Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour: CLiMB’s Post

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 Fiber is an important nutrient and many Americans fall short of the recommended amount. For adults over the age of 50, it is recommended to eat at least 30 grams of fiber for men and 21 grams for women. Fiber is essential because it can improve your health in a multitude of ways. Adequate fiber intake can help lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar levels, and prevent constipation. When increasing your intake of fiber, it is important to add it in slowly and to drink plenty of fluids to avoid abdominal discomfort. Check out this video to see examples of foods higher in fiber such as whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. If you would like more information on fiber, take a look at this handout from The National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging and an article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Links: https://lnkd.in/gYBnyzBd https://lnkd.in/g2E3wWX5

Have you ever gone to the doctor and received a confusing or ambiguous “diet” prescription?🤔 That’s because most doctors are not well-prepared after their training to actually guide patients when it comes to nutrition. 😩 Given the undeniable evidence showing that dietary changes could avoid many chronic disease-related deaths, the lack of nutrition education in medical schools is shocking. 😵 Research demonstrates that roughly 80 percent of staying healthy and free of chronic disease is determined by factors outside the doctor’s office, including a nourishing diet. 🥗 Patients need a reliable source of evidence-based advice to help them navigate viral claims about miracle diets or quick weight loss fads. I feel responsible for guiding them toward whole-food, plant-rich diets that will provide them with the essential macro and micronutrients they need to stay healthy. ✔️ While food and nutrition have always been part of my treatment plans as an integrative medicine doctor, I educate people about culinary medicine as well. In culinary medicine, people are encouraged to gain both knowledge AND hands-on skills in the grocery and kitchen so they are empowered to take care of themselves effectively with food. 🥕 Have you heard of culinary medicine? Drop a “👋🏻” if you’d like to learn more! #nutritionmatters #culinarymedicine #secondopinion #plantbasedmedicine#foodasmedicine #dietmatters #foodmatters #foodisthymedicine #foodishealing #foodismymedicine #eattoheal #eathealthybehealthy #integrativehealth #integrativewellness #healthfreedom #integrativenutrition #holistichealthcare #holistichealthandwellness

YES! "Incorporating targeted food and nutrition strategies into health care on a national level will improve health and quality of life, reduce work for hospitals, and cut health care costs, according to experts studying Food is Medicine (FIM) efforts. The health and economic benefits of this approach are detailed in a report out today from researchers at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, through support from The Rockefeller Foundation." #medicine #food

Happy Dietitians Week! Uncovering the details of effective dietary change requires accurate user friendly dietary assessment and advice tools. “If we didn’t have food composition data, we wouldn’t have the information to be able to translate our Australian Dietary Guidelines into practical recommendations for the consumer and to help everyone to better their health” said Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Yasmine Probst of the University of Wollongong, who has focused her research on nutrition informatics targeting food composition and its application into practice. Watch the video to find out more on her fascinating research!

Can Healthy Eating Help Chronic Disease? 7 North Carolinians are About to Find Out. The research study, “Food as Medicine," co-funded by the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) and Standard Process, will test the hypothesis that access to fresh, whole foods combined with a structured nutrition plan and comprehensive nutrition education will have measurable improvements in the health outcomes of underserved populations. This study is building off of a significant amount of research already done in this area and is adding a unique education and nutritional supplementation component while working with a population that can benefit immensely from this work. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/45VCdqV Institute for Natural Medicine Standard Process Inc. #naturopathicmedicine #naturalhealth #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathic #foodasmedicine

In a recent study, Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers discovered that produce prescription programs can enhance the intake of healthy foods, alleviate food insecurity, and lead to better clinical outcomes such as reduced levels of HbA1C and hypertension. What are Produce Prescription Programs? These programs represent a game-changing approach where healthcare organizations finance nutritious foods for individuals facing food insecurity or battling diet-related ailments like heart disease and diabetes. They utilize innovative methods like vouchers, debit cards, or loyalty cards to empower shoppers to access fruits and vegetables, all at zero cost. It's clear that we need to expand the reach of these programs on a larger scale. They hold immense potential in enhancing the quality of care, especially for lower-income adults and families grappling with obesity, diabetes, or hypertension. #NutritionScience #HealthcareInnovation #FoodSecurity #HealthyEating #PublicHealth #ResearchHighlights #ProducePrescription #HealthEquity#SDOH https://lnkd.in/gf5WYFgi

Seven North Carolinians are completing their first of nine weeks of virtual nutrition education sessions, empowering them to use dietary change, whole foods, and supplementation to improve their health naturally as part of INM's and Standard Process Inc.'s pilot study, "Food as Medicine." To track the program's impact, all seven participants traveled to Standard Processes' Nutrition Innovation Center, where baseline vitals were taken along with a full panel of blood tests and a microbiome test. 🩺 Key markers will be tested again at the study's midpoint in October and at the conclusion of the project in early December. The study outcomes will refine future research projects and provide the foundation for other data-driven nutrition education programs. It's the adage of "you are what you eat," updated with rigorous data and metrics to serve the modern issues of the twenty-first century. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9zJD7Bu Michelle Simon PhD, ND Maurice Werness, ND #FoodAsMedicine #HealthyEating #HealingFoods #EatWellLiveWell #DietResearch

In today's information-saturated world, we're overwhelmed with conflicting nutritional advice. It's vital to cut through this clutter with critical thinking, especially in the realm of nutrition. That's where our role in health science education becomes pivotal. We're dedicated to busting nutrition myths and empowering learners with factual knowledge and critical analysis skills in our human nutrition courses. Ready to dive deeper? Check out our latest blog post for insights you can trust: https://bit.ly/3QPz4SW #NutritionFacts #CriticalThinking #CarbsAreNotTheEnemy

Such important work!! Building the evidence base….