Thursday, January 16, 2025, 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM CT
Sponsored By: Seeds of Wellness® by Benexia®
Health research on omega-3 fatty acids has increased substantially over the years, primarily in the area of cardiometabolic health. Given the robust evidence for plant-based eating patterns for overall health as well as an evolving understanding of the mechanisms, there is renewed research interest in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the omega-3 fatty acid found in certain plant foods like chia and walnuts. Join us to learn about the latest research on ALA and cardiometabolic health, including emerging evidence related to the conversion of ALA to DHA, as well as new product innovations from Seeds of Wellness, a company who specializes in chia products and ingredients.
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Speaker
Wendy Bazilian DrPH, MA, RDN
Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN is a writer, educator, food enthusiast, award-winning journalist, and host of the 1,000 Waking Minutes podcast. She graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. from Tufts University, received her M.A. from UC,San Diego, and completed her Doctorate in Public Health and Nutrition from Loma Linda University summa cum laude, awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, the top university honor. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and ACSM-Certified Exercise Physiologist. She's author of Eat Clean, Stay Lean series (Rodale), The SuperFoodsRx Diet (Rodale), and contributor to James Beard- and IACP-nominated Golden Door Cooks at Home, and New York Times-bestseller SuperFoodsRx. Wendy maintains a private practice with individuals from CEOs, artists, and actors, to professional athletes, parents and children seeking to improve their nutrition and health. Wendy is an expert consultant to the spa industry, to food and commodity groups, and to the healthcare industry. Wendy's on the Board of Directors for the California Academy Foundation, and active advocate for students and others pursuing scholarships, fellowships, research and educational grants, internships, and mentoring. She was Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year 2022, and was awarded the 2024 Academy's Distinguished Lecture Award “in recognition of [her] exemplary career and remarkable contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.” A frequent nutrition and wellness presenter at scientific, medical, corporate, culinary and public conferences and festivals, her expertise and writing are featured in various national print and digital media. For 15 years, she has been a frequent guest and nutrition expert on Live with Kelly and Mark.