Going beyond prepared meals in Transition of Care Programs
A recent study found that members receiving food (prepared meals) post-discharge from the hospital experienced fewer readmissions than those not signing up for the program.
Food as Medicine: A Primer
When you think about “food as medicine,” what comes to mind?
If you imagine antioxidant-rich green smoothies or nutrient-packed grain bowls, you’re not wrong. But you’re only hitting the tip of the iceberg—because food as medicine means so much more than a nourishing meal choice here and there.
Meal programs for maternal health
Gestational diabetes impacts over 300,000 pregnancies in the US each year. If expectant parents act quickly to change their diet during pregnancy, they can combat gestational diabetes and dramatically reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
We designed RxDiet to make that change simple and affordable.
A history of food as medicine
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The ancient Greeks ate onion for its curative qualities, traditional Chinese healers prescribed garlic for respiratory and digestive ailments, and the indigenous Aztec people drank cocoa to cure fatigue.
While many ancient remedies have been debunked by modern medicine, numerous studies have found plant-based and anti-inflammatory diets beneficial in preventing and reversing chronic disease.