Have you ever noticed that you crave different foods at different times of the year? As summer comes into full swing with longer, sunnier days, our bodies crave lighter, hydrating summer foods, and for good reason. Our bodies are naturally designed to digest certain foods at different times throughout the year. We are big fans …
We Love Broccoli here at the Food as Medicine Institute, so we’re celebrating this day with a post by first-year Master of Science in Nutrition student Laura Jarrell in which she shares how to Boost your broccoli! Boost your broccoli! by Laura Jarrell, NUNM Master of Science in Nutrition student Broccoli, a brassica vegetable, is …
Many of us have experienced an increase in stress over the last year. Though stress often carries a negative connotation, a healthy stress response is essential for our overall well-being. It is when stress becomes chronic and unmanaged that we start to see its detriments to health, and this has a lot to do with …
If the concept of food as medicine had a mascot, then turmeric would definitely be in the running! The benefits of this golden spice have been a popular topic in health news for the past decade. To learn more about turmeric, it’s impact on health, and how you can start using it in your kitchen …
“Failing to plan is planning to fail” ~ Benjamin Franklin Why Meal Planning is Helpful When shifting to a whole foods based diet meal planning can make our goals a lot more achievable. Whole foods diets use minimally processed foods that often do not come from a package, which involves some planning and preparation on …
The 12 week Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) course was designed to give people the chance to reclaim their health through hands on cooking and nutrition lessons. The best part about FAME is that it works. FAME participants end the course with a fresh and manageable outlook on everyday nutrition and health. We know this …
It’s January, so you know what that means: the Fourth Annual Food As Medicine Symposium is next month! If you haven’t registered yet, you might want to do so as soon as possible as this year’s focus is sure to please. The 2017 symposium will focus on the intricacies of fermentation, autoimmunity, food allergies and …
This is a delicious dressing recipe that is an excellent gluten-free alternative to traditional stuffing or dressing recipes utilizing wild rice, which is rich in fiber and healthy nutrients. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, cranberries are rich in antioxidants and fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C. This recipe yields …
Oh boy, eating healthy through the holidays is rough. We are all trying to incorporate more whole foods into our diets and eat healthier, but there is so much temptation this time of year. Between candy bowls on coworker’s desks, celebrations with friends and family that seem to always revolve around food and alcohol consumption, …
Everyone knows that we are in pumpkin season right now. If you weren’t aware, it’s about time to get your head out of the gutter. Actually, since those gutters are probably full of fallen autumn leaves, you may want to get back to work. I digress… Did you know that pumpkins are part of the …