Embracing Health, Empowering Communities.
Thank you to all who joined us on October 23, 24, and 25 for our largest and most impactful symposium to date. Over 250 attendees from 6 countries joined our conference, powering three high-energy days. Here are some of our key takeaways from our expert speakers and panelists:
“It was inspiring to see such strong alignment across sectors from policy to payers, all recognizing that food is more than fuel; it’s fundamental to health outcomes and cost reduction.”
Soil Health = Human Health.
- Speakers linked soil biodiversity and nutrient density to chronic disease prevention.
- Case studies showed how healthy soils improve crop quality, which translates to better clinical outcomes.
- Action step: partner with farms tracking soil organic matter and regenerative metrics in procurement.
Local and Regenerative Agriculture Took Center Stage
- Procurement models spotlighted shorter supply chains, fair pricing, and community wealth-building.
- Programs demonstrated how hospitals, community organizations, medically tailored meal providers, and employers can source regeneratively grown produce at scale.
Blue Zones Lifestyle for Longevity
- Sessions distilled longevity habits: plant-forward meals, daily movement, social connection, stress relief, and purpose.
- Attendees left with “default to lifestyle first” workflows for primary care and employee wellness.
Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
- We took deep dives into nutrition and micronutrient needs across life stages – fertility, pregnancy, and menopause.
- Practical protocols covered protein + fiber targets, sleep & stress prescriptions, and clinician–RD referral pathways.
- Equity lens: culturally rooted culinary medicine and dignity-first program design.
Nutrition for Sports Performance featured diverse perspectives from the NFL, the Army, and Women Athletes
Clinical Adoption and Continuing Medical Education
- Clinicians received accredited education to integrate nutrition, lifestyle prescriptions, and RD referrals into standard care.
- 50+ clinicians earned CME credits, signaling growing provider engagement.
What People are Saying
- “The Symposium was fantastic, and I have some great takeaways!”
- “ I met so many incredible people, and I’m looking forward to maintaining these relationships moving forward.”
- “A big thank you to Beth Machnica, MPH, MS, RDN, WELL AP, and Purnima Mohan for the opportunity and thoughtful dialogue.
- “Exciting to learn about what others are doing to improve health outcomes!”
- “Events like these are a great way to share bridges between healthcare, nutrition, and technology to make Food as Medicine accessible, measurable, and meaningful.”
Images by Pat Cray @yungpainkiller
