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Make your health a priority - join us in celebrating National Food Is Medicine Day and learn how food can be used to promote healing!
Celebrate National Food Is Medicine Day on September 14 by enjoying some delicious and nutritious food! This day has been around since the early 2000s to celebrate the healing properties of good food. For centuries, people have used specific foods to boost their health and wellbeing, from ancient Chinese medicine to Ayurvedic remedies. Nowadays, modern science has given us even more evidence that certain foods can help prevent illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. So let's honor this age-old practice and take a moment to appreciate the power of food to heal our bodies!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Food as Medicine Concepts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Medicinal use of food was common in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine practices, emphasizing the healing properties of certain foods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Homeopathic Medicine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Homeopathic medicine gains popularity in the west, promoting natural remedies, include the medicinal use of food, for health issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Holistic Health Approaches</div><div class='timeline-text'>Holistic health approaches become more mainstream, emphasizing the connection between diet and overall health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Food Is Medicine Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Food Is Medicine Day was established to celebrate the medicinal properties and influence of good food on health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Dietary Patterns</div><div class='timeline-text'>Research during the 2010s highlighted the impact of dietary patterns on health outcomes, further cementing the concept of food as medicine.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a meal around nutrition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose simple ingredients that are packed with nutrition, such as lean proteins, leafy greens, whole grains, and healthy fats. Consider the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients each ingredient provides.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Grow your own produce</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a great way to ensure that you're using fresh, nutritious ingredients in your meals. Learn how to start a garden in your yard or on your balcony.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook with friends</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a healthy cooking night. Share recipes, teach each other how to prepare nutritious dishes, and enjoy a meal together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat at a farmers market</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local farmers market and pick up some fresh produce and foods from local vendors. You'll enjoy the freshest food possible while supporting local businesses.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family for a potluck dinner. Ask everyone to bring their favorite healthy dish to share and enjoy the variety of flavors and nutrition packed in each dish.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Food is an integral part of the healing process</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eating a wholesome and balanced diet is one of the key components for promoting health and wellness. Eating the right kinds of foods helps to nourish and energize our bodies, and also gives us the vitamins and minerals we need to maintain optimal physical and mental health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It advocates healthy eating habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Food Is Medicine Day encourages people to take a proactive approach when it comes to their nutritional choices, making conscious decisions about which ingredients they buy, prepare, and eat on a regular basis. This can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates the power of food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Food Is Medicine Day allows people to celebrate all the amazing ways food can nourish our bodies. It's a reminder that food is not just something we should consume fuel our bodies but something we can use as medicine to heal ourselves both physically and emotionally!</p></div></div>
National Food Is Medicine Day is celebrated on September 14 every year. In 2024 National Food Is Medicine Day will occur on a Saturday.
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