HARVEST Lifestyle Hub
General Population Track
- 1. Food as Medicine
- 2. Go for Plant Based
- 3. Quality Eating on a Budget
- 4. Maintain a Healthy Weight
- 5. Move More to Reduce Cancer Risk
- 6. To Supplement or Not to Supplement
- 7. Alcohol and Cancer
- 8. Maintain Changes and Celebrate Success
Personal or Family Cancer History Track
Recipe Bank
Session 1: Food is Medicine
In this session, you will learn how small, sustainable dietary changes can support long-term health while finding approaches that fit their budget, culture, and lifestyle. Topics covered in this session include:
- What is the concept of Food is Medicine
- How food choices influence overall health
- Practical strategies for building healthy eating habits
Ready to learn more? Browse our Topics and Recipe Bank under the menu on the left for additional practical tips to support your health and healthy recipes.
Videos
Food Is Medicine
What is the phrase ‘Food Is Medicine’ and what does it mean? This video introduces how the food you eat have an impact on your physical health.
Length: 2:05
How Diet Connects to Your Health
This video will teach you how foods can have a positive, supportive impact on your physical health.
Length: 4:36
Building a Balanced Plate
This video will teach you the GRACE method for creating healthy, nutritionally balanced meals.
Length: 2:12
Infographic
Food Is Medicine
This voiceover explains what the phrase ‘Food Is Medicine’ means and how you can implement that in practice in your daily life.
Length: 0:46
Food is Medicine Recipes
Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Difficulty Level: Easy
Baked Fruit & Veggie Chips
Difficulty Level: Easy
View our collection of recipes designed to help you put the nutrition principles from this program into practice with simple, delicious meals you can make at home.
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