Plano, Texas (CNN) A new book by food writer and former Plano Mayor Joe Saluzzi has been named the top food destination in the United States, the World Health Organization announced on Wednesday.
The plano-based nonprofit said it would present the title to the public in December.
“Food is at the core of the plano community,” the organization said in a statement.
Saluzzis book, “The Food Revolution,” was published in December, and he received the prestigious Food Prize at the prestigious New York City Science Museum in June. “
The health benefits from a plant based diet are recognized around the world, including in the latest WHO World Health Report.”
Saluzzis book, “The Food Revolution,” was published in December, and he received the prestigious Food Prize at the prestigious New York City Science Museum in June.
The title of the book, published in partnership with the American Heart Association, is based on Saluzzs research, as it examines how plant- and animal-based diets can improve cardiovascular health and help protect against chronic diseases.
“As the most diverse city in Texas, Plano offers a rich history of food traditions and foods that people in our community have used for generations,” the World Heath Organization said in the statement.
The city has an estimated 1.1 million residents and more than 4,000 businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
