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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
Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and plenty of delicious food. However, for people with diabetes, managing blood sugar during this time can be challenging.
A Gluten-Free Caribbean Christmas
When I first had to switch to a gluten-free diet, I was afraid that having our traditional Caribbean Christmas was off the table for me.
Repurposing Holiday Leftovers: Broth & Stock
Making your own broth and repurposing your holiday leftovers reduces waste in the environment and provides a more nutritious and hearty stock than what you buy in the grocery store.
Gluten-Free Survival Tips for Holiday Entertaining
With planning and a few tips and tricks, a delicious, gluten-free holiday meal is possible.
The Secret Miracle of Chanukah
Of course, there are traditional foods for the holiday. But traditional foods served at Chanukah are equal opportunity and allergy friendly!
Halloween Reimagined
For food allergy kids, Halloween has always looked a bit different. Trick-or-treating with an allergy is a mixed bag.
Halloween and Food Allergies
Halloween treats often consist of common allergen ingredients such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, and eggs.