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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
Can certain foods cause or prevent cancer?
In this blog, we discuss dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to better your health, decrease risk of developing cancer while also protecting against other conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Healthy Habits for Heart Health
Making habits for heart-healthy eating take repeated small changes. When you take care of your heart, you'll be able to do more of the things you love.
UN Report Shows that Record Food Prices are Affecting Food Security
Of the global food import bill, countries are estimated to 10% more from last year for foodstuffs. In other words, food prices are affecting food security for people all across the globe.
Diet and Mood: What’s the Link?
“90-95 percent of the body's serotonin is produced within the gut,” which influences mood. This suggests diet and mood are closer linked than you may have thought.
What is the Nutrition Facts Label?
While reading the nutrition information is important before purchasing and consuming a food or beverage, the nutrition facts label can be difficult to navigate.
Food is Medicine
Medicine was traditionally viewed as a drug, but we are understanding more that healthy food is medicine and should be made more accessible.Medicine was traditionally viewed as a drug, but we are understanding more that healthy food is medicine and should be made more accessible.
Inflammation: Pros of an “Anti” Diet
Becoming more aware of the foods and lifestyle behaviors we can partake in and avoid can help us know how to improve our inflammation levels. When we learn more about how to reduce our inflammation levels, we can then reduce the likelihood of developing certain diseases and improve not only our lifespan, but our quality of life for years to come.
Nutrient Deficiency
A nutrient deficiency occurs when the body is not getting enough of one or more essential nutrient. Conditions like celiac disease and Crohn’s Disease affect nutrient absorption as do certain prescription medications like heartburn medications.
6 Ways to Swap Sugar & Still Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
When choosing sugar substitutes, always remember to check the labels and strive for unprocessed and naturally made products and produce.
Heart Healthy Substitutions
For people who already need to avoid certain foods, due to allergies or celiac disease, a heart healthy diet may seem just about impossible. But it is not!
