Food = Medicine refers to the research that correlates the effects of food on our health and wellbeing. When thinking of food as a prescription rather than just a diet, it can be used to both help manage pre-existing health conditions and prevent future ailments.
A classic example of prevention are vitamins. By making sure you have vitamin C in your diet
from fruits and vegetables, you prevent scurvy.
For helping pre-existing conditions, a good example are the “heart-healthy” food category
(vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans) for cardiovascular health.
Though, it isn’t just important to understand the overall idea of Food = Medicine, but also the parts that it contains. FPM, FIM, and FAPM are the pillars that make up Food = Medicine. See brief overview of each below and select “Learn More” to go more in depth into the concepts.
