Food as medicine
With millions of Americans living with chronic disease, we collaborate with professionals who support food as medicine initiatives.
Nutrition.org shares that the world is facing a global epidemic of diet-related chronic disease. According to a 2020 article published in The BMJ, “one of every five deaths across the globe is attributable to suboptimal diet, more than any other risk factor including tobacco.” In response, “there is increased experimentation with the use of ‘food is medicine’ interventions to prevent, manage, and treat illness.”
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Food as medicine through your next grocery bill
Food as medicine, also known as “food is medicine,” sits at the crossroads of nutrition and healthcare. It may take many forms, including medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescription programs. ASN Journals support the growing interest in food as medicine, publishing original research articles and reviews that help dietitians, clinicians, and other healthcare providers determine which types of food as medicine interventions work, who benefits the most, and how to best implement them. Source
Plant-Powered Foodie helps medical professionals learn how to seamlessly recommend tailored plant-forward diets to their patients. Our program contains an extensive database of nutrient-rich, plant-based recipes, and educational content all scientifically backed and easy to navigate. Doctors can personalize dietary suggestions based on individual patient needs, medical history, and specific health goals. Plant-Powered integrates monitoring features, enabling doctors to track patients' dietary adherence and health improvements over time.
Patient engagement is further enhanced through interactive elements like progress tracking, reminders, and motivational support. This app not only empowers patients to make informed dietary choices, but also strengthens the doctor-patient relationship by fostering a collaborative approach to health and wellness, rooted in the philosophy of food as medicine.