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The Department of Food Science and Nutrition presents its spring 2025 seminar series featuring John James Staniszewski, a sustainable indoor vertical mushroom farmer and founder of Fungitarian Food and Lifestyle, who will give a presentation, titled “Can Mushrooms Impact Our Global Health Crisis?” This seminar will take place on Thursday, April 17, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in room 111 (auditorium) in the Robert Pritzker Science Center.

Abstract

Join us for an eye-opening seminar where we’ll uncover how mushrooms could hold the key to solving some of today’s biggest health challenges. From gourmet varieties that can elevate your diet to medicinal mushrooms with incredible healing properties, and even psychoactive mushrooms that may transform mental health, we’ll explore how these fungi can improve our well-being and reshape our future.

Learn practical ways to incorporate mushrooms into your daily life for better health, greater energy, and enhanced focus—while also diving into their potential to address critical issues like chronic disease, sustainability, and food security.

This is more than a talk—it’s a chance to discover how mushrooms can help us create a healthier, more vibrant world. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this transformative topic!

Biography

John James Staniszewski is a sustainable indoor vertical mushroom farmer and founder of Fungitarian Food and Lifestyle. Staniszewski has more than 15 years of experience in the personal fitness and nutrition space and is considered the first mushroom wellness coach in the United States.