Naturally Informed Education

Anti-Inflammatory Eating and The Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Sat, 02 May 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Growing up with integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, Diana Weil developed a deep understanding that food is medicine and that everyone has the innate ability to heal themselves. Hear her insights in this Naturally Informed education.

Healthspan Sales Drivers to Fuel Growth in 2026

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:33:00 -0500

In this Naturally Informed education session from Active Aging: Mastering the Market, Ben Kane of PricePlow, and Tim Johnson of Pattern, discuss sales drivers for 2026 and beyond.

THE LAST 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Ian Smith breaks down the real science behind metabolic adaptation, explains why quick fixes consistently backfire, and shares the strategic nutrition phases that turn stubborn plateaus into sustainable progress.

Powering Healthy Tomorrows with the Innovations of Today

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500

In today’s evolving wellness landscape, consumers are no longer satisfied with products that merely promise results; they expect performance. Univar Solutions shows how you can meet consumers needs.

AI in Action: How Technology Is Reshaping the Natural Products Landscape

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Our industry is evolving thanks to new technology, and companies must factor how to adapt. Experts discuss the opportunities.

The Female Gut Microbiome: Unlocking Lifelong Health

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:31:05 -0400

In this Naturally Informed education session, Emily Prpa, Ph.D., explores the latest research in the gut microbiome with a specific focus on women’s health, highlighting the dynamic interplay between the gut microbiome and female sex hormones—known as the gut-hormone axis—and how this relationship evolves across a woman’s life.

The Role of Glutathione in Enhancing Mental Resilience and Reducing Stress

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:17:31 -0500

Discover how powerful and essential glutathione is to the body’s detox system, the various benefits it has with slowing the aging process down, and how to increase levels naturally.

Setting the Record Straight on Dietary Supplements, Eating Disorders, and Mental Wellness

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Don't miss this Naturally Informed session for a fact-check of the science and a regulatory update on state efforts to age-restrict access to certain nutritional supplements.

Gut-Brain Connection: Could the Gut Be the Key to Your Happiness?

wfcontribute@wfcinc.com — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:04:43 -0400

Explore the significance of the gut brain axis and how this bi-directional communication affects neurotransmitters and hormones and interacts with various aspects of the human body and mental health.

The Future of Supply Chain & Delivery Systems

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400

At the latest Naturally Informed conference, industry insiders gathered for two days to discuss the current state of affairs of supply chain management and delivery systems. Here's what they had to say.

Building Resilient Supply Chains Through a People-Focused Future

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:36 -0400

Dr. Nada Sanders presents insights to help industry companies fortify their supply chains and prepare for the future.

Regulation & Connection: The Secret Ingredients to Health & Wellbeing

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Dr. Matthew Lederman presents the science and strategy showing that a regulated nervous system along with being authentically connected with ourselves and others has a powerful impact on physical biomarkers and outcomes in this Naturally Informed education session.

Eat to Activate Vitality

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500

William Li, M.D., discusses the top foods and bioactives that activate the body’s health defense systems and keep our health vibrant, at any age.

The Future of Mental and Brain Health: Systems, Nutrients, and Community

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:33:53 -0400

Austin Perlmutter, M.D., managing director at Big Bold Health, discusses the state of mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines what we can do to optimize brain health and mental wellness.

Naturally Informed Education: The Time of Psychedelics

beccaviscomi@wfcinc.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:53:05 -0500

The global psychedelics market is growing rapidly, and is expected to reach $8 billion by 2029. The market currently consists primarily of pharmaceuticals, but demand—along with a supporting body of science—is growing for natural psychedelics. To provide an update on where the market stands, as well as opportunities and potential...

Naturally Informed Education: Building Immune Resilience for a Whole New World

beccaviscomi@wfcinc.com — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:56:09 -0500

If we look back 100 years ago, humans were greatly impacted by infectious diseases, often dying of illnesses that today are highly preventable. Tuberculosis, typhoid, dysentery… all common killers that are less of a threat today. Fast forward to the 2020s: Today, people are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease,...

