Food is Medicine
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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
Thrifty Grocery Shopping: Utilizing Unit Pricing to Your Advantage
As an average shopper, I cannot honestly say that I have put much thought into unit pricing on my weekly shopping trip, however I think it is time to start.
The Gap: Food Security and Nutrition Security
Here at Food Equality Initiative, our mission is to fight for nutrition security and health equity for all. Food insecurity affects 42 million Americans right now, what about nutrition insecurity? What is the difference between food security and nutrition security?
The Grocery Store: A Scavenger Hunt
In order to get the free-from foods their bodies require, food allergic and celiac individuals have to spend a lot more on grocery shopping.
Eating Safe N’ Free on a SNAP Budget
During the week of the challenge, I started to view the activity of eating as an obstacle for my mind and body whereas I had previously viewed it as a reward. With a tight budget and limited food options, every choice I made had to be strategic.
