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
7% Participant: FOODiversity
FOODiversity is fighting to improve the health and quality of lives for those at the intersection of food insecurity and food allergy and/or celiac disease.
Seven Percent Coalition Open Letter
From the Seven Percent Coalition: 32 million Americans must avoid allergens to maintain their health, but most assistance programs don’t provide access to free-from foods.
All About Advocacy: The Seven Percent Coalition & Fund
The Seven Percent Coalition aims to bring the corporations involved in food allergy, health care, food manufacturing, and research together to change the power dynamics within those institutions.
7% Coalition Founder: Chomps
Since its launch in 2012, it has grown into one of the fastest growing meat snack brands in the United States and is now a proud founder of FEI’s Seven Percent Fund & Coalition.
Ending Food Allergy Healthcare Disparities
A common thought amongst the panelists during the conversation was the large, underlying presence of race inequality and healthcare disparities- especially with food allergies and asthma.