2024 panels

You Are What You Eat (and Drink)

For its 13th Future Thought Leaders panel discussion, “You Are What You Eat (and Drink): Salud to Longevity!,” and BGF’s second panel held in Baja, Berry Good Food invited an all-female group of experts to delve into the secrets of longevity, drawing inspiration from healthy diets and sustainable agricultural practices.

Read our recap for highlights of the discussion such as the importance of land sovereignty and indigenous food practices for providing healthy food, maintaining energy and emotional stability as crucial factors for thriving, and examining the Mediterranean diet.

“You Are What You Eat (and Drink)” panelists:

  • Maria Benitez: Winemaker and CEO of Clos du Tres Cantos
  • Charlotte Biltekoff, Ph.D.: Author and Professor at UC Davis
  • Joy Houston: Vegan chef
  • Jimena Rabago: Viticultural Agronomist and Partner at NUEARTH
  • Alejandra Reyes: Nutritionist and Founder of Naturale
  • Emily Yates-Doerr, Ph.D.: Author and Associate Professor at Oregon State University
  • Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach: Moderator and Founder of Berry Good Food