze the loaves, which lowers their glycemic index. It’s much more wholesome and healthy because it’s made out of fermented bacteria,” she explains. This approach, with its focus on foods high in fiber and micronutrients while minimizing ultra-processed foods and sugars, dovetails with her larger dietary philosophy.
Dr. Wright’s practices are based on her conviction that nutrition is the key to health and longevity. She actively shares her insights with others, promoting the idea that simple dietary changes can significantly impact one’s long-term well-being.
“Those are the really simple ways that from a nutritional standpoint, I stay healthy.” – Dr. Vonda Wright
As a new author and a physician of color, Dr. Wright remains a passionate advocate for living well. Her healthy lifestyle motivates thousands to start eating better and living healthier. On her website, drvondawright.com, she offers free advice and curriculum. These tools put the power in others’ hands to continue their own journey toward a longer, healthier life.