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School Meal Funding Cuts
The Long-Term Costs of Cutting Funding for Healthy School Meals By: Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPMDipABLM, CWSP®, DipABMSP, FACCWS, PCWC, retd. AACFASMedical DirectorDeLand Foot and Leg CenterPodiatric Lifestyle Medicine and Wound Care ManagementAAWC BOD The recent decision by the Trump Administration to slash funding for the Local Food For Schools program is a short-sighted move with far-reaching consequences. This program, which provided $660 million to help schools purchase fresh, local foods...

Nitrates and Vascular Disease
The Power of Nitrate-Rich Foods vs. Supplements: Heart Health the DeLand Foot and Leg Center Way By: Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPMDipABLM, CWSP®, DipABMSP, FACCWS, PCWC, retd. AACFASMedical DirectorDeLand Foot and Leg CenterPodiatric Lifestyle Medicine and Wound Care...
Role of Podiatry in Holistic Wellbeing and Lifestyle Medicine
The Underrated Role of Podiatry in Holistic Wellbeing and Lifestyle Medicine By Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM, Podiatric Wound Care Surgeon When most people think about their health and...
At The Table
From Culinary Excellence to Lifestyle Medicine: A Journey of Transformation Inspired by Katherine Miller As a former restaurateur and a current podiatrist, my journey has traversed the worlds of culinary delights, health, and advocacy. My voyage of transformation was...
About Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka and DeLand Foot & Leg Center
Welcome!DeLand Foot & Leg Center: Redefining Foot & Overall Health with Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka isn't just your average podiatrist. Since 2005, she's spearheaded surgical foot care, but her vision extends far beyond the operating room....