Hello there, 

Thank You for Joining Us at FNCE 2025!

It was wonderful to meet so many of you at this year’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), a gathering that continues to showcase the energy, curiosity, and compassion driving the field of nutrition forward.

Our team at the Angiogenesis Foundation was honored to be part of it, sharing the science behind how food influences the body’s natural ability to heal, regenerate, and defend itself.

For those who stopped by our booth, thank you for your conversations, knowledge, and genuine excitement about the “food as medicine” movement!

Advancing Health Through
Food and Science

At the Foundation, our mission is to advance research that shows how everyday foods can impact the body’s health defense systems: angiogenesis, immunity, regeneration, DNA protection, and the microbiome.

Founded by Dr. William Li, a physician-scientist and author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet, the Foundation continues to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application.

We loved being able to share products from our partners, AHCC®, a compound derived from shiitake mushrooms known for its immune-supporting properties, and Pulsetto, a wearable device that uses gentle vagus nerve stimulation to help manage stress.

And of course, Dr. Li’s books were a hit! They continue to inspire healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals worldwide to look at nutrition through a scientific, and empowering, lens.

With Our Friends from The Chef’s Garden

In addition to showcasing the Foundation, we also shared our latest results from our research in regenerative agriculture.

In our most recent analysis of seventeen vegetable varieties, antioxidant capacity differed widely, not only between different vegetables, but also between varieties of the same vegetable. For example, shiso had the highest measured levels, certain beet varieties showed antioxidant capacities up to six times greater than others, and carrot greens displayed higher antioxidant capacity than the carrot taproot.

Although the full study is still under review, the initial data points to something remarkable: the health potential of food may begin long before it reaches the plate.

This work reflects an important focus for the Foundation: understanding how soil, farming, and nutrition intersect to create foods that are both flavorful and nourishing.

We’re grateful to our collaborators at The Chef’s Garden for helping us advance this important work, and to everyone at FNCE who joined the conversation on how regenerative agriculture can help shape the future of nutrition science.

Stay Connected

We’re so grateful for everyone who took the time to connect, learn, and share ideas with us. If you’d like to stay in touch:

• Follow us on social media for updates from Dr. Li and the Foundation team

• Explore our ongoing studies to see how we’re continuing to advance food-based science

Together, we can continue shaping a healthier future; one meal, one discovery, and one conversation at a time.

Best wishes,
- The Angiogenesis Foundation

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