Longevity Science: Optimizing Health, Fitness & Body Composition at Any Age

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:05:21 -0500

In this educational session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Active Aging: Mastering the Market, Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, discusses the latest science and effective strategies to help men and women in their quest to optimize their quality of life and longevity. Dr. Peeke serves as head of the Solaray...

Naturally Informed Education: Bringing Immune-Related Benefits to Market

beccaviscomi@wfcinc.com — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:14 -0400

Where to start when it comes to bringing a product to market in the crowded (and in-demand) immune-support space? Nutrasource Director of Scientific Affairs Susan Hewlings suggests starting by diving into a very basic question: What is the product? Speaking at Taking Control of the Immunity & Wellness Market, part...

Naturally Informed Education: Secrets of Super Agers

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:05:54 -0400

The goal: to preserve the aging process so that we age with grace, vitality, energy, fitness, and strength. “We want to elongate the period of living,” says New York Times Bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., speaking at the Naturally Informed virtual event Healthy Aging: Mastering the Market. And we...

Naturally Informed Education: Creating a Happier, Healthier (& Successful) Workplace!

beccaviscomi@wfcinc.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:25:08 -0400

When we think about what makes up our average day to day, much of our energy is spent on work. As Ruth White, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, suggested at the Naturally Informed virtual event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market, American work culture is "always on." Our American identity is attached to...

Naturally Informed Education: Powering Up with Plant-Based Diets

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:16 -0400

Understanding how plant-based diets impact physical performance can help athletes and weekend warriors alike achieve their goals. At the #NaturallyInformed virtual event Active Nutrition: Mastering the Market, Nanci Guest, Ph.D., sports dietitian and NSCA Certified strength and conditioning coach, presented Green Power: Plant-Based Diets and Athletic Performance. Dr. Guest discussed...

Emerging Science in the Microbiome Market

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:53:20 -0400

Naturally Informed, powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center, hosted the virtual conference Microbiome: Mastering the Market in May. Day two of the virtual conference focused on emerging science and opportunities. Topics covered ranged from replacing lost keystone species, postbiotics, digestive health, practices for manufacturers, and more. The Human...

Science Highlights from Microbiome: Mastering the Market

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:54:58 -0400

Naturally Informed, powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center, hosted the virtual conference Microbiome: Mastering the Market in May. Day one of the conference focused on foundational and emerging science, covering topics ranging from applications of the microbiome for human health, next generation of prebiotics, an update on the...

Naturally Informed Education: Collagen Needs Throughout Life

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:39:56 -0400

Understanding different types of collagen, their unique benefits, and the science supporting them can help brands and retailers best serve consumers seeking to look and feel their best. To update the industry on the latest, New York Times best-selling author Naomi Whittel, CEO of Naomi Whittel Brands, sat down at the...

Naturally Informed: Climate Change, Pandemics & Public Health—A Call to Action

info@wfcinc.com — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:51:35 -0400

Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...

Naturally Informed Education: E-Sports & Gaming

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:57:14 -0400

Naturally Informed took a look at an industry with massive potential during the session “E-Sports & Gaming: An Emerging Opportunity for Mental Performance and Agility,” which took place during the event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market in January 2021. It featured three e-gaming experts, a detailed look at the industry,...

Naturally Informed Education: Nootropics

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:01:50 -0500

"Consumers of all stripes see the need to stay crisp and stay sharp in their daily lives.” That line proved to be the connective tissue for the session Nootropics Market: Nutrition for Memory & Cognition, from the Naturally Informed event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market, which took place in 2021.

Naturally Informed Education: Psychedelic Therapy

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:17:29 -0500

Psychedelics are moving into the spotlight through decriminalization bills in Oregon and California—but there’s still a gap in understanding and in acceptance. Naturally Informed did its part to address this issue via education at the Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market event in 2021. David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of...

Your Brain on Food: The Gut-Brain Connection

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:55:00 -0500

It's been a year since Naturally Informed hosted Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market in January 2021, but the global conditions that made the virtual event so timely haven’t changed much. The stress and sadness that burdened so many during the trying times of the past 24 months continue to hold...