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 …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Research has shown us how important eating a variety of nutritiously dense food is for optimizing our health. Intuitively this makes sense, the adage “you are what you eat” goes back for many generations. But how important is nutrition and diet when it comes to preventing chronic illnesses like …

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and we here at the Food as Medicine Institute believe that what we eat has a direct impact on mental health.   You have probably heard the expression, “you are what you eat.” This time and time again has proven to be true especially with those suffering from chronic …