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THIS PROBABLY SOUNDS BORING, BUT HEAR ME OUT…

Food as Medicine.

Sounds kinda wacky, but it's actually a growing field of study in healthcare and nutrition – the idea of using food to slow, stop, and even REVERSE certain diseases and chronic illnesses.

That’s it.

Now, before you nod off to sleep or close out of this post, just hear me out for another minute.

This can actually be INCREDIBLY beneficial to busy moms.

How, you might ask? Please allow me to explain.



The entire premise is that by eating healthy, nutrient-dense foods, it is possible to prevent illnesses, slow the progression of a disease you already have, stop the progression of some diseases, and in some cases even REVERSE certain illnesses.

There are even trial programs around the country happening now between doctors, dieticians, and healthcare providers who are working together with chefs and food companies to actually PRESCRIBE MEALS as medication in order to treat diseases.

These are medically tailored meals.

Sometimes it’s pre-made meals being delivered – similar to the Meals on Wheels concept. Sometimes it’s pre-determined ingredients – similar to Hello, Fresh or Blue Apron – where they send you all the ingredients and the recipe and you make it at home. Sometimes it’s just a box of healthy ingredients delivered to your door and you make what you want out of them.



And it’s working! People participating in these programs are actually seeing significant health improvements by changing what they eat.

They are seeing improvements in their blood pressure, blood sugar levels, reductions in their body mass, improvements in their heart health, improved cholesterol levels, reduced inflammation in the body.

They are actually using the food they eat to HEAL their bodies!

So, what does all this mean for busy moms?

It means you now have another weapon in your arsenal for taking care of your family and yourself. Knowing the value of what you eat not only helps you lose weight or “be healthier” in a vague sense, there is scientific evidence that you can actually help heal your body with what you eat.



You can help prevent illnesses in yourself, your children, your spouse, etc.

You can lower healthcare costs for yourself and your family.

You can boost your immune system, help regulate your hormones, and improve your mental health.

Food as Medicine is something as busy moms we can really get behind. While you might not have a “current condition” we all have to go through cold and flu season. We go through that time of the month. We all have mental health days where we battle. We’re all getting older and want to maintain our health for as long as possible.

And if the food we’re putting into our bodies, into our KIDS’ bodies, not only nourishes us, protects us, and works to fight possible diseases/illnesses, who wouldn’t want that?

Not to mention the whole time and money element. Saving yourself the TIME of taking sick people to the doctor. Saving yourself the TIME of taking off work to care for sick kids or yourself.



Then there’s saving MONEY on co-pays and prescriptions. Money saved on travel to and from appointments. Money saved on GROCERIES. At the time of writing this, 3 pounds of apples is CHEAPER than a package of Oreos. Money saved by cooking at home more, instead of eating out.

And as I continue to experiment with new recipes and foods, I’m discovering some very healthy and nutritious foods that my family is LOVING. Like, seriously delicious stuff! Think Stir-fry and Fajitas, Soups and Stews, Parfaits and Healthy Desserts.

As busy moms, we’re trying to do the best we can for our families and for ourselves. And even just ONE healthy meal per day can improve the health outcomes for your family.

With a win-win scenario like Food as Medicine, it’s hard not to see the advantages.

And if you would like to learn more ways to incorporate healthy meals for you and your family, Book a FREE Consultation Call to see how health and nutrition coaching can help.

